Head Of Joints Robotics, R&d Digital

J&J FAMILY OF COMPANIES

Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Base: $196,000.00 - $342,700.00; bonus/equity: lon...
10+ years leading engineering teams
3 years in medical device industry
Ms or phd in robotics or engineering
The Head of Joints Robotics, R&D is accountable for leading a cross-disciplinary organization responsible for the system engineering, software, and hardware development of next-generation orthopedic robotic systems

Job Summary

  • The Head of Joints Robotics, R&D is accountable for leading a cross-disciplinary organization responsible for the system engineering, software, and hardware development of next-generation orthopedic robotic systems.
  • This role requires managing end-to-end R&D delivery from requirements and prototyping to verification, validation, and transfer to production while ensuring alignment with regulatory standards.
  • Employees are eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program, consolidated retirement plan, and comprehensive time-off benefits including parental leave and vacation.

Matching Summary

The Head of Joints Robotics, R&D is accountable for leading a cross-disciplinary organization responsible for the system engineering, software, and hardware development of next-generation orthopedic robotic systems.

Salary

Base: $196,000.00 - $342,700.00; Bonus/Equity: Long-term incentive program available; Benefits: Pension, 401(k), vacation, sick time, parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years leading engineering teams
  • 3 years in medical device industry
  • MS or PhD in Robotics or Engineering
  • Embedded systems and real-time control
  • Medical device regulations and design controls

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with surgical systems or orthopedics
  • Cloud/edge analytics and cybersecurity knowledge
  • Machine learning for perception or decision support
  • MBA or P&L ownership experience
  • Strong clinical workflow understanding

Key Requirements

  • MS or PhD required
  • 10+ years leadership experience
  • 3 years medical device experience
  • Systems engineering mindset
  • Deep embedded systems expertise

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