Senior Manager, Upstream Marketing, Enabling Tech

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 jnj.comAs guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.Job Function: MarketingJob Sub Function: Strategic MarketingJob Category:ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaJob Description:We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Manager, Upstream Marketing, Enabling Technology to join our DePuy Synthes Navigation Platform team ideally located in Raynham, MA, or Boston, MA, however Warsaw, IN, West Chester, PA, and Palm Beach Gardens, FL may be considered.Why join usShape the strategy for a high‑visibility platform that will orchestrate the future of enabling technology in the operating room for VELYS Enabling Technology Work at the intersection of clinical needs, transformational technologies and commercial execution during a major technology growth phasePurpose:The Senior Manager, Upstream Marketing — Navigation will serve as the key strategic leader within the Velys Enabling Technologies platform for the Velys Hub, orchestrating the strategic roadmap, capability expansion and commercialization of across technologies. Reporting to the Navigation Platform Leader, this individual will serve to integrate the needs of the business across technologies to ensure the hub meets the needs of the enabling technology roadmap. You will be responsible for:Define product vision, value proposition, and go-to-market strategy, supported by robust market research, customer intelligence, and competitive analysisDevelop compelling business cases including market sizing, financial modeling, and business valuations to drive investment decisionsTranslate clinical workflows, hospital IT/cybersecurity needs, and regulatory constraints into clear messaging, purchasing guides, and training materials.Define customer requirements and messaging for connectivity, interoperability, and device provisioning; support hospital network approval processes.Create evidence and outcomes positioning: define evidence needs, support clinical and real‑world data initiatives, and align messaging with regulatory claims.Lead cross‑functional launch readiness with Regulatory, R&D, IT/Cybersecurity, Clinical, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams.Drive external stakeholder engagement (KOLs, CIOs/CMIOs, procurement, partners) to validate direction and accelerate adoption.Own competitive intelligence and ecosystem mapping to inform product and market priorities.Measure and optimize post‑launch adoption using field feedback, usage metrics, and clinical outcomes.Qualifications / Requirements:Required Skills:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Marketing or Computer Science a related field10+ years in marketing, product strategy, or commercial roles supporting regulated medical devices or connected hardware platforms. Or 5+ years with advanced degree such as MBA or PhD.Experience in the medical device or medical technology industryStrong commercial skills: market sizing, pricing, financial modeling, and business storytelling.Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed organizationStrong analytical skills with experience in data-driven decision making and financial analysisProven ability to develop and execute go-to-market strategiesPreferred Skills:MBA or advanced degree strongly preferredExperience in capital equipment, OR Integration equipment, integration services, or other adjacent applicable segmentExperience with platform OS decisions, OTA update strategies, and device lifecycle management.Familiarity with medical device regulatory frameworks, connectivity standards, hospital IT workflows, and cybersecurity documentation.Background spanning R&D, Marketing, and/or Sales within medical devicesDemonstrated abilities: Brand Marketing, Business Alignment, Business Storytelling, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making, Digital Strategy, Execution Focus, Financial Analysis, Go-to-Market Strategies, Problem Solving, Product Development Lifecycle, Program Management, Strategic ThinkingAbout OrthopaedicsFueled 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.Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. 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. Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center (View email address on click.appcast.io) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.#LI-MK2Required Skills:Preferred Skills:Brand Marketing, Brand Positioning Strategy, Business Alignment, Business Storytelling, Business Valuations, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making, Digital Strategy, Execution Focus, Financial Analysis, Go-to-Market Strategies, Industry Analysis, Market Research, Negotiation, Organizing, Problem Solving, Product Development Lifecycle, Product Portfolio Management, Product Strategies, Program Management, Strategic Thinking, Tactical Planning, Technical CredibilityThe anticipated base pay range for this position is :$122,000.00 - $212,750.00Additional Description for Pay Transparency:Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:Vacation –120 hours per calendar yearSick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar yearHoliday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar yearWork, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar yearParental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a childBereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar yearCaregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 daysVolunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar yearMilitary Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar yearFor additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America; West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America; Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America; Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America; Warsaw, Indiana, United States of AmericaType: Full time