Head of Innovation Strategy

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 jnj.com.

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Job Function:

Marketing

Job Sub Function:

Strategic Marketing

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Shanghai, China

Job Description:

Role & Responsibilities

This role leads the development and execution of China Surgery’s innovation strategy to accelerate long-term business growth. The Director will define portfolio priorities & local unmet needs, shape future growth platforms, establish an external innovation ecosystem, and ensure China becomes both a strategic growth market and a source of innovation for the global J&J MedTech.

A successful candidate will ultimately build the next generation of growth platforms for China Surgery.

The role will oversee upstream innovation strategy, local innovation governance, technology scouting, cross-functional incubation of new solutions – both internal & external, across Surgery platforms.

The main responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

• Define & Narrate China Innovation Strategy: Identify attractive market adjacencies & growth opportunities, Translate customer, market, and technology trends into strategic priorities, Align China innovation priorities with Global Surgery strategy
• Own Innovation governance: Led & shape local governance to align to global innovation cadence (R&D stage gates, BD processes, Launch excellence), Drive internal cross-functional alignment & execution accountability, Ensure excellence in upstream deliverables including but not limited to development project plan, strategic assessment, opportunity assessment, market model, TPP, financial model and resources needed
• Build external innovation ecosystem: Explore and establish innovation partnership programs to incubate Surgery innovation across but not limited to customers, academies, industry, and internal capabilities; Proactively work closely and built trust-worth collaborations with multiple functions including China commercial marketing, market access, R&D, BD, Clinical, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Supply Chain, Finance and GSM
• Build organizational capability by building process excellence, creating innovation culture, and developing strategic assessment capabilities – through direct team leadership and indirect cross-functional leadership
• Engage with customer and industry conferences / advisories to develop insights for strategy

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, Engineering, Life Sciences, Healthcare, or related discipline) preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in MedTech, healthcare, innovation strategy, product strategy, business development, management consulting, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in innovation strategy, portfolio management, upstream marketing, or new business incubation.
• Strong understanding of healthcare and MedTech market dynamics, preferably within the China market.
• Proven track record of leading complex cross-functional initiatives in a matrix organization.
• Experience building strategic partnerships and innovation ecosystems.
• Strong business acumen with experience in strategic assessments, financial modeling, and investment decision-making.
• Experience influencing senior leaders and leading teams in multinational organizations.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking & Innovation Leadership
• Growth Strategy & Portfolio Management
• Business and Financial Acumen
• External Partnership & Ecosystem Development
• Cross-functional Leadership & Stakeholder Management
• Innovation Governance & Execution Excellence
• Analytical Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Organizational Capability Building
• Executive Communication & Influence

Language Requirements: Fluent in Mandarin and English.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Brand Marketing, Brand Marketing, Brand Positioning Strategy, Business Alignment, Business Storytelling, Business Valuations, Consulting, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making, Developing Others, Digital Strategy, Execution Focus, Financial Analysis, Go-to-Market Strategies, Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Leadership, Market Research, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Product Development Lifecycle, Product Portfolio Management {+ 4 more}