497 Director Of Innovation jobs in the United States

Company Description
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok ( .
Job Description
The Enterprise Innovation group works side-by-side with the AbbVie executive team on many of the most pressing issues facing the organization, both in the short term and long term. Work from this team will have a direct impact on the future success of AbbVie.
As Associate Director, Innovation, you will partner with leaders across AbbVie to optimize the value of our portfolio of current and future assets. The role is seeking a high performing individual who has demonstrated an interest and expertise in the biopharma industry and strong desire to advance our strategic agenda and support mission-critical initiatives that will make a difference for AbbVie's patients. In return the innovation group will provide high profile, high impact projects and professional development experiences spanning the entire drug development and commercialization value chain.
Location & Travel:
+ North Chicago, IL or South San Francisco, CA offices with a minimum three (3) days onsite hybrid
+ 25% travel required
Responsibilities:
+ Drive end-to-end strategic innovation and execution on an AbbVie Enterprise Critical asset in partnership with the program-leading Asset Strategy Team and content-focused deliverable teams. Areas of focus include strategic planning, scenario evaluation, and data-driven problem solving spanning the breadth of drug development (e.g. product development & manufacturing, trial design, evidence package evaluation, clinical acceleration, commercial presentation).
+ Drive end-to-end strategic innovation and execution across AbbVie's highest priority commercial questions in partnership with commercial leadership, brand teams and other cross-functional stakeholders. Areas of focus include strategic planning, commercial execution, and driving innovation on a breadth of enterprise-critical commercial efforts (e.g., launch planning, portfolio positioning, HCP engagement, patient activation, market access strategy).
+ Support strategic initiatives that address mission-critical questions and position AbbVie for future success.
+ Lead individual modules within complex, cross-functional initiatives, including driving the problem-solving process supporting research and analytics, and distilling pragmatic recommendations for management consideration.
+ Monitor, understand, and prioritize external trends of relevance to the enterprise, and help determine how AbbVie should prepare and/or respond.
+ Help communicate our strategy across AbbVie.
Qualifications
+ Bachelors or equivalent degree required. Advanced degree (e.g., PharmD, PhD, MD, MBA) highly preferred.
+ Minimum years of experience required: 6+ with Bachelors, 4+ with Masters, and 2+ with Doctorate.
+ Professional consulting experience highly preferred.
+ Strong problem-solving skills.
+ Strong communication skills. Can comfortably lead meetings with mid/senior-level management.
+ Experience managing large projects within a complex matrixed pharmaceutical organization, either as an external consultant or an internal cross-functional lead.
+ Demonstrated ability to engage senior leadership to drive alignment on a strategic vision and facilitate decision making on critical issues
+ Capability building / Change management skills - leverage empathy and coaching with functional stakeholder to achieve organizational buy-in and long-lasting changes.
+ Highly collaborative, genuinely enjoys working hand-in-hand with the businesses to develop solutions that advance AbbVie's overall mission.
+ Drive, energy, and passion to advance AbbVie's mission.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
+ The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
+ We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
+ This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
+ This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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$137,500 - $261,000

Company Description
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok ( .
Job Description
The Enterprise Innovation group works side-by-side with the AbbVie executive team on many of the most pressing issues facing the organization, both in the short term and long term. Work from this team will have a direct impact on the future success of AbbVie.
As Associate Director, Innovation, you will partner with leaders across AbbVie to optimize the value of our portfolio of current and future assets. The role is seeking a high performing individual who has demonstrated an interest and expertise in the biopharma industry and strong desire to advance our strategic agenda and support mission-critical initiatives that will make a difference for AbbVie's patients. In return the innovation group will provide high profile, high impact projects and professional development experiences spanning the entire drug development and commercialization value chain.
Location & Travel:
+ North Chicago, IL or South San Francisco, CA offices with a minimum three (3) days onsite hybrid
+ 25% travel required
Responsibilities:
+ Drive end-to-end strategic innovation and execution on an AbbVie Enterprise Critical asset in partnership with the program-leading Asset Strategy Team and content-focused deliverable teams. Areas of focus include strategic planning, scenario evaluation, and data-driven problem solving spanning the breadth of drug development (e.g. product development & manufacturing, trial design, evidence package evaluation, clinical acceleration, commercial presentation).
+ Drive end-to-end strategic innovation and execution across AbbVie's highest priority commercial questions in partnership with commercial leadership, brand teams and other cross-functional stakeholders. Areas of focus include strategic planning, commercial execution, and driving innovation on a breadth of enterprise-critical commercial efforts (e.g., launch planning, portfolio positioning, HCP engagement, patient activation, market access strategy).
+ Support strategic initiatives that address mission-critical questions and position AbbVie for future success.
+ Lead individual modules within complex, cross-functional initiatives, including driving the problem-solving process supporting research and analytics, and distilling pragmatic recommendations for management consideration.
+ Monitor, understand, and prioritize external trends of relevance to the enterprise, and help determine how AbbVie should prepare and/or respond.
+ Help communicate our strategy across AbbVie.
Qualifications
+ Bachelors or equivalent degree required. Advanced degree (e.g., PharmD, PhD, MD, MBA) highly preferred.
+ Minimum years of experience required: 6+ with Bachelors, 4+ with Masters, and 2+ with Doctorate.
+ Professional consulting experience highly preferred.
+ Strong problem-solving skills.
+ Strong communication skills. Can comfortably lead meetings with mid/senior-level management.
+ Experience managing large projects within a complex matrixed pharmaceutical organization, either as an external consultant or an internal cross-functional lead.
+ Demonstrated ability to engage senior leadership to drive alignment on a strategic vision and facilitate decision making on critical issues
+ Capability building / Change management skills - leverage empathy and coaching with functional stakeholder to achieve organizational buy-in and long-lasting changes.
+ Highly collaborative, genuinely enjoys working hand-in-hand with the businesses to develop solutions that advance AbbVie's overall mission.
+ Drive, energy, and passion to advance AbbVie's mission.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
+ The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
+ We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
+ This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
+ This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
$137,500 - $261,000

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
**Organization:**
SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Bay
**Position Overview:**
Lead business development efforts to bring Sutter Health's cutting-edge digital and clinical innovations to market.
Responsible for identifying, developing, and managing relationships with external partners, including employers, health systems, payers, and other organizations to expand access to Sutter-developed solutions. In addition to driving go-to-market strategies and revenue growth for a portfolio of innovative solutions designed to improve health outcomes for target populations, plays a key role in shaping the organization's overall product delivery methodology. This includes building, maintaining, and optimizing implementation, account management, marketing, sales, and sales operations approaches, while overseeing a multidisciplinary team working across these functions. Is a strategic leader with experience building customer delivery and success programs that ensure lasting value and measurable impact for partners and populations served.
We expect strong demand for the solutions we're bringing to market, but our priority is leaders who, while experienced in sales, are primarily focused on building a scalable customer success, implementation, and delivery organization. Because of this emphasis, the role does not include variable compensation tied to sales as is typical for sales leaders. Instead, we want the focus to remain on delivery excellence, with sales viewed as a natural outcome of doing that well.
**Job Description** :
**EDUCATION:**
_Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or_ _diploma._
+ Bachelor's degree
**TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:**
+ 10 years recent relevant experience
**PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:**
+ Demonstrated experience building delivery programs from the ground up in a healthcare or digital health setting, with measurable outcomes tied to adoption and scale.
+ Proven ability to design repeatable implementation methodologies that can scale across multiple clients or regions.
+ Track record of navigating complex, multi-stakeholder sales and implementation processes, particularly in health systems or payer organizations
+ Deep working knowledge of Epic, healthcare IT, and value-based care/population health
**SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE** **:**
+ Sales or account management experience in a healthcare setting or equivalent experience building customer-focused implementation and success programs.
+ Experience leading and building strong multidisciplinary sales teams with experience overseeing business development, sales, sales engineering, sales operations, and account management.
+ Experience overseeing implementations of complex software and services solutions.
+ Proven track record of business-to-business sales or business development in healthcare, digital health, or related technology fields.
+ Strong understanding of healthcare delivery models, employer health benefits, and the digital health ecosystem (RPM, EHR integrations, patient engagement solutions).
+ Experience structuring partnerships, licensing agreements, and/or distribution channels for healthcare products or services.
+ Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with C-suite and senior-level decision-makers.
+ Ability to work cross-functionally with product, clinical, and operational teams to shape market-ready solutions.
+ Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in an evolving, innovation-focused environment.
_These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development)._
**Job Shift:**
Days
**Schedule:**
Full Time
**Days of the Week:**
Monday - Friday
**Weekend Requirements:**
As Needed
**Benefits:**
Yes
**Unions:**
No
**Position Status:**
Exempt
**Weekly Hours:**
40
**Employee Status:**
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $88.29 to $141.27 / hour
_The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package._ __

Bring more to life.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher's ( 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives-and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life.
As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory's role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making-we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.
Learn about the Danaher Business System ( which makes everything possible.
The Sr Director, Innovation Danaher Business System (Continuous Improvement) drives global Danaher Business System (DBS) capability and continuous improvement across the Beckman Coulter Diagnostics product portfolio and product lines. This role partners with the Chief Portfolio Officer and Business Unit leadership to develop and execute long- and short-term DBS strategies. Responsibilities include leading DBS Innovation processes and tools for Strategic Innovation Review, Product Planning Group, and new product development programs. This individual also implements the DBS Innovation Roadmap, focusing on closing maturity gaps and building competitive advantage. This role reports into the VP of Strategic Initiatives and DBS. This job is a remote role, based in the USA.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
+ Implement Danaher Innovation Playbook across Beckman Coulter Diagnostics to drive DBS maturity across the organization.
+ Develop DBS Road Map and Action Plan to drive organization maturity Implement and sustain Danaher Innovation processes and tools including Strategic Innovation Review and Product Planning Group.
+ Lead, mentor and develop direct reports or Danaher Business System Leader (DBSL) practitioners with both formal and informal DBS training and coaching.
+ Drive key programs and strategic initiatives by being an active Leader in VPM installation, Kaizen's, PSPs and Daily Management reviews (as appropriate).
+ Lead the annual Portfolio rationalized roadmap and budgeting process.
+ Help Danaher continue the evolution of the DBS tools (main contact here is Danaher Business System Office).
+ Ensure successful kaizen events by installing and ensuring compliance with the kaizen process (includes; (1) planning of kaizens with a dynamic funnel process tied to PD and Daily Management, (2) kaizen execution and (3) sustainment of kaizens).
The essential requirements of the job include:
+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Science or Engineering and 20+ years of experience in Product Development - OR - a Master's degree preferred and 18+ years of Product Development experience with 4+ years of leading a team of direct reports.
+ Ability to accurately assess key business metrics and situations from a "General Manager's" point of view.
+ Ability to design, develop, and implement Innovation Danaher Business System roadmap for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics.
+ Mastery of a variety of Innovation and Fundamental DBS or similar Continuous Improvement tools.
+ Demonstrated proficiency in time and project management.
+ Superior communication, training, consulting and influencing skills. Able to "influence without direct authority."
+ Good communication skills, including computer skills.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
+ Medical device product development
+ Regulated Quality Management System - e.g. FDA CFR 820, EU ISO-13485
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info ( .
At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics can provide.
The annual salary range for this role is $240,000 - $270,000 USD. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit .
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
The U.S. EEO posters are available here ( .
We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact: or .

Bring more to life.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher's ( 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives-and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life.
As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory's role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making-we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.
Learn about the Danaher Business System ( which makes everything possible.
The Sr Director, Innovation Danaher Business System (Continuous Improvement) drives global Danaher Business System (DBS) capability and continuous improvement across the Beckman Coulter Diagnostics product portfolio and product lines. This role partners with the Chief Portfolio Officer and Business Unit leadership to develop and execute long- and short-term DBS strategies. Responsibilities include leading DBS Innovation processes and tools for Strategic Innovation Review, Product Planning Group, and new product development programs. This individual also implements the DBS Innovation Roadmap, focusing on closing maturity gaps and building competitive advantage. This role reports into the VP of Strategic Initiatives and DBS. This job is a remote role, based in the USA.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
+ Implement Danaher Innovation Playbook across Beckman Coulter Diagnostics to drive DBS maturity across the organization.
+ Develop DBS Road Map and Action Plan to drive organization maturity Implement and sustain Danaher Innovation processes and tools including Strategic Innovation Review and Product Planning Group.
+ Lead, mentor and develop direct reports or Danaher Business System Leader (DBSL) practitioners with both formal and informal DBS training and coaching.
+ Drive key programs and strategic initiatives by being an active Leader in VPM installation, Kaizen's, PSPs and Daily Management reviews (as appropriate).
+ Lead the annual Portfolio rationalized roadmap and budgeting process.
+ Help Danaher continue the evolution of the DBS tools (main contact here is Danaher Business System Office).
+ Ensure successful kaizen events by installing and ensuring compliance with the kaizen process (includes; (1) planning of kaizens with a dynamic funnel process tied to PD and Daily Management, (2) kaizen execution and (3) sustainment of kaizens).
The essential requirements of the job include:
+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Science or Engineering and 20+ years of experience in Product Development - OR - a Master's degree preferred and 18+ years of Product Development experience with 4+ years of leading a team of direct reports.
+ Ability to accurately assess key business metrics and situations from a "General Manager's" point of view.
+ Ability to design, develop, and implement Innovation Danaher Business System roadmap for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics.
+ Mastery of a variety of Innovation and Fundamental DBS or similar Continuous Improvement tools.
+ Demonstrated proficiency in time and project management.
+ Superior communication, training, consulting and influencing skills. Able to "influence without direct authority."
+ Good communication skills, including computer skills.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
+ Medical device product development
+ Regulated Quality Management System - e.g. FDA CFR 820, EU ISO-13485
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info ( .
At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics can provide.
The annual salary range for this role is $240,000 - $270,000 USD. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow's science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit .
Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
The U.S. EEO posters are available here ( .
We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact: or .

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 Function:**
R&D Operations
**Job Sub** **Function:**
Multi-Family R&D Operations
**Job Category:**
Professional
**All Job Posting Locations:**
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America, Irving, Texas, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America
**Job Description:**
**About MedTech**
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.
Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at are searching for the best talent to join our Surgery R&D process team as an **Strategy & Execution Director - Innovation productivity** to help transform Surgery R&D processes. This position can be located in Raritan, NJ, Cincinnati, OH, and Irving, TX.
Purpose: This role will lead high-impact initiatives that accelerate innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and integrate emerging technologies into core workflows. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted thought partner to senior leadership, bringing deep expertise in strategy, execution, and change management within complex, matrixed organizations.
In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:
+ Collaborate with the Director of Innovation Productivity to shape and execute strategic initiatives that elevate R&D productivity.
+ Lead cross-functional programs focused on process optimization, digital transformation, and innovation acceleration.
+ Design and implement frameworks to assess and improve product development and lifecycle maintenance processes.
+ Identify and apply emerging technologies (e.g., AI, advanced analytics) to streamline operations and enable data-driven decision-making.
+ Influence and align stakeholders across R&D, Supply Chain, PPMG, Quality, Clinical, among other functions.
+ Monitor industry trends and translate insights into actionable strategies.
+ Present strategic recommendations and performance metrics to senior leadership.
+ Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across the organization.
**Education and Required Experience:**
+ Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
+ 10+ years of experience in strategy, innovation, or process improvement roles, ideally within MedTech or healthcare.
+ Proven success leading enterprise-wide initiatives in a matrixed environment.
+ Background in MedTech R&D
+ Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
+ Experience with AI, data analytics, and digital tools for productivity enhancement.
**Preferred Skills & Experiences:**
+ Experience in designing, developing, or launching products within an FDA-regulated environment
+ Understanding of surgery, surgical procedures, and the design and application of surgical devices, as well as the quality system / regulatory environment
+ Familiarity with Design control principles.
**Other:**
+ This position can be based This position can be located in Raritan, NJ, Cincinnati, OH, and Irving, TX.
+ This position requires up to 20% (Domestic/International) travel
The anticipated base pay range for this position is ($204,500) to ($276,000)
The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation's performance over a calendar/ performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion on an individual basis.
Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs such as health insurance, savings plan, pension plan, disability plan, vacation pay, sick time, holiday pay, and work, personal and family time off in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Additional information can be found through the link below.
Eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: - & 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_** **_ **_. internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource_**

The Senior Director of Research and Development is a unique and compelling opportunity to join WellSpan Health in an integral leadership role on an aspirational and dynamic innovations team within a transformational and market-leading health system that has fully embraced the mission of making healthcare a better consumer experience. This Senior Director position is a key contributor to transformational efforts, driving execution of the health system's strategic plan which has prioritized innovation as a key pillar.
This visible and influential position is highly engaged with senior executives and a broad range of internal stakeholders, external partners, and clients. This role offers a dynamic and problem-rich environment where creativity is a cornerstone, coupled with resources and support to identify and address challenges, from planning and research to the development and scaling of new products and services.
The role also provides the opportunity to collaborate with world-leading start-ups in AI and technology, further enriching problem-solving capabilities. This leader will work with both internal and external clients, leading a department in human-centered design and managing consulting projects to ensure exceptionally high client satisfaction and successful project delivery.
**Duties and Responsibilities**
+ Leads a department in using human-centered design methods to create and grow new products and services through all lifecycle phases-planning; research; synthesis; strategy; ideation; design; and/or development for prototyping; alpha and beta launch; beta growth; and transition to enterprise scale/commercialization.
+ Serves as the organizational leader and champion for Research and Development projects such as consumer research and inside consulting, new product and service development, and exploration of new platforms of capability.
+ Anticipates system and client needs and identifies new opportunities. Communicates status and updates as needed to system leadership. Obtains and applies feedback.
+ Leads the implementation of internal and external (consulting or investment related) projects to meet and exceed commitments to clients and partners.
+ Participates in business development actives for consulting projects.
+ Manages all aspects of assigned consulting projects including proposal development, project plan development, deliverable development, and presentations.
+ Produces quality client deliverables and maintains high client satisfaction through proactive client interaction and engagement.
+ Fosters collaboration with other departments and vendors through the innovation process (planning, research, synthesis, design, prototyping and production).
+ Plans, produces, and facilitates culture-building design events, workshops, strategy sessions and meeting experiences.
+ Mentors colleagues within the Innovation Division and beyond. Serves the organization as an expert on innovation-related subjects such as digital/connected health, human-centered design, digital marketing, modern advertising strategies, marketing automation, prototyping, agile development methodologies, etc.
+ Participates in WellSpan Innovations Governance meetings to show case work, pitch new focus areas and inform key decisions.
+ Is accountable for the client experience of working with the R&D department and the overall quality of the Research and Development department's deliverables.
This role is special, combining leadership in innovation and research with a deep focus on advancing transformational initiatives impacting healthcare across the continuum. This leader will play a crucial role in shaping the future of healthcare, making a significant impact on both the organization and the broader healthcare landscape.
**Qualifications** for this role include a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree, with a preference for a Master's Degree, and at least 10 years of experience in human-centered design, digital health, and/or innovation. Experience working in a consulting firm is preferred. Candidates should have knowledge of the healthcare industry, exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, and a proven track record of success.
WellSpan Health's vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region's largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.
**Quality of Life**
Founded in 1741, the city of York is considered by many as the first capital of the United States. The Articles of Confederation were signed by the Second Continental Congress here in 1777. Its beautifully restored historic district is an architectural treasure. While York retains its farming and manufacturing heritage, at its heart York is a thriving cultural community that has attracted creative talent and innovative entrepreneurial investors from across the nation.
Life in York County offers affordable housing, options for higher education, a thriving arts and cultural community, historical attractions, parks and recreational resources, semi-professional baseball team, fine dining and more - within an easy drive of major East Coast cities.
York County residents can find local employment in healthcare, manufacturing, technology, agricultural and service sectors. (Patient population: 445,000)
WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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 no-style="text-align:left;">Job Function:

R&D Operations

Job Sub Function:

Multi-Family R&D Operations

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America, Irving, Texas, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at are searching for the best talent to join our Surgery R&D process team as an Strategy & Execution Director - Innovation productivity to help transform Surgery R&D processes. This position can be located in Raritan, NJ, Cincinnati, OH, and Irving, TX.

Purpose: This role will lead high-impact initiatives that accelerate innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and integrate emerging technologies into core workflows. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted thought partner to senior leadership, bringing deep expertise in strategy, execution, and change management within complex, matrixed organizations.

In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Collaborate with the Director of Innovation Productivity to shape and execute strategic initiatives that elevate R&D productivity.
• Lead cross-functional programs focused on process optimization, digital transformation, and innovation acceleration.
• Design and implement frameworks to assess and improve product development and lifecycle maintenance processes.
• Identify and apply emerging technologies (e.g., AI, advanced analytics) to streamline operations and enable data-driven decision-making.
• Influence and align stakeholders across R&D, Supply Chain, PPMG, Quality, Clinical, among other functions.
• Monitor industry trends and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Present strategic recommendations and performance metrics to senior leadership.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across the organization.

Education and Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in strategy, innovation, or process improvement roles, ideally within MedTech or healthcare.
• Proven success leading enterprise-wide initiatives in a matrixed environment.
• Background in MedTech R&D
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience with AI, data analytics, and digital tools for productivity enhancement.

Preferred Skills & Experiences:

• Experience in designing, developing, or launching products within an FDA-regulated environment
• Understanding of surgery, surgical procedures, and the design and application of surgical devices, as well as the quality system / regulatory environment
• Familiarity with Design control principles.

Other:

• This position can be based This position can be located in Raritan, NJ, Cincinnati, OH, and Irving, TX.
• This position requires up to 20% (Domestic/International) travel

The anticipated base pay range for this position is ($204,500) to ($276,000)

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/ performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. 

Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs such as health insurance, savings plan, pension plan, disability plan, vacation pay, sick time, holiday pay, and work, personal and family time off in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans. Additional information can be found through the link below. 

Eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. 

For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: -  & 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  . internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource

**Job Description:**
**Job title**
Director, Digital Business Innovation
**Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World**
Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it's equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.
**This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military environments to a 3M career** .
**The Impact You'll Make in this Role**
As a Director, Digital Business Innovation, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
Leading the strategic direction and execution of digital transformation initiatives across the 3M Transportation & Electronics Group (TEBG). This role will focus on harnessing the power of data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to drive business innovation and operational excellence across TEBG, including in collaboration with company stakeholders that support TEBG. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of technology and its application in business contexts. By leveraging technology, tools, and training of our employees, we aim to transform how we work across R&D labs, Product Development, Portfolio Management, Operations, Sales, Marketing, and beyond to accelerate innovation, commercial excellence, customer service, and more.
+ **Strategic Leadership:** Develop and implement a comprehensive digital transformation strategy for TEBG's business that aligns with 3M's business objectives.
+ **TEBG Digital Strategy Development** : Design and implement a digital strategy for TEBG that leverages data and AI to achieve business objectives and improve operational efficiency, in collaboration with 3M's IT organization (SVP Digital Delivery and VP, Data and Analytics).
+ **Data-Driven Decision Making:** Oversee the collection, management, and analysis of business data to inform strategic decisions and identify opportunities for improvement across TEBG's business. Collaborate with other Business Groups to identify opportunities for synergies and shared learnings.
+ **AI & ML Innovation:** Drive the prioritization and decision-making process with TEBG leadership team, and in collaboration with 3M IT organization) to advance the development and deployment of AI/ML solutions to enhance business processes, improve customer experiences, and drive competitive advantage.
+ **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Work closely with other 3M leaders to ensure alignment and integration of digital initiatives across the organization.
+ **Team Leadership:** Identify gaps in skill sets, capability and the culture that needs to be transformed. Build and lead a high-performing team of solution architects, data scientists, analysts, and technologists within TEBG, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and collaboration with other 3M related teams.
+ **Project Execution:** break down the processes to sub projects and develop the design of processes and execution plan.
+ **Performance Metrics:** Develop estimates of qualitative and quantitative benefits to the business and scale of investment. Establish and monitor key performance indicators to measure the success and impact of TEBG's digital business innovation initiatives.
+ **Data Management & Analytics:** Oversee the collection, management, and analysis of TEBG-specific data to provide actionable insights and support data-driven decision-making across the organization.
+ **Cross-Department Collaboration:** Work closely with various departments to ensure the successful implementation of digital initiatives and alignment with business goals. This includes, but is not limited to, the 3M IT, Corporate Research Labs, Enterprise Supply Chain, Integrated Business Operations, and Finance.
+ **Technology Leadership:** Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in data and AI, and evaluate their potential impact on the business.
**Your Skills and Expertise**
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Administration (completed and verified prior to start)
+ Ten (10) years of experience in digital innovation, data analytics, AI (including agentic AI), and ML, with a proven track record of driving business results in a private, public, government or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
+ Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Administration
+ Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.
+ Strong business acumen and experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
+ Deep understanding of emerging technologies and industry trends.
+ Ability to look at business end-to-end, ability to bring updated/projected capability of digital from the technical aspect of business process, and ability to sense and analyze culture and develop a plan to change
+ Experience in an Industrial/Manufacturing or Material Science company serving customers across Transportation, Electronics, Aerospace, or Energy industries is a plus.
**Work location:**
+ **3M Global Headquarters in St. Paul, MN (4 days in office)**
**Travel:** May include up to 15% domestic/international
**Relocation Assistance:** Not authorized
**Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).**
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3M offers many programs to help you live your best life - both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $266,001 - $325,112, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: Faith Posting Date Range 09/16/2025 To 10/16/2025 Or until filled
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