Sr Technology Manager, Technical Product Owner R&D Labs

About this role

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Job Function: R&D Operations

Job Sub Function: Laboratory Operations

Job Category: Professional

All Job Posting Locations: Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description: Location: Raynham, Massachusetts  

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n)   Sr. Manager, TPO R&D Labs  .

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to   establish   a standalone orthopedics company,   operating   as   DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is   anticipated   to be completed within 18 to   24 months , subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be   required , regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is   anticipated   that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy   Synthes   and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at   an appropriate time   and subject to any necessary consultation processes.  

Job Overview  

Th e Sr. Manager, TPO R&D Labs   serves as   the primary owner of   global   R&D Lab   technology products supporting   traditional   R&D   l ab s   and R&D   medical device   software development labs . This role partners closely with   R&D,   R&D   lab technicians ,   cyber security,   and IT stakeholders to translate business and scientific needs into scalable, compliant technology solutions. The role has a direct impact on accelerating innovation, improving data quality, and enabling efficient research   and development   that supports DePuy Synthes’ orthopedic portfolio.   This position plays a critical role in modernizing the R&D   Lab   employee experience while supporting innovation,   cyber security,   compliance, and operational excellence across DePuy Synthes R&D Labs , and reports into the   DePuy   Synthes Technology organization .  

Key Responsibilities  

• Own the product vision, roadmap, and lifecycle for   R&D Lab   applications, ensuring alignment with business ,   technology , and cyber security   strategies.  

• Partner   with R&D   Labs,   IT , and cyber security   stakeholders to translate lab‑specific needs into clear product requirements and priorities.  

• Lead backlog management, prioritization, and release planning, balancing value, risk, and regulatory requirements.  

• Drive delivery of secure, compliant, and scalable   R&D Lab   solutions, ensuring adherence to J&J Credo, data privacy, and regulatory standards.  

• Collaborate with   cros s -functional teams   and external vendors to deliver high‑quality solutions on time and within scope.  

• Establish and   monitor   product performance metrics, user adoption, and continuous improvement opportunities.  

• Lead change management and communication efforts to ensure successful   global   adoption across R&D Labs.  

• Mentor and guide junior product owners or analysts, fostering strong product management practices.  

• Lead the application of AI, advanced analytics, and automation to modernize R&D platforms, accelerating product development, improving scientific and engineering insights, and strengthening   end ‑ to ‑ end   decision ‑ making , while enabling scalable, compliant, and efficient R&D operations from discovery through lifecycle management.  

Qualifications  

Education  

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology , Computer Science, Business, Human Resources, or   a related field   (required).  

• Master’s degree or MBA (preferred).  

Experience and Skills  

Required:  

• 8 -10   years of progressive experience in IT product management, product ownership, or technology leadership roles.  

• Proven experience owning   R&D Lab   applications .  

• Strong understanding of infrastructure needs for R&D labs.  

• Strong understanding of Agile and product management methodologies.  

• Experience working with cross‑functional teams in complex, regulated environments.  

• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into technology solutions and roadmaps.  

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and decision‑making skills.  

Preferred:  

• Experience supporting   Medical Device   R&D   labs .  

• Experience with cyber security requirements for   R&D product software development   labs.  

• Familiarity with data privacy, compliance, and validation requirements in regulated industries.  

• Prior people‑leadership or matrix leadership experience.  

• Strong analytical and   problem ‑ solving   capabilities.  

• Ability to influence without authority in a matrixed organization.  

Other:  

• Language: English (required).  

• Travel: Up to 1 5 % domestic and/or international.  

• Certifications: Product Owner, Agile, or Project Management certifications (preferred).  

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender id

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