Vice President Biosurgery R&D

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Raritan, NJ

14d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly innovative and collaborative VP of Biosurgery R&D in Raritan, NJ to support our ~$2B business and drive the Standard of Care in intra-op and post-op surgical complications in the areas of bleeding and leak management. This role will be responsible for leading the development and execution of a compelling solution vision and roadmap for the Biosurgery R&D organization based on a deep understanding of market requirements, competitive analysis (both business and technical), pricing and positioning. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record navigating complex matrix organizations and a history of building and leading successful teams of engineers through design, development, testing and launch of innovative product and solution outcomes. About MedTech Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech About Surgery Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Requirements

Advanced degree (MS) in Science/Engineering (i.e. Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering), or related technical field.
Minimum of 15 years experience in Research & Development in a highly regulated industry
Significant experience with acquisitions and integrations
Experience Leading Leaders where role is to empower, coach and support
Good public speaking/external and internal navigation
Track record of success in shaping the R&D pipeline for the future
Demonstrated skill in developing strategy that supports organizational and business growth goals and in relationship with other businesses (Innovative Medicines)
Well-developed business acumen—strong understanding of financial and business implications of R&D strategy, experience in leveraging this knowledge in positioning innovation to create significant, sustained enterprise value
Experience and/or working knowledge of the science and technologies necessary to support and drive innovation, uses depth to challenge teams, push innovation further
Track record of building strong collaborative relationships, both externally (academic) and with internal functions (commercial leaders, marketing, development) to ensure pipeline is grounded in reality
Experience with intellectual property, licensing, and technology transfers preferred
Proven track record in making effective decisions to maximize investment payoffs that drive value for the business
Effective in navigating a highly matrixed organization with ability to leverage relationships and influences key decision-makers and business leads
Dynamic change leader who can engage others in his/her vision to ensure internal and external adoption of disruptive technologies and product platforms to advance healthcare technology and deliver new advances to market.

Nice To Haves

PhD. is preferred.
Class II Medical Devices experience required; Class III Medical Device/PMA Experience Preferred
International and Domestic Travel

Responsibilities

Define strategy and shape pipeline priorities in context with the overall MedTech Surgery strategy across all stages of development, from early innovation to commercialization in order to create sustained business value for the Biosurgery business
Be a strategic member of the Biosurgery Operating Committee working directly with the President and cross functional leaders to provide technical inputs to priority programs and align resources and ensure execution
Develop new technical capability strategy and secure investment to ensure future success
External innovation: Lead the technical assessment external assets, ensure technical diligence and successful acquisition/integration
Build customer insight generation throughout the organization to be responsive to customer needs to create sustained value
Prioritize opportunities across product lines
Work cross functionally to deliver innovation and execute projects to the marketplace
Select, accelerate, and develop talent within the organization both to continue to develop succession within the organization and to export talent to other areas of J&J
Create partnership with internal stakeholders (different cross-functional areas) to manage risks, resources, and trade-offs, to deliver business goals
Drive the relationship with external partners (clinical community, global surgeon community, academic institutions, customers, suppliers, start-ups) to discover unmet needs and implement programs to address opportunities
Serve as a role model for his/her team and other executives, demonstrating the right values at J&J as a transparent, accountable, dedicated, knowledgeable leader who can successfully manage through ambiguity, embraces iteration and failing fast, and gets impactful work done.
Hire, lead and develop a world-class engineering team with deep scientific experts who are changing the future for surgery.
Member of the MT Surgery R&D Leadership team and Biosurgery Operating Committee.

Benefits

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
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
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year