Product Manager Software, Johnson & Johnson MedTech Surgery, Global Strategic Marketing, Advanc[...]

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Job Function Marketing Job Sub Function Strategic Marketing Job Category Professional All Job Posting Locations Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America Job Description Johnson & Johnson MedTech Surgery is currently recruiting for a Product Manager, Global Strategic Marketing (GSM), Advanced Energy Capital Strategy and Innovation, to be based in Cincinnati, OH. Surgery, part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, has made significant contributions to surgery for more than 100 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 Surgery’s surgical technologies and solutions including sutures, staplers, energy devices, trocars and hemostats and our commitment to treat serious medical conditions like obesity worldwide, we deliver innovation to make a life-changing impact. For more information, visit The Product Manager, Global Strategic Marketing, Advanced Energy Capital Strategy and Innovation will lead the end-to-end Software (SW) roadmap for our capital systems and instruments across funded and/or pre-charter projects, supporting SW needs through all phases of the new product development stage-gates and launch excellence including market research, building the business case, managing regional relationships, working with R&D and cross functional partners to lead achievement of milestones, and recommending go / no go decisions at key milestones. The person will be part of the Global Strategic Marketing team and work closely with our R&D team, as well as the Polyphonic team and other cross-functional partners such as our Service Solutions team, to ensure we continue to evolve and enhance our capital and instrument offerings. This critical role requires a seasoned Product Manager with a proven track record of managing SW roadmaps and offerings for MedTech products, ideally on a global scale, and an individual who is capable of driving execution across the organization. Responsibilities Develop and execute the SW Roadmap for the recently launched DUALTO Energy System including: Identifying and prioritizing features to add in future SW releases Map out ideal timing for the future releases Managing the GUI translation into 22 languages coordination and implementation Constantly prioritizing urgent needs with more strategic capability adds Develop and execute the SW Roadmap for our Advanced Energy instruments Work closely with R&D to explore algorithm opportunities Usability feedback and improvement opportunities Include these improvements in future SW releases as part of a comprehensive launch plan Collaborate with global strategic marketing, R&D, service, digital, regional sales, Marketing Management and marketing teams, to deliver a seamless go-to-market execution and on-going install base product support. Manage dependencies, risks, budget, and timelines to achieve on-time, high-quality launch outcomes. Drive operational excellence, ensuring readiness across all aspects of the launch process, from product delivery to service enablement, initial go live feedback and disseminate to appropriate areas for improvement or feature enhancements. Support cross-functional teams to ensure all aspects of the launch are coordinated and executed effectively, including marketing, sales, operations, and customer support. Monitor and report on SW development progress, providing regular updates to senior leadership and stakeholders, and adjusting plans as necessary to address any issues or changes in the market. Implement and oversee post-launch activities, including performance tracking, customer feedback collection, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product adoption and satisfaction. Drive innovation and continuous improvement in launch processes, leveraging data and insights to identify opportunities for efficiency and effectiveness enhancements. Lead VoC and customer (clinical and non-clinical stakeholders) validation efforts to ensure product features and functionality meet and/or exceed customer expectations. Support and collaborate on key user interaction / touch points / Graphical User Interfaces across the Advanced Energy projects and ensuring relevant learnings are connected back to the continued development of the DUALTO Energy System. Support our Service Solutions group with the development of SW features that improve our service offerings for our capital systems. Collaborate as needed with Front End Team and associated cross functional partners (R&D, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Human Factors, Pre-clinical, Clinical, and Medical (PCM), Business Development, etc.). Own and drive strong connection of strategic research and VoC to communication leads across Surgery as well as the broader J&J MedTech organization including Polyphonic and Service Solutions. Staying abreast of competitive and market trends and supporting competitive scenario analysis to help the team with offensive and defensive marketing strategies. Job Qualifications A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required; MBA or advanced degree preferred A minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in digital/software product management experience in Consumer Tech, High Tech, MedTech, or Cloud Platforms Experience in product delivery following agile software development methods and prior experience taking at least one or more products from concept to launch Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical team members MedTech or devices industry knowledge background required Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills required Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies preferred R&D or other technical experience is preferred A minimum of 2 years working with Development Partners in a product development environment is strongly preferred Knowledge of the OR environment, procedures, and clinical teams preferred Experience in MedTech Capital marketing is preferred Outstanding data analytics skills and ability to understand technically complex concepts coupled with strategic thinking Commercially savvy with knowledge of cross-functional processes in R&D, Quality, Supply Chain preferred Strong ability to collaborate across boundaries (e.g., with other J&J companies and regions) Salary Range: US: $102,000 - $177,100 This position will be based in Cincinnati, OH and require up to 25% travel, including domestic and internationally. The Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies 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, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Johnson & 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 contact us via or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. Required Skills Industry Trend Analysis Key Messaging Marketing Metrics Marketing Strategies Streamline Workflow 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 Problem Solving Process Improvements Product Development Lifecycle Product Improvements Product Portfolio Management Product Strategies Strategic Thinking Tactical Planning Technical Credibility Benefits Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick 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 year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –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; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year 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 Additional information can be found through the link below: Co-Ops and Intern Positions: Please use the following language: Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year. Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension). Positions Represented by CBA: Please use the following language: This position is 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jnjmedtech