Innovation Productivity Sr. Manager

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

Job Function:

R&D Operations

Job Sub Function:

Multi-Family R&D Operations

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America, Irving, Texas, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

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

We are searching for the best talent to join our Surgery R&D process team as an Innovation Productivity Sr. Manager to support the execution of strategic initiatives that enhance R&D efficiency and accelerate innovation. This position can be located in Raritan, NJ, Cincinnati, OH, and Irving, TX.

Purpose: This role will focus on analyzing workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing process improvements through advanced technologies and data-driven insights. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver with a passion for operational excellence and innovation.

In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess current R&D processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Support the implementation of productivity-enhancing initiatives across product development and lifecycle maintenance.
• Apply data analytics and AI tools to uncover insights and drive decision-making.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.
• Document and share best practices across teams to foster innovation and operational excellence.
• Track performance metrics and report progress to leadership.

Education and Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8+ years of experience in process improvement, project management, and R&D operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in matrixed organizations and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with digital tools and emerging technologies for process optimization.

Preferred Skills & Experiences:

• Experience leading and implementing AI solutions within R&D and/or MedTech
• Familiarity with design control principles.
• Understanding of surgical procedures, surgical device design, and the regulatory/quality system landscape.
• Experience designing, developing, or launching products in an FDA-regulated environment.

Other:

• This position can be based This position can be located in Raritan, NJ, Cincinnati, OH, and Irving, TX.
• This position requires up to 20% (Domestic/International) travel

The anticipated base pay range for this position is ($174,500) to ($235,000)

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/ performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. 

Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs such as health insurance, savings plan, pension plan, disability plan, vacation pay, sick time, holiday pay, and work, personal and family time off in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Additional information can be found through the link below. 

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. 

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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.

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