Head of Clinical Engineering, Robotics and Digital Solutions

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Santa Clara, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Head of Clinical Engineering, Robotics and Digital Solutions Robotics and Digital solutions (RAD) group, part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech family of companies, is recruiting for a Head of Clinical Engineering. This position is located in Santa Clara, CA. What We Do: At J&J Robotics we're changing the trajectory of health for humanity, using robotics to enhance healthcare providers' abilities and improve patients' diagnoses, treatments, and recovery times. J&J Robotics was established in 2020 with the integration of Auris Health, Verb Surgical, C-SATS, and Ethicon. It comprises three key med-tech platforms: Flexible Robotics (MONARCH®), Surgical Robotics (OTTAVA™), and Digital Solutions. Join our collaborative, rapidly growing teams in the San Francisco Bay Area, Cincinnati, and Seattle. You'll collaborate on breakthrough medical technologies that unite multiple subject areas to build a connected digital ecosystem that advances medical professionals' skills and improves patient outcomes. Who We Are: Within RAD R&D we are a team of clinical, electrical, firmware, human factors, industrial design, mechanical, mechatronics, robotic controls, systems, software and UI/UX engineers and technical members who are passionate about improving patient care. The team includes a wide range of experience levels from junior engineers to industry experts. We follow an iterative, collaborative approach to product development, working across clinical, instrument, accessories, and system teams. We prioritize autonomy, foster a culture of learning, and value diversity of thought and background. Our environment is inclusive, supportive, and driven by a shared commitment to innovation and excellence in healthcare. You: As a leader in our team, you will join us in our journey to design and deliver some of the most advanced medical robotic systems in the world. You will work closely with multi-functional teams to influence technical strategies, guide the development process, and deliver tangible results. This role offers significant leadership responsibility, growth opportunities, and the chance to have a significant impact on global healthcare.

Requirements

Hold a degree in engineering (e.g. Biomedical/Bioengineering, Mechanical, Electrical) is required.
Minimum of 10 years of clinical/technical experience in MedTech, with at least 5 years in leadership role managing teams is required.
Expertise in requirements definition, clinical risk management and design validation strategies for sophisticated medical devices is required.
Extensive knowledge of surgery, surgical procedures, and the OR environment is required.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multi-functional teams, clinicians, and external partners is required.
Have the ability to travel up to 15% of the time is required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MS, PhD, MD or equiv) is preferred.
Solid understanding of relevant regulations and standards for medical devices and robotic surgery platforms, including FDA regulations and guidance, and IEC and ISO standards is preferred.
Demonstrated success building high-performing, customer-facing technical/clinical teams and establishing scalable processes across multi-program environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

Build and manage a high-performing clinical engineering team across all RAD programs.
Establish clear performance standards and career paths; develop onboarding and training for technical and clinical excellence.
Manage resource allocation and departmental budgets across multiple projects, aligning with strategic priorities.
Develop and optimize processes that enhance efficiency, strengthen collaboration with R&D, and improve program outcomes
Shape product strategies and roadmaps by ensuring clinical insights inform design decisions and are communicated effectively to leadership.
Collaborate with physicians and industry experts to discover unmet clinical needs, establish customer requirements and provide clinical guidance to engineering design requirements.
Provide clinical and technical expertise and guidance throughout the design, development, and testing phases of products’ lifecycles.
Set the vision for risk management and design validation, ensuring alignment with global regulatory standards and patient safety objectives.