Innovation Productivity, 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 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.

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R&D Operations

Multi-Family R&D Operations

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc., a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for an Innovation Productivity, Manager
, located in Cincinnati Ohio
. Ethicon, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, has made significant contributions to surgery for more than 60 years from creating the first sutures, to revolutionizing surgery with minimally invasive procedures. Our continuing dedication to Shape the Future of Surgery is built on our commitment to help address the world's most pressing health care issues and improve and save more lives.

Through Ethicon's surgical technologies and solutions including sutures, staplers, energy devices, trocars and hemostats and our commitment to treat serious medical conditions like obesity and cancer worldwide, we deliver innovation to make a life-changing impact. For more information, visit  Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. was created more than 30 years ago in Cincinnati, Ohio, developing innovative devices that have driven the shift from open to minimally invasive surgery that continues to lead the industry today.

Our diverse team of engineers, designers, and technical specialists are on the forefront of technology in the medical device industry.

The Innovation Productivity Manager will support the execution of strategic initiatives that enhance R&D efficiency and accelerate innovation. 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 6+ 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.

• Experience leading and implementing AI solutions within R&D and/or Med Tech.
• 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.

• This position requires up to 20% travel.

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.

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