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Job Function: R&D Operations
Job Sub Function: Multi-Family R&D Operations
Job Category:People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:Houston, Texas, United States of America, Santa Clara, California, United States of America
Job Description: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.
We are searching for the best talent for Operations Excellence Leader, Polyphonic (Sr. Manager). This preferred location is Santa Clara, CA. Remote work may be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is a pre-identified candidate for consideration, however, all applicants will be considered
Johnson & Johnson MedTech Polyphonic (JJMTP) is recruiting for a Global Software Engineering Excellence Leader. This individual will be responsible for championing best practices in software engineering across our organization. This role is essential for driving continuous improvement in our development processes, enhancing team skills, and ensuring that our engineering standards align with industry-leading practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong process redesign background, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for fostering a culture of excellence in software engineering.
The JJMTP vision is to build a future where medical intervention is more planned, less invasive, and more personalized. Our organization is passionate about crafting the future of Digital Surgery by developing digital, software-based solutions for hospitals, clinicians, and patients. These solutions, when integrated with J&J MedTech robotics and broad portfolio of medical devices, are intended to deliver a comprehensive Digital Surgery experience for clinical customers and the patients they serve.
Are you flexible, self-motivated, curious, and passionate about revolutionizing the future of Digital Surgery?
Key Responsibilities:
- Best Practices Development: Define, implement, and promote best practices and standards in software engineering
- Process Optimization: Evaluate and enhance existing software engineering processes to maximize productivity, minimize waste, and streamline workflows. Partner with key stakeholders internally to ensure smooth functioning of outsourced resource management processes for MedTech Digital
- Training & Mentorship: Develop and lead training programs, workshops, and mentoring sessions aimed at enhancing the skills and capabilities of engineering teams.
- Quality Assurance / Performance Management: Shape, track, manage the top level critical metrics (Key Performance Indicators) and goals and achievements (Objectives Key Results) to drive performance across the organization and lead initiatives to continuously improve product quality and development efficiency.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Quality Assurance, and Operations, to ensure that engineering practices support business objectives.
- Vendor contract management - work closely with vendors on staff augmentation and ensure performance is monitored against contracts. Build and run mechanisms to ensure high performing talent provided by the vendors
- Innovation & Tools: Stay abreast of the latest industry trends and tools, advocating for the adoption of modern technologies and practices that drive engineering excellence. Implement process and systems for effective time tracking on software development to ensure financials are recorded appropriately.
- Feedback Loop: Create a system for gathering feedback on engineering processes and practices, actively listening to team members to foster a culture of open communication and improvement.
- Global Project Management: Own and lead project management on operations & data related projects
- Manage the coordination and logistics for upskilling and driving Digital awareness and knowledge across J&J MedTech.
- Define, build and implement key operating mechanisms that's needed for operations of MedTech Digital organization.
- Represent the global JJMTD team as required.
- Operations support across JJMTD.
QualificationsRequired:- Minimum Bachelor's degree (Software Engineering, Biotechnology or other related subject area).
- 10+ years of experience in the software industry.
- 8+ years of experience in leadership roles managing both employees and contractors.
- Experience in leading software solutions delivery with internal and outsourced resources.
- Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and presentation abilities, with comfort presenting to all management levels within an organization.
- Significant experience developing, tracking, and managing key metrics to deliver business and financial targets.
- Experience working in and successfully navigating complex and matrixed organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical team members.
- Strategic attitude with ability to execute/implement tactical details.
Preferred: - Advanced Degree.
- Six Sigma Process Excellence certification.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- People development and management.
Other:- This role will be based out of Santa Clara, CA. and may require up to 20% travel (International and Domestic)
- Remote work may be considered on a case-by-case basis
- There is a pre-identified candidate for consideration, however, all applicants will be considered
- The anticipated base pay for this role is $137,000 to $235,750
- If based out of the Bay Area, CA. the anticipated base pay is $157,000 to $271,400
Do you want to be part of a diverse team delivering innovative products to market? Apply today!
At Johnson & Johnson, we're on a mission to change the trajectory of health for humanity. That starts by creating the world's healthiest workforce. Through cutting-edge programs and policies, we empower the physical, mental, emotional, and financial health of our employees and the ones they love.
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 Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Required Skills: Preferred Skills:Analytical Reasoning, Clinical Trials Operations, Data Management and Informatics, Developing Others, Ethical and Participant Safety Considerations, Inclusive Leadership, Laboratory Operations, Leadership, Process Improvements, Project Schedule, Research and Development, Research Documents, Risk Management, Safety-Oriented, Team Management, Technical Credibility, Use of Laboratory Equipment
