Medical Director, OTTAVA

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Johnson & Johnson, health is everything. The company's strength in healthcare innovation aims to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, with smarter, less invasive treatments and personal solutions. Through expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, Johnson & Johnson is positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions to deliver future breakthroughs and profoundly impact health for humanity. Guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to its employees, providing an inclusive work environment that respects diversity and dignity. Johnson & Johnson MedTech is inventing the future of robotic surgery with OTTAVA, creating next-generation robotic systems, surgical instruments, and digital technologies. This role is for a Director of Medical Affairs - OTTAVA, providing medical and scientific leadership for a next-generation surgical robotic platform, specifically focusing on Instruments and Accessories. It is ideal for a physician with prior surgical practice experience motivated to translate innovative robotic technologies into safe, effective, and meaningful clinical use. The Director will lead managers and senior medical professionals in a matrixed, cross-functional environment, oversee medical strategy and evidence generation, and serve as a credible clinical partner to surgeons, researchers, and internal stakeholders. Experience with robotic-assisted surgery is strongly preferred. The position is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and requires moderate domestic travel.

Requirements

MD, DO, or international equivalent physician degree is required.
Prior clinical practice experience as a surgeon is required.
Strong scientific and clinical acumen with experience translating evidence into clinical and strategic insights is required.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential.
Ability and willingness to be in based Cincinnati, Ohio is required.
Ability and willingness to travel up 15-20%, primarily domestic, is required.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in Medical Affairs leadership, preferably within medical devices, surgical technology, or related healthcare fields is highly preferred.
Hands-on or collaborative experience with robotic-assisted surgery is extremely beneficial.
Experience supporting or developing surgical instruments and accessories is preferred.
Prior involvement in clinical research, publications, or medical education programs is an asset.
Experience working at the intersection of clinical practice, engineering, and product development is an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of Medical Affairs strategy for surgical robotic Instruments and Accessories across the product lifecycle.
Identify unmet clinical needs and determine appropriate scientific and clinical evidence strategies to address them.
Provide expert medical judgment to inform product development, clinical strategies, risk assessment, and decision‑making.
Collaborate in clinical evidence generation efforts, including study design, real‑world evidence, and post‑market clinical activities.
Guide scientific communications, peer‑reviewed publications, congress activities, and medical education initiatives.
Ensure that data and messaging are scientifically rigorous, clinically relevant, and compliant with applicable regulations.
Build and maintain strong relationships with surgeons, key opinion leaders, academic institutions, and other external stakeholders.
Gather and synthesize medical insights from clinical partners to inform medical strategy, product development, and innovation priorities.
Serve as a trusted scientific peer in external engagements related to surgical robotics and instrumentation.
Design and support novel approaches to address real-world surgical workflows, procedural complexity, and technical challenges associated with robotic surgery.
Partner with R&D, engineering, and design teams to ensure instruments and accessories align with clinical practice and surgeon needs.
Foster a culture of coaching, accountability, and continuous development.
Conduct meaningful career development conversations and provide regular, high‑quality feedback.
Contribute to a high‑performing team capable of delivering sustained scientific value.
Manage performance objectives, compliance activities, and resource planning.
Implement workforce planning and succession strategies to support current and future business needs.
Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with regulatory, compliance, and ethical standards.

Benefits

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
Support for the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career, and life journey