Senior Director, Technology Leader Surgery RAD Polyphonic

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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 Med Tech, 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

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Job Function:
Technology Product & Platform Management

Job Sub     Function:
Technical Product Management

Job Category:
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices is transforming to a digital-first Med Tech business. With great innovation, market opportunities, and an audacious strategic intent, we are combining robotic assisted surgery platforms, connected devices, surgical instrumentation, advanced imaging, enhanced surgical visualization, surgical efficiency solutions, and OR workflow integration for the next generation Med Tech platform. As a result, we will also create new surgical insights, drive supply chain innovation, leverage cloud infrastructure, integrate cyber security, interface with hospital EMRs, and elevate our patient pathway franchise digital solutions.

Polyphonic is the open ecosystem for surgery that enables surgeons to leverage clinical and operational efficiencies through streamlined workflow and actionable data and analysis. The Technology leader Polyphonic is a strategic IT executive responsible for driving the vision, development, and execution of advanced digital solutions for the operating room and healthcare environments. This role centers on building and leading high-performing IT teams, overseeing the technical infrastructure, and ensuring the seamless integration of digital tools and platforms that support clinical workflows and patient care.

Major

Duties & Responsibilities
Develop and implement IT strategies that align with the organization's goals for digitalization of healthcare and enhanced experiences in the operating room.

Oversee the design, deployment, and management of secure, scalable IT systems, including cloud infrastructure, data analytics platforms, and medical device integration.

Lead the selection and implementation of healthcare IT solutions that improve workflow efficiency, data interoperability, and user experience for clinical staff.

Ensure adherence to healthcare IT regulations, cybersecurity standards, and best practices in data privacy (e.g., GDPR, ISO 13485, MDR).

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to assess needs, prioritize IT projects, and deliver innovative technology solutions.

Prom  ote a culture of agile development, continuous improvement, and technical excellence across IT teams.

Evaluate emerging technologies and trends relevant to healthcare IT, championing the adoption of future-ready solutions that drive organizational impact.

Represent the IT function in board meetings, vendor negotiations, and industry forums.

Other Duties
Contribution to broader J&J Technology & J&J Med Tech Technology strategies.
Contribution to the progression of DE&I and talent agendas for J&J Technology & J&J Med Tech Technology organizations.
Support Business Development & Innovation Partnership - assess strategic fit of partners and technology
Change management across J&J Med Tech and JJT related to our Digital Transformation and High Performing Team model.

Required

Minimum Education :
Master's Degree or equivalent through experience
Required Years of Related

Experience:

15 Years
Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

:

· Deep understanding of the digital transformation landscape, including AI/ML, robotics, cloud computing, data security, and digital health ecosystems.

· Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., MDR, FDA, GDPR) and standards relevant to medical…