Technology Director MedTech Surgery Germany (M/F/D)

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Qualifications Required • Bachelor’s degree (e.g., Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or Business).

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Technology - Director, MedTech Surgery Germany – Location: Germany – Travel: up to ~20% domestic and international travel. This director partners with regional MedTech leadership to shape growth strategies, modernize platforms, and deliver differentiated digital and AI capabilities for customers and patients.

AI, Data & Digital • Operationalize AI/ML and GenAI (incl. responsible AI) across commercial, supply chain, service, and R&D‑adjacent use cases—e.g., pricing/tender, sales aid, demand sensing, customer segmentation targeting and revenue growth analysis, digital assistance for HCP engagement, intelligent service, computer vision for quality, and workflow automation—grounded in robust data governance and security • Use the power of data and analytics to deliver actionable insights across countries and functions; champion interoperable data platforms, real‑time telemetry from connected devices, and privacy‑by‑design practices Product Management & Delivery • Drive a disciplined product management (HPT) approach to ideate, build, and scale high‑impact solutions; link roadmaps to clear OKRs and dependable delivery. • Own the business technology portfolio for the region—prioritization, funding, delivery, adoption, and benefits realization—leveraging global JJT product teams and platforms.

Leadership & Talent • Lead and develop a high‑performing team of product, engineering, data, and delivery leaders; attract world‑class talent and foster an inclusive, learning‑oriented culture, promote retention of high‑performing team members and continuous growth and development of the team. • Bring an entrepreneurial, externally networked mindset—curate outside‑in innovation and strategic partnerships with technology providers, governments and advisory boards to shape policies and deliver outcomes. • Drive people leadership responsibilities as a leader of people leaders, coaching and supporting people managers to lead effectively and build an inclusive, high‑engagement culture within their own teams.

Stakeholder & Market Impact • Ensure technology enables successful product launches and lifecycle management in the region, tailor solutions to local market dynamics and care pathways. • Champion customer‑centric design with providers, payers, and health systems; translate HCP and patient needs into product requirements for platform and workflow innovation. • Play a critical role in coordinating customers’ engagement in technology aspects (connectivity, cyber security, privacy, etc.) and in contributing to building tech capabilities / strengthening tech skills of the commercialization teams.

Master’s degree preferred. • 8+ years in technology leadership with direct experience leading line‑of‑business, engineering, data operations, or product teams; 6+ years of people leadership operating at scale in matrixed environments. • Demonstrated ability to apply technology to solve business problems with exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder partnership across senior levels. • Experience with business processes (bids & tenders, order to cash, customer engagement etc.) – and their interface with foundational technology platforms (ERP, CRM, MES etc.). • Proven track record in product management, agile delivery, and portfolio governance; ability to connect roadmaps to measurable outcomes. • Fluency with cloud, APIs, data platforms, analytics, and AI/ML/GenAI; hands‑on leadership implementing these capabilities beyond pilot stages. • Experience modernizing legacy environments while introducing new digital and AI‑enabled solutions safely and compliantly. • Proven collaborator with demonstrated ability to influence decisions across a complex, matrixed organization to drive alignment, deliver scalable solutions, and advance strategic priorities to support business/regional needs.

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Benefits In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well‑being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health.

Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change. The director serves as the critical point of connection between business strategy and technology execution, developing technology as a competitive advantage for the region and business.

Key Responsibilities Strategy & Outcomes • Co‑create the regional technology strategy for Surgery in alignment with MedTech business goals; translate strategy into a prioritized multi‑year product and platform roadmap with clear value outcomes • Develop technology as a competitive advantage—accelerating innovation, simplification, and go‑to‑market agility across priority markets and franchises. • Serve as strategic technology partner to regional senior leaders; jointly identify opportunities, advise on the transformation and application of technology to unlock growth, efficiency, and superior customer/patient experience. • Provide accountable technology leadership for end‑to‑end BU outcomes, aligning strategy, platforms, and execution across the regional value chain. • Develop compliant technology through strong partnership with functions such as Cybersecurity, Regulatory Affairs, Legal Affairs etc. • Build a strong cross‑region partnership to allow for leveraging technology efforts to accelerate digitalization of processes in region.

Financials & Governance • Develop and manage a fit‑for‑purpose regional technology budget, ensuring investment decisions align with value, risk, and compliance; continuously optimize run vs. change. • Uphold quality, cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance expectations for MedTech software/services; partner with Quality/Regulatory, Legal, and Privacy on regional requirements.

Preferred • MedTech Surgery domain exposure (e.g., digital surgery and robotics, imaging/computer vision, connected capital equipment). • Demonstrated experience working with clinical, commercial, and supply chain stakeholders across multi‑country regional footprints. • Demonstrated success hiring and developing outstanding technical and product talent; recognized executive presence and change leadership.

Key Relationships Reports to: Head of Technology – Senior Director, MedTech Surgery EMEA. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Johnson & Johnson 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.

Our goal is to offer people with disabilities a workplace that is as barrier‑free as possible. We respond to individual needs and work closely with our representative for severely disabled employees. Severely disabled applicants will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees— and in some locations—eligible dependents—can participate in several insurance plans. • This is for informative purposes only. Posting Information Internal posting; till .