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Raynham, MA, US

Senior Specialist, Medical Technology (Hardware/Software)-5476121214

Description

DePuy Synthes Companies of Johnson & Johnson is the largest, most innovative and comprehensive orthopaedic and neurological business in the world. DePuy Synthes Companies will offer an unparalleled breadth and depth of products, services and programs in the areas of joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, neurological, craniomaxillofacial, power tools and biomaterials. Building on the legacy and strengths of two great companies, we are creating one organization that will be agile and better equipped in today's evolving health care environment. With a focus on activating insights to develop innovative, comprehensive solutions, we are inspired to advance patient care in greater ways than either company could accomplish on its own.

DePuy Synthes Spine is the Spine business offering a comprehensive portfolio of spinal care solutions for the treatment of the most simple to the most complex spine disorders using traditional and minimally invasive techniques.

The Specialist will report to the Director of New Technologies. In this newly created position, the candidate will provide technical direction and leadership to exploratory, discovery, evaluation and early stage product development. The candidate will exercise independent judgment in evaluating eternally generated innovative surgical techniques/technologies, medical systems, instruments and implants; create methods and assessment criteria related to the new procedure and product objectives. Provides technical expertise to project teams from charter to launch for highly complex products; demonstrates the ability to support complex, multi-disciplinary technical projects; and develops corresponding patent strategies. Works with in-house teams, cross J&J teams, and external collaborators including companies and consultants to align technical project strategies with the regulatory, preclinical, and clinical strategies for complex products to meet business objectives.

The New Technology Specialist will work with leaders to develop and execute strategies to identify, assess, and pursue external new technology opportunities. Translates unmet customer and market needs to identify potential new technology opportunities. This position works closely with Business development to develop business cases for opportunities, including leading the vetting and validation of technology related ideas and opportunities. Candidate delivers oral and written presentations to management boards to gain approval of new opportunities. Plans and conducts significant projects with technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating millstones and seamless transfer of projects to new product development teams.

Candidate is expected to contribute to inventions, new technologies or techniques, which are materially significant in the solution of important clinical problems. S/he will be an effective champion for the platform with the experience to identify technologies for key growth areas. This position will have a strong cross functional collaboration with Strategic Marketing, Market Insights, Regulatory, Quality, Clinical, Operations and others at appropriate points in the Concept Development process. This position leverages capabilities within DePuy Synthes (Biomaterials, Office of Sci & Tech, ITF, etc) and throughout J&J in bringing novel concepts to maturity and leverage J&J resources and knowledgebase to identify internal and key external technologies and potential partners.

This position collaborates with other New Technology teams in the US and Overseas in the creation of novel concepts and the disruptive redirection of existing technologies. Understand technological advancements, environmental changes, reimbursement, key competitor's offerings and pricing and provide analysis on technological feasibility, I/P landscape, risk assessment, and sales and market considerations. Maintains a constant Global focus and consideration in all team initiatives, and is informed on Regional trends and VOC inputs. Candidate promotes the highest standards of work ethic, professionalism, and Credo based performance.

Qualifications


A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related scientific or engineering field is required. MBA is preferred. A minimum of ten years of working experience is required. A minimum of five years of experience in leadership or management roles is desired. A minimum of five years of hands on computer experience is required, preferably in programming and architecture design for variety of software applications in the medical field. Experience with medical software/hardware systems in related to imaging, navigation, preoperative planning, computer aided surgery, sensors, data collection, and outcome measurement is preferred. Experienced and energetic person with a proven track record of accomplishments in innovation and product development setting is required. Creative, and innovating thinking and the ability to gather extensive amounts of information and synthesize them in concise meaningful recommendations that has the potential to impact the future direction of the company. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions and expertise in building and maintaining relationships with internal / external stakeholders is required. Excellent negotiation skills, as well as verbal and written communication skills are required. Understanding of non-functional requirements for commercial software products and services in the areas of system performance, scalability, security, compliance, usability, ease of implementation, and supportability is preferred. Strength in Strategic and Creative thinking, adjacent technology experience, and patent production is a plus. Previous experience with product development up to commercial launch is required. Proven inventiveness, experience generating meaningful novel ideas or patents, and demonstrated ability to make connections within adjacent technologies is preferred. Familiarity with the CE/FDA regulated environment, approval process and pathways (510K, IDE, PMA, etc) is desired. This position is based in Raynham, MA and may require travel up to 25%.

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Primary Location:North America-United States-Massachusetts-Raynham
Organization: Depuy Spine Inc. (6145)
Travel:Yes, 25% of the time