Regional Head of Technology EP / CNV

Job Posting Locations

Latina, Italy; Lyon, Rhône, France

Job Function

Technology Product & Platform Management

Job Sub Function

Multi-Family Technology Product & Platform Management

Job Category

People Leader

Role Overview

The Senior Manager, Regional Head of Technology MedTech EP-CNV EMEA (France - Italy) is a business strategist and product‑minded technology leader who partners closely with regional MedTech leadership to shape growth strategies, modernize platforms, and deliver differentiated digital and AI capabilities. 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.

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

• Operationalise AI/ML and GenAI (incl. responsible AI) across commercial, supply chain, service, and R&D‑adjacent use cases.
• Use 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.
• 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 managers to build an inclusive, high‑engagement culture.

Financials & Governance

• Develop and manage a fit for purpose regional technology budget, ensuring investment decisions align with value, risk, and compliance; continuously optimise 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

• 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 modernising 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.
• Preferred MedTech domain exposure to cardio and neurovascular products (digital surgery, 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; recognised executive presence and change leadership.

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.

Key Relationships

• Reports to: VP & Head of Technology and AI (Electrophysiology, Cardio and Neurovascular).

EEO Statement

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.

Benefits

In addition to base pay, we offer an annual bonus with target percentages based on performance, and sales commissions. We also provide vacation days, a minimum of 12 weeks parental leave, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well‑being reimbursement, and programs for financial, physical and mental health. Employees may participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well‑being & career growth on the Johnson & Johnson Careers website.