Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Vice President for Hips and Knees R&D to lead the development and execution of innovative orthopedic solutions, focusing on integrating advanced technologies and customer insights. This leadership position requires a strong background in R&D and experience in the orthopedic sector, particularly in hips and knees implant systems
Job Summary
The Vice President, Hips and Knees R&D is accountable for setting and executing the R&D vision and strategy for DePuy Synthes’ hips and knees procedural solutions.
This role drives differentiated innovation by translating deep customer insights into high-impact solutions that deliver meaningful clinical value and maximize enterprise value.
The position leads globally distributed R&D teams, serves on the cross‑functional Joints platform leadership team, and reports to the Head of DePuy Synthes R&D.
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Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Vice President for Hips and Knees R&D to lead the development and execution of innovative orthopedic solutions, focusing on integrating advanced technologies and customer insights. This leadership position requires a strong background in R&D and experience in the orthopedic sector, particularly in hips and knees implant systems.
Salary
Base: $218,000.00 - $401,350.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
hips and knees R&D strategy
new product development lifecycle
cross-portfolio integration
surgeon KOL relationships
talent and organizational strategy
Nice-to-have
advancing next generation solutions
patient recovery and mobility
enterprise R&D mindset
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree
15 years in R&D
3 years specific to Hips and Knees implant systems R&D