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:** R&D Product Development **Job Sub** **Function:** Multi-Family R&D Product Development **Job Category:** People Leader **All Job Posting Locations:** US052 OH Cincinnati - 4545 Creek Rd **Job Description:** We are searching for the best talent for the Director of Development for New Product Introduction to be in Cincinnati, OH. **Purpose:** The Ethicon Endomech and Energy Platform is seeking a Director of Development for New Product Introduction to help deliver the Standard of Care in intra-op surgical complications in the areas of stapling and energy delivery in bariatrics, thoracic and colorectal specialties. **You will be responsible for:** + Lead a diverse team of engineers to develop equipment and components to support our strategic global pipeline of holistic product solutions. + Drive evolution of technical capabilities in component and equipment design and qualification to support development of a new product pipeline in conventional stapling, energy delivery and accessories (e.g. trocars, clip appliers) and other mechanical delivery devices + Partner with Supply Chain on the pipeline and is a member of the Platform R&D Leadership Team. + Shape new product development operating models to help lead the organization through the evolution from a technology-centric model to a customer-centric solution driven model. + Ensure the pipeline is comprised of balanced (short-long term, incremental-disruptive, internal-external) opportunities. + Leads a team of engineers to ensure technical programs are risk-mitigated, error-proofed to ensure execution to commitments. + Accountable for leading the pipeline to market from proof of principle through manufacturing scale up and stabilization phases. + Accountable for shaping new product development operating models. + Responsible for accelerating speed to market for new product launches. + Responsible for developing new technical capabilities to support development of new stapling and energy delivery devices. + Responsible for identifying, partnering, and executing through unique external partnerships. **Qualifications/Requirements:** + Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Science in a technical field. Advanced degree preferred. + Minimum of 10 years experience in high automation and assembly equipment in support of a regulated industry. + Strong hands-on experience in designing and engineering equipment, with a track record of driving development beyond specification and vendor management. + Proven record of leading diverse teams and a track record in developing capabilities along new trajectories for an organization to be successful in the future. + Demonstrated successful engagement with external partners to augment internal capabilities and/or resources. + Experience in at least one of the following areas: PLC, logic control, vision systems, software (including cyber security). + Travel: Anticipated travel for this position is up to 10% (domestic and international). + Experience in Project Management. + Demonstrated experience in accelerating innovation. + Experience in designing, building, and iterating on equipment, making key technical decisions throughout the process. + Proven ability in nurturing talent and establishing a robust pipeline of skilled individuals to ensure the future succession of the platform. 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 (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.