[Hiring] Surgical Innovation Manager @Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Role 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 Orthopaedics? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Orthopaedics teams help keep more than 6 million people moving each year while delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems. Our teams build solutions for joint reconstruction; trauma and craniomaxillofacial; sports, extremities, and elective foot and ankle; spine; and robotics and digital surgery.

The Surgical Innovation Manager is a commercial leadership role accountable for owning the strategy, planning, coordination, and execution of priority Sports Surgical innovation initiatives across an assigned geography. This leader will set direction, establish clear priorities, and mobilize Sales, Marketing, Commercial Education, Professional Education, Strategic Accounts, and enabling functions to deliver compliant growth, competitive conversions, successful product launches, and sustained portfolio adoption.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and own the regional commercial strategy and operating plan for Sports Surgical innovation priorities.
• Coordinate and align Area Vice Presidents, Regional Managers, distributors, Marketing, Commercial Education, Professional Education, Strategic Accounts, Finance, Supply Chain, and other partners around a unified execution plan.
• Own launch readiness and execution for new products and strategic programs.
• Lead high-value evaluations and competitive conversions by establishing account strategies.
• Set priorities and make informed business recommendations using market intelligence.
• Own portfolio growth plans across soft-tissue implants and disposables.
• Lead the development and implementation of sales education in partnership with Commercial Education.
• Establish governance and accountability mechanisms.
• Influence and lead across functions by building a strong internal network.
• Engage customers and key opinion leaders to gather actionable insights.
• Build strategic partnerships with Academic Medical Centers and professional societies.
• Develop and communicate field strategies for professional education and society meetings.
• Provide visible leadership during critical field challenges.
• Model a culture of ownership, accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required (BA/BS).
• A Masters degree (MA/MS/MBA) is highly preferred.
• A valid driver’s license in one of the fifty United States is required.
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in medical device, orthopaedics, Sports Surgical sales, marketing, commercial strategy, or a related field is required.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional commercial initiatives from strategy through execution.
• Proven ability to own business plans, establish priorities, and make sound decisions.
• Demonstrated experience leading product launches, customer evaluations, and competitive conversions.
• Strong strategic and financial acumen.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior commercial leaders.
• Executive-level written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership presence and sound judgment.
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset and ability to identify opportunities for revenue growth.
• Ability to operate autonomously while maintaining appropriate governance.
• Expertise in Sports Surgical products and consultative selling methodologies is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of healthcare compliance and regulatory policies.
• Documented successful commercial performance.
• Candidates must be located within 90 minutes of an airport within the assigned geography and be able to travel 50–75% within the United States.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal influence and market knowledge.
• Experience in business development and customer centricity.
• Proficiency in presentation design and process improvements.
• Revenue management and solutions selling skills.
• Stakeholder engagement and strategic sales planning capabilities.
• Technical credibility and vendor selection experience.

Benefits

• Base pay range: $116,000.00 - $186,300.00.
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan and savings plan (401(k)).
• Eligible for the Company’s long-term incentive program.
• Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year.
• Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year.
• Holiday pay: 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.
• Caregiver Leave: 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period.
• Volunteer Leave: 32 hours per calendar year.
• Military Spouse Time-Off: 80 hours per calendar year.