Innovation Lead

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at

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About Innovative Medicine 
Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.
Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.
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We are searching for the best talent for Innovation Lead to be in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Purpose: 
This role is not about product innovation — it's about identifying and unlocking operational opportunities tied to our Country Value Teams (CVTs) across LATAM. The Innovation Lead is responsible for mapping pain points and opportunities across business areas and leading initiatives that bring new capabilities to the company, such as artificial intelligence solutions, CRM platforms, and other digital enablers that drive efficiency, learning, and value creation.

You will be responsible for:

• Identify business challenges and opportunities across internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Lead and co-create innovation processes that introduce new capabilities to the company (e.g., AI, CRM, digital tools).

• Drive execution of pilot initiatives with measurable business impact.

• Ensure value realization by tracking and communicating the tangible outcomes of innovation efforts.

• Foster cross-functional collaboration between clusters, COEs, and IT teams.

• Promote external recognition through awards, publications, and thought leadership.

• Improve communication and experience for internal clients, ensuring clarity and consistency from briefing to delivery.

Joining our innovation team means gaining regional visibility and global exposure. You'll collaborate with teams across all LATAM countries, expanding your network and deepening your understanding of diverse business contexts. You'll also interact with other global regions, gaining access to cutting-edge innovation practices from across J&J worldwide. This role offers high visibility with senior leadership, giving you a platform to influence strategic decisions and shape the future of how we operate.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Professionals with at least 5 years of work experience in innovation, marketing, and sales roles is preferred.
A background in the pharmaceutical industry is not required.

Candidate must have a driver's license.

Fluent in english and spanish

Important: The person in this role will be responsible for identifying and unlocking operational opportunities related to technology products, such as artificial intelligence solutions, CRM platforms, and other digital tools that drive efficiency and value creation.

The ideal candidate should bring a mix of strategic thinking, leadership, and executional rigor:

Strategic & Analytical

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.

• Experience in business functions, with a clear understanding of commercial dynamics.

• Ability to identify met and unmet needs from customers and stakeholders.
Communication & Influence

• Excellent communication skills across all levels of leadership — from senior executives to operational teams.

• Ability to influence without authority, building trust and alignment across diverse groups.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Proven team leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and guide cross-functional squads.

• Skilled in agile methodologies and innovation frameworks (e.g., design thinking, lean startup).
Execution & Discipline

• Strong execution drive, with a focus on delivering measurable results.

• High level of discipline and ownership, ensuring accountability and follow-through.