At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com **Job Function:** R&D Product Development **Job Sub** **Function:** Multi-Family R&D Product Development **Job Category:** People Leader **All Job Posting Locations:** Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America **Job Description:** 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 **Key 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. **Qualifications** **Education:** + Advanced degree (MS) in Science/Engineering (i.e. Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering), or related technical field. PhD. is preferred. **Experience and Skills:** **Required:** + 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. + International and Domestic Travel **Preferred:** + Class II Medical Devices experience required; Class III Medical Device/PMA Experience Preferred For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com .] Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource **Required Skills:** **Preferred Skills:** Creating Purpose, Developing Others, Developing Partnerships, Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Leadership, Process Optimization, Product Development, Product Development Lifecycle, Product Portfolio Management, Research and Development, Research Ethics, SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Change, Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Versatility **The anticipated base pay range for this position is :** $218,000.00 - $401,350.00 Additional Description for Pay Transparency: 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. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off 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 period10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below. Co-Ops and Intern Positions: Please use the following language: Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension). Positions Represented by CBA: Please use the following language: This position is eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off, as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. The following link to general company benefits information MUST also be included in the posting: Please use the following language: For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits