Surgical Innovation Manager – Sports Medicine

Johnson & Johnson

. Lead the regional commercial strategy and operating plan for Sports Surgical innovation priorities .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $114,000 - $182,850 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading commercial strategies and executing product launches within the Sports Surgical domain, leveraging market intelligence and customer insights to drive portfolio growth and operational excellence. Possesses strong leadership and collaboration skills to engage cross-functional teams and stakeholders effectively.

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Sports Surgical ExperienceCommercial Strategy DevelopmentProduct Launch LeadershipMarket Intelligence SynthesisHealthcare Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Commercial StrategyProduct LaunchPortfolio ExpansionMarket Intelligence AnalysisSales Education DevelopmentFinancial AcumenConsultative Selling MethodologiesCross-Functional LeadershipPerformance Metrics AnalysisRegulatory Knowledge

Soft Skills

Leadership PresenceConflict ResolutionChange LeadershipSound JudgmentAutonomous Operation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeValid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Medical DeviceOrthopaedicsSports Surgical SalesCompetitive ConversionsClinical ProceduresSurgical ProceduresStakeholder EngagementGovernance MechanismsCustomer Value OpportunitiesField Enablement Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the regional commercial strategy and operating plan for Sports Surgical innovation priorities
Coordinate Area Vice Presidents, Regional Managers, distributors, Marketing, Education, Strategic Accounts, Finance, Supply Chain, and other partners around unified execution plans
Own launch readiness and execution for new products and strategic programs
Lead high-value evaluations and competitive conversions through adoption and portfolio pull-through
Set priorities and make business recommendations using market intelligence, customer insights, competitive dynamics, pipeline data, and financial considerations
Own portfolio growth plans across soft-tissue implants and disposables, arthroscopic capital equipment, biologics, and related procedural solutions
Lead sales education development and implementation with Commercial Education
Establish governance and accountability mechanisms, including cadences, dashboards, milestone reviews, decision logs, and action owners
Influence and lead across functions, including R&D, Marketing, HCC, Legal, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Finance
Engage customers and key opinion leaders to gather insights, answer product and procedural questions, address objections, and inform strategy
Build partnerships with Academic Medical Centers, fellowship programs, professional societies, and future orthopedic leaders
Develop and communicate field strategies for professional education and society meetings
Provide leadership during critical field challenges and coordinate issue resolution
Promote ownership, accountability, compliance, continuous improvement, and higher commercial execution standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required (BA/BS)
A valid driver’s license in one of the fifty United States is required
A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in medical device, orthopaedics, Sports Surgical sales, marketing, commercial strategy, or a related field is required
Sports Surgical experience is strongly preferred
Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional commercial initiatives from strategy through execution and measurable business results
Ability to own business plans, establish priorities, make sound decisions, manage competing demands, and hold stakeholders accountable without direct authority
Experience leading product launches, customer evaluations, competitive conversions, portfolio expansion, or field enablement programs is strongly preferred
Strong strategic and financial acumen
Ability to synthesize market intelligence, customer insights, pipeline data, and performance metrics into recommendations and action plans
Ability to collaborate with senior commercial leaders, field sales teams, Marketing, Strategic Accounts, Finance, R&D, HCC, Legal, Regulatory, external distributors, and key opinion leaders
Executive-level written, verbal, and presentation skills
Leadership presence, sound judgment, change leadership, conflict resolution, and ability to navigate ambiguity
Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to identify revenue growth, competitive differentiation, operational improvement, and customer value opportunities
Ability to operate autonomously while maintaining governance, stakeholder engagement, and escalation discipline
Expertise in Sports Surgical products, clinical and surgical procedures, competitive landscape, and consultative selling methodologies is strongly preferred
Strong understanding of healthcare compliance, regulatory policies, and procedures
Documented successful commercial performance
Located within 90 minutes of an airport within the assigned geography
Able to travel 50–75% within the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; Colorado residents – 48 hours; Washington residents – 56 hours
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year