Head of Clinical Engineering, Robotics and Digital Solutions

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 https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Enterprise Management

Job Sub Function:

R&D Management

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Head of Clinical Engineering, Robotics and Digital Solutions

Robotics and Digital solutions (RAD) group, part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech family of companies, is recruiting for a Head of Clinical Engineering. This position is located in Santa Clara, CA.

What We Do:

At J&J Robotics we're changing the trajectory of health for humanity, using robotics to enhance healthcare providers' abilities and improve patients' diagnoses, treatments, and recovery times. J&J Robotics was established in 2020 with the integration of Auris Health, Verb Surgical, C-SATS, and Ethicon. It comprises three key med-tech platforms: Flexible Robotics (MONARCH®), Surgical Robotics (OTTAVA™), and Digital Solutions. Join our collaborative, rapidly growing teams in the San Francisco Bay Area, Cincinnati, and Seattle. You'll collaborate on breakthrough medical technologies that unite multiple subject areas to build a connected digital ecosystem that advances medical professionals' skills and improves patient outcomes.

Who We Are:

Within RAD R&D we are a team of clinical, electrical, firmware, human factors, industrial design, mechanical, mechatronics, robotic controls, systems, software and UI/UX engineers and technical members who are passionate about improving patient care. The team includes a wide range of experience levels from junior engineers to industry experts. We follow an iterative, collaborative approach to product development, working across clinical, instrument, accessories, and system teams. We prioritize autonomy, foster a culture of learning, and value diversity of thought and background. Our environment is inclusive, supportive, and driven by a shared commitment to innovation and excellence in healthcare.

You:

As a leader in our team, you will join us in our journey to design and deliver some of the most advanced medical robotic systems in the world. You will work closely with multi-functional teams to influence technical strategies, guide the development process, and deliver tangible results. This role offers significant leadership responsibility, growth opportunities, and the chance to have a significant impact on global healthcare.

Performance Objectives and Responsibilities:

• Build and manage a high-performing clinical engineering team across all RAD programs.
• Establish clear performance standards and career paths; develop onboarding and training for technical and clinical excellence.
• Manage resource allocation and departmental budgets across multiple projects, aligning with strategic priorities.
• Develop and optimize processes that enhance efficiency, strengthen collaboration with R&D, and improve program outcomes
• Shape product strategies and roadmaps by ensuring clinical insights inform design decisions and are communicated effectively to leadership.
• Collaborate with physicians and industry experts to discover unmet clinical needs, establish customer requirements and provide clinical guidance to engineering design requirements.
• Provide clinical and technical expertise and guidance throughout the design, development, and testing phases of products’ lifecycles.
• Set the vision for risk management and design validation, ensuring alignment with global regulatory standards and patient safety objectives.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in engineering (e.g. Biomedical/Bioengineering, Mechanical, Electrical) is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of clinical/technical experience in MedTech, with at least 5 years in leadership role managing teams is required.
• Expertise in requirements definition, clinical risk management and design validation strategies for sophisticated medical devices is required.
• Extensive knowledge of surgery, surgical procedures, and the OR environment is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multi-functional teams, clinicians, and external partners is required.
• Advanced degree (MS, PhD, MD or equiv) is preferred.
• Solid understanding of relevant regulations and standards for medical devices and robotic surgery platforms, including FDA regulations and guidance, and IEC and ISO standards is preferred.
• Demonstrated success building high-performing, customer-facing technical/clinical teams and establishing scalable processes across multi-program environments is preferred.
• Have the ability to travel up to 15% of the time is required.

Perks

• Generous vacation policy
• Hybrid work model for flexibility and work-life balance
• Commute assistance (Daily shuttle from SF, public transit stipend)
• 401(k) match and pension program
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• Healthy work/life balance (paid parental, family & volunteer leave)

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $189,000 - $326,025 Bay Area.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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 & 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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Biomedical Engineering, Business Planning, Clinical Engineering, Clinical Risk Management, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Corporate Management, Customer Intelligence, Design Mindset, Design Specifications, Design Validations, Design Verification, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Interdisciplinary Work, Knowledge Networks, Leadership, Operational Excellence, Product Development, Product Development Lifecycle, Program Management, Qualitative Research, Relationship Building, Research and Development

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$189,000 - $326,025

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $189,000 - $326,025 Bay Area.