Regional Head of Technology EP / CNV

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:

Technology Product & Platform Management

Job Sub Function:

Multi-Family Technology Product & Platform Management

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Latina, Italy, Lyon, Rhone, France

Job Description:

About Johnson & Johnson

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation—across Innovative Medicine and MedTech—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. Learn more at jnj.com.  

Role Overview

The Senior Manager, Regional Head of Technology MedTech EP-CNV EMEA (France - Italy) – consisting of our presence in France and Italy – is  a business strategist and product‑minded technology leader who partners closely with the regional MedTech leadership team to shape growth strategies, modernize platforms, and deliver differentiated digital and AI capabilities for customers and patients. This leader serves as the critical point of connection between business strategy and technology execution, developing technology as a competitive advantage for the region and business.

You will lead a business‑facing technology organization in the region, orchestrating the full breadth of JJT products, platforms, and services to maximize value, speed, and quality for the MedTech portfolio. You will engage deeply with senior business leaders (e.g., Company Group Chair/Regional Leadership Teams) to define priorities and deliver outcomes.  

The EP-CNV business encompasses digital surgery/robotics platforms, OR integration, imaging and computer vision, field service digitization, supply continuity and instrument lifecycle analytics.

Key Responsibilities
 

Strategy & Outcomes

• Co‑create the regional technology strategy for EP-CNV 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.

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 fostering 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.

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.
   

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 / strengthen tech skills of the commercialization teams
   

Qualifications

Required
 

• Bachelor’s degree (e.g., Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or Business). Master’s degree preferred.  
• 12+ years in technology leadership with direct experience leading line‑of‑business, engineering, data operations, or product teams; 8+ 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.
   

Preferred

• MedTech domain exposure to cardio and neurovascular products (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.  

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.  

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Business Alignment, Business Architecture, Business Process Design, Business Savvy, Computer Programming, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Developing Others, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Motivating People, Platform as a Service (PaaS), Product Knowledge, Software Development Management, Strategic Change, Tactical Planning, Team Management, Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer 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. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.