8 Senior Management Roles jobs in Hillsborough

• Strategically lead efforts related to ensuring clinical operations is set up from a people, process, vendor, and technology perspective to effectively execute on multiple global Phase 3 studies.

• Conduct gap analyses; identify potential risks to clinical operations related trial readiness; operationalize mitigation strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders/leadership.

• Strategically evaluate and implement solutions to address any operational geographic gaps related to ensuring clinical operations delivery teams are set up for optimal study execution.

• Optimize current state clinical operations processes to ensure Phase 3 operations are seamless particularly as it relates to study startup, vendor strategy, study conduct, and clinical participation in data review.

• Partner with the Clinical Operations Program Lead(s) to provide executive updates on Clinical Operations Phase 3 readiness progress to leadership and other key stakeholders, including key milestones, risks, and overall strategy.

• Communicate future state strategies to leadership and clinical operations delivery teams.

• Support organizational change management efforts for Clinical Operations ensuring a seamless transition to planning and conducting large late phase clinical trials.

• Support the strategic development of centralized clinical trial recruitment strategies to support Phase 3 trials, including vendors and platforms to support the enrollment of diverse patient populations.
• Provide strategic input into clinical operations, clinical compliance, inspection readiness, and submission related initiatives.

• Provide strategic expertise and facilitate leadership alignment of cross functional SOPs.

• Effective partnership and collaboration with cross functional leaders/stakeholders (e.g. Project Management, Biometrics, Quality, Legal, Regulatory) as it relates to planning, interdependencies, and risk mitigations relative to Phase 3 readiness and trial conduct.

• Minimum 15 years of pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience in Clinical Operations.

• Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree desirable.

• Extensive experience in operationalizing global Phase 3 clinical trials and inspection readiness/preparedness.

• Experience leading Clinical Compliance and/or other Clinical Process functions.

• Experience as an active contributor to a submissions team with experience resolving findings from real and mock heath agency inspections.

• Minimum 10 years of people leadership experience, with a proven track record of building effective teams and driving innovation in clinical trial optimization.

• Ability to understand and synthesize complex issues into strategic solutions and implementation plan.

• Deep understanding of the clinical trial landscape and commitment to efficiency, innovation, and operational excellence.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships across functions at all levels of the organization.

• Extensive knowledge of drug development processes, ICH-GCP guidelines, 21 CFR Part 11, and major Health Authority regulations.

• Strong project management skills, effective leadership, and the ability to hold teams accountable for deliverables.

• Ability and thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

• Availability to participate in calls across multiple time zones.

• Position requires up to 30% travel.

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.

Learn more at note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

• United States - Requisition Number: R-018114

• Netherlands, Belgium, Poland - Requisition Number: R-021363

• United Kingdom - Requisition Number: R-021364

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine R&D is recruiting for a Senior Manager, Strategic Planning and Execution.  This position is a hybrid role and can be located in Raritan, NJ; Titusville, NJ; Horsham, PA; or Spring House, PA

The Senior Manager, Strategic Planning and Execution will be responsible for translating our long-term vision into actionable goals and programs that reflect our mission and vision, driving operational excellence, and partnering across teams to help us grow intentionally and sustainably.  Act as a trusted partner to the Strategy and Operations Director and the broader senior leadership team.  This role will collaborate closely with the internal and external stakeholders to gather insights, analyze data and develop strategic plans to enhance the organization’s operational performance.  This leader will also serve as a Strategy and Operations or Business Execution Leader for an Executive Director of the Regulatory Operations Digital Innovation (RODI) Senior Leadership Team (SLT).  This role will report to the Director, Strategy and Operations RODI and collaborate closely with the senior leadership team and strategic business partners.

Principal Responsibilities:   

• Translate our long-term vision into actionable goals, programs and key initiatives that align with our vision, mission and objectives in collaboration with our senior leadership team and people leaders.

• Develop optimal framework to measure progress, impact and value for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across the organization.

• Lead and coordinate strategic initiatives from designing plans and setting milestones to engaging stakeholders and tracking KPIs and business outcome to evaluate effectiveness and make recommendations to course correct as needed.

• Co-lead strategic planning cycles, including long-range roadmaps, annual goals and objectives and quarterly reviews in partnership with the Strategy and Operations Leader.

• Monitor budget and headcount in partnership with the SLT and key business partners using data and forecasting to support smart resource decisions.

• Build strong partnerships internally and externally to identify opportunities for innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Develop and grow relationships with internal and external partners to key opportunities for optimization, securing organizational sponsorship to effectively implement RODI solutions.

• Conduct market and organizational analysis to uncover insights, trends and growth opportunities.

• Support change management efforts to ensure smooth transitions and healthy, thriving organization.

• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate strategic insights and recommendations to stakeholders.

• Drive continuous improvement by creating and sharing tools, templates and best practices.

• Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to Executive Director, providing insight, shaping priorities and gaining stakeholder alignment as needed.

• Prepare briefings, presentations and key communications to support leadership decision-making and to drive engagement with key stakeholders internally and externally.

• Identify ways to streamline operations and decision-making processes for greater clarity and impact.

• Establish and monitor progress toward KPIs and step in with solutions when obstacles arise. 

• Plan and support leadership meetings including planning agendas to drive key outcomes and following-up action items as needed.

• Engage in strategic discussions and provides recommendations based on analysis to drive optimization.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in a scientific or business discipline.  Master’s degree preferred.

• A minimum of 8 years of related work experience is required.

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical or healthcare industry or Contract Research Organization (CRO) is required.

• Strong project management experience is required.

• Experience leading strategic planning initiatives and managing multiple complex projects from inception to close-out is required.

• Proven track record of leading and driving business process transformation and organizational culture change as well as delivering on programs with complex business deliverables is preferred.

• Six sigma, Lean, and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred

• Strong knowledge of Regulatory Affairs is required.

• Strong understanding of Regulatory Affairs functions (clinical, nonclinical, supply chain, etc.) is required.

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.

• Must have strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Must be comfortable challenging the status quo and bringing forward innovative solutions.

• The ability to collaborate effectively with all levels across a matrix organization.

• The ability to build complex cross-group/department plans, drive, track and report execution progress is required.

• This position will require up to 10% domestic and international travel.

The anticipated base pay range for U.S. locations is $137,000 to $35,750.

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs.  Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan.  The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/ performance year.  Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.

Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

• Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year

• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year

• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year

• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

This job posting is anticipated to close on July 9, 2025.  The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on to accept additional applications.

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 identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center ( ) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

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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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Job Sub Function:

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All Job Posting Locations:

Job Description:

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.

Learn more at note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

• United States - Requisition Number: R-018114

• Belgium, Netherlands, Poland - Requisition Number: R-021363

• United Kingdom - Requisition Number: R-021364

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine R&D is recruiting for a Senior Manager, Strategic Planning and Execution.  This position is a hybrid role and can be located in Raritan, NJ; Titusville, NJ; Horsham, PA; or Spring House, PA

The Senior Manager, Strategic Planning and Execution will be responsible for translating our long-term vision into actionable goals and programs that reflect our mission and vision, driving operational excellence, and partnering across teams to help us grow intentionally and sustainably.  Act as a trusted partner to the Strategy and Operations Director and the broader senior leadership team.  This role will collaborate closely with the internal and external stakeholders to gather insights, analyze data and develop strategic plans to enhance the organization’s operational performance.  This leader will also serve as a Strategy and Operations or Business Execution Leader for an Executive Director of the Regulatory Operations Digital Innovation (RODI) Senior Leadership Team (SLT).  This role will report to the Director, Strategy and Operations RODI and collaborate closely with the senior leadership team and strategic business partners.

Principal Responsibilities:   

• Translate our long-term vision into actionable goals, programs and key initiatives that align with our vision, mission and objectives in collaboration with our senior leadership team and people leaders.

• Develop optimal framework to measure progress, impact and value for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across the organization.

• Lead and coordinate strategic initiatives from designing plans and setting milestones to engaging stakeholders and tracking KPIs and business outcome to evaluate effectiveness and make recommendations to course correct as needed.

• Co-lead strategic planning cycles, including long-range roadmaps, annual goals and objectives and quarterly reviews in partnership with the Strategy and Operations Leader.

• Monitor budget and headcount in partnership with the SLT and key business partners using data and forecasting to support smart resource decisions.

• Build strong partnerships internally and externally to identify opportunities for innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Develop and grow relationships with internal and external partners to key opportunities for optimization, securing organizational sponsorship to effectively implement RODI solutions.

• Conduct market and organizational analysis to uncover insights, trends and growth opportunities.

• Support change management efforts to ensure smooth transitions and healthy, thriving organization.

• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate strategic insights and recommendations to stakeholders.

• Drive continuous improvement by creating and sharing tools, templates and best practices.

• Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to Executive Director, providing insight, shaping priorities and gaining stakeholder alignment as needed.

• Prepare briefings, presentations and key communications to support leadership decision-making and to drive engagement with key stakeholders internally and externally.

• Identify ways to streamline operations and decision-making processes for greater clarity and impact.

• Establish and monitor progress toward KPIs and step in with solutions when obstacles arise. 

• Plan and support leadership meetings including planning agendas to drive key outcomes and following-up action items as needed.

• Engage in strategic discussions and provides recommendations based on analysis to drive optimization.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in a scientific or business discipline.  Master’s degree preferred.

• A minimum of 8 years of related work experience is required.

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical or healthcare industry or Contract Research Organization (CRO) is required.

• Strong project management experience is required.

• Experience leading strategic planning initiatives and managing multiple complex projects from inception to close-out is required.

• Proven track record of leading and driving business process transformation and organizational culture change as well as delivering on programs with complex business deliverables is preferred.

• Six sigma, Lean, and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred

• Strong knowledge of Regulatory Affairs is required.

• Strong understanding of Regulatory Affairs functions (clinical, nonclinical, supply chain, etc.) is required.

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.

• Must have strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Must be comfortable challenging the status quo and bringing forward innovative solutions.

• The ability to collaborate effectively with all levels across a matrix organization.

• The ability to build complex cross-group/department plans, drive, track and report execution progress is required.

• This position will require up to 10% domestic and international travel.

The anticipated base pay range for U.S. locations is $137,000 to $35,750.

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs.  Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan.  The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/ performance year.  Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.

Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

• Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year

• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year

• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year

• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States.Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

This job posting is anticipated to close on April 18, 2025.  The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on to accept additional applications.

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 identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center ( ) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

#LI-Hybrid

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

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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The Vice President of Strategic Planning and Program Operations is a critical leadership role within the MedTech Supply Chain Digital (MTSC Digital) organization, responsible for aligning, enabling, and governing the execution of MedTech Supply Chain Digital’s strategic agenda. This role is responsible for a broad portfolio spanning strategy development, operating model design, planning system transformation, digital architecture, process intelligence, and enterprise engagement.

Bridging strategic intent with executional discipline, this leader integrates planning, systems, and solutions across functions to ensure digital initiatives are prioritized, adopted, and scaled effectively. By guiding resource stewardship, operational governance, and end-to-end process optimization, including ERP template design and architecture validation, the role ensures MTSC Digital delivers business-aligned, measurable impact across the global MedTech Supply Chain.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

U.S.A. New Jersey - Requisition Number: R-020604

Zug, Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-023720

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Responsibilities

MedTech Supply Chain Digital Strategy and Roadmap

• Provide executive leadership in defining and evolving the MTSC Digital strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with the overarching MedTech strategy and transformation agenda.
• Set priorities across MTSC Digital’s Strategic Planning and Operations domains (e.g., Plan Systems, Strategic Engagement, Business Process Intelligence, Solutions Architecture) that drive measurable impact and support broader MedTech Supply Chain goals and KPIs.
• Partner with the VP, MTSC Digital and Strategic Engagement Lead to articulate realized value, influence stakeholders, and secure buy-in ad sponsorship beyond the MTSC Digital organization.
• Align and coordinate ongoing MTSC Digital initiatives and non-MTSC Digital initiatives across broader MedTech landscape to maximize business value, avoid silos/duplication, and foster organization-wide synergy.
• Continuously monitor the external landscape for industry practices and cutting-edge thinking to enable a best-in-class MedTech Supply Chain organization.

Plan Systems Transformation for Supply and Demand Planning

• Define the long-term vision and roadmap for Plan Systems Transformation, driving integration across Supply Chain and Demand Planning functions.
• Lead Plan Systems transformation and integration team to drive enterprise-wide simplification, modernization, and productization of planning capabilities—across process areas and business units—ensuring scalable integration with the future Digital landscape.
• Oversee the strategic vision and execution of program operations while ensuring seamless integration with the Transcend S4Hana Order-to-Cash (OTC) and Make Global Template.
• Guide the implementation of advanced planning capabilities, such as demand sensing, scenario planning, inventory optimization, and constraint-based supply response.
• Monitor adoption and performance of Plan Systems, driving continuous improvement through stakeholder feedback, system analytics, and change management.

Strategic Engagement and Business Adoption

• Provide executive sponsorship and strategic partnership to the VP of MedTech Supply Chain Digital and the respective Transformation Leaders to drive stakeholder engagement and enterprise-wide awareness of MTSC Digital processes, governance, and roadmap.
• Foster strong relationships with senior leaders to enable individual team leads in advancing Strategic Engagement and Business Adoption initiatives across the MedTech Supply Chain.
• Facilitate strategic connections beyond MTSC Digital to ensure consistency of processes, methodologies, and change adoption across the business.
• Actively communicate MedTech Supply Chain Digital priorities with key stakeholders to keep these initiatives at the forefront and to collaboratively accelerate the MedTech business forward.

Operational Excellence and Transformation Enablement

• Provide strategic leadership for MTSC Digital operations, ensuring the organization is structured, resourced, and governed to deliver against enterprise priorities and transformation goals.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment with MedTech Supply Chain operational and strategic objectives, while promoting consistency in decision-making frameworks across the organization. Oversee enterprise-level risk management and issue resolution, proactively removing barriers and enabling timely execution of high-impact initiatives.
• Lead strategic resource management by setting direction for budget allocation, prioritization, and deployment across MTSC Digital initiatives. Establish and govern operational frameworks that promote transparency, agility, and alignment across all MTSC Digital functions, ensuring consistent execution and continuous improvement.

Business Process Intelligence and Excellence

• Provide executive leadership for Business Process Intelligence (BPI) and Solutions Architecture (SA) initiatives, ensuring alignment with the organization’s digital transformation goals.
• Define and champion the strategic vision and operating model for process design, standardization, and continuous improvement in alignment with business objectives.
• Lead a dedicated team responsible for analysis and optimization of end-to-end MedTech Supply Chain processes. Oversee the design and documentation of business processes related to ERP template development, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives, integration standards, and industry best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement of ERP-enabled processes post-implementation by leveraging user feedback, system analytics, and performance metrics to enhance adoption, usability, and business impact.
• Establish and govern a comprehensive process excellence framework, including standards for process mapping, documentation, benchmarking, maturity assessments, and KPI measurement.
• Oversee the institutionalization of standardized documentation practices, including reusable templates, design principles, and centralized repositories to promote consistency and reuse. Establish governance structures for process-related risks, oversee the deployment of scalable solutions, and drive the adoption of process improvements through change management initiatives.

Solutions Architecture and Digital Enablement

• Provide strategic oversight for Solutions Architecture (SA) initiatives that support scalable, future-ready capabilities across the MedTech Supply Chain.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate ERP solutions against business requirements, ensuring robust, scalable, and compliant implementation.
• Integrate process excellence capabilities into digital solution design, ensuring that architecture decisions enable scalability, efficiency, and long-term value realization.
• Partner with analytics and technology teams to synthesize insights, assess the effectiveness of digital transformations, and articulate the value of investments to senior leadership.
• Work with stakeholders to continuously refine and evolve architectural approaches, balancing current needs with future scalability.

Great Place to Work

• Establish & maintain a globally inclusive, diverse, and equitable work environment for the MedTech Supply Chain Digital organization, and inspire, motivate, and empower talent to, as well.
• Recruit, develop, and empower talent in support of maintaining the MedTech Supply Chain Digital organization’s position as a career destination of choice.
• Support the professional growth of direct reports by proactively helping them to identify development opportunities. Mentor and develop in direct team members and ensure the success of all cross-disciplinary teams supporting projects

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree required; An advanced degree such as an MBA is preferred.
• Requires a minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in leadership roles within Supply Chain or Commercial organizations.
• Requires a minimum of 10 years of complex global leadership experience.
• Requires proven experience leading people-centric and business-driven strategies.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience with people management/direct report experience is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Identify the root cause of complex problems and enable solutioning and resolution independently.
• Drive strategic business decision making through data and analytics.
• A strong understanding of emerging MedTech trends in the marketplace is preferred.
• Bring a unique perspective that reimagines current ways of working.
• Strategic leadership and experience building new/enhancing existing capabilities.
• Excellent at building strong relationships with peers and with other stakeholders to influence others and move toward a common vision is required.
• Experience in resource management in accordance with project design and needs.
• Strong knowledge of MedTech Devices, Supply Chain or Commercial Operations is preferred.
• Demonstrated hands-on project management/change management experience is preferred.
• Certification in areas of expertise (e.g., Product Management) is preferred.
• Strong customer focus (internal and external) and experience managing professionals from multiple disciplines is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to collaborate effectively in managing large-scale projects in a matrix format.
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate across cross-functional teams, franchises, business sectors, and disciplines.
• Ability to work effectively and drive alignment in a global environment through strong communication and empowerment, in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Certification in areas like APICS, Lean/Six Sigma, or Process Excellence is preferred.
• This position will require up to 30% travel.

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. 

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center  ( ) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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• In collaboration with Clinical Development and Clinical Operations as well as other BDM functions, sets the vision, direction, and strategy for Clinical Data Management globally and ensures execution of the global data management strategy across regions and across studies/programs. Lead DM resource model internalization for both strategy and implementation in terms of infrastructure, processes/ standards, internal talents/expertise/leadership, and resource planning and management.

• Represents Data Management in governance bodies internally and externally with CRO partners and stakeholders.
• Liaises with other function heads to ensure effective cross-functional collaboration and proactive communication throughout the drug development process.
• Collaborates within the function and cross-functionally to resolve issues pertaining to data management in clinical trials and submissions work.
• Proactively identifies and manages risks for the data management function and supports functional risk identification/management efforts globally.
• Serves as the internal Data Management expert to provide strategic thinking for outsourcing strategy. As a member of the CRO governance committee, provides strategic leadership in Data Management related topics and establishes the oversight model for timely and quality delivery and regulatory compliance of outsourced activities.
• Ensures inspection readiness of all data management activities conducted internally or outsourced

• Provides strong leadership and inspiration to the Data Management function. Hires, develops, and retains talents. Responsible for the performance management of the Data Management function, including performance of outsourced data management activities.
• Forecasts and manages Data Management resources needs, budget and timelines
• Ensures Data Management has the appropriate skills, processes, and tools to achieve the R&D objectives.
• Monitors trends in departmental performance via quality, time, and cost indicators, and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Resolves and/or escalates issues encountered at the department level.
• Provides the highest level of CRO/vendor oversight to ensure project plans are executed properly (e.g., operational leadership teams).

• Serves as a Data Management expert accountable for robust R&D data management processes (including but not limited to CRF/eCRF design, all steps from database development to database release, data review and cleaning, database lock), to ensure data quality/integrity and regulatory compliance
• Ensures that Data Management Plans are consistent and regulatory compliant across studies and programs.
• Promotes Risk Based approaches to data cleaning and review
• Proactively collaborates cross-functionally during interactions with Regulatory Authorities and other key external stakeholders (e.g., advisory committees and integration teams).
• Serves as the Data Management leader representing R&D during regulatory inspections and internal audits pertaining to R&D activities.

• Leads standardization efforts in Data Management and ensure global implementation.
• Promotes automation, innovation, process improvement and technology enhancement in Data Management to increase Drug Development efficiency
• Provides oversight and leads the efforts to implement and develop Data Management processes and tools based on emerging trends, technology, and best practices.
• Leads implementation of improvements and makes recommendations for regional/global implementation.
• Actively contributes to the review of best practices within the function.
• Maintains peer relationships with thought leaders in Data Management and related areas.
• Leverages Data Management and related expertise to promote best practices across the Drug Development lifecycle.

• Bachelor's Degree with 15+ years of relevant experience required
• Master's Degree with 13+ years of relevant experience preferred
• Data management and/or related work experience in a medical device or pharmaceutical company, or similar environment (e.g., CRO) required

Position Description:

The Executive Director of Client Management & Business Development assumes full oversight of the Data Solutions division’s business identification, growth, and management. In addition to developing and leading the complete business development strategy for the Data Solutions division, the Executive Director of Client Management & Business Development maintains and expands relationships with the company’s most important clients and contracts, working to ensure satisfaction with our services and solutions and identify new partnership opportunities.

The Executive Director of Client Management & Business Development supervises a team of staff that supports business development and client management activities, aligning and motivating staff on practices and approaches that support and advance Mathematica’s tech offerings. While reporting to and consulting closely with the Division Leader, the Executive Director of Client Management & Business Development aligns their team on company priorities and future areas of innovation, proactively monitors client trends and behaviors, and helps ensure operational areas of the team are prepared to grow and maintain our competitive edge in the industry.

Core Responsibilities:

Business development and client management:

• Identify and spearhead growth initiatives within the Data Solutions division by identifying market opportunities, understanding client needs, assessing the company’s ability to deliver on the need, and driving the development of solutions.
• Assess project performance and client satisfaction measures, business development pipeline opportunities, and pricing optimization, ensuring revenue targets are met and exceeded.
• Track and manage backlog/revenue to forecast and optimize future revenue opportunities.
• Lead initiatives to identify and convert new business opportunities, growing both the client base and revenue streams.
• Take responsibility for expanding market presence and enhancing the division’s reputation through successful business development activities.
• Develop strategies for entering new markets and identifying key areas of growth within existing client relationships.
• Monitor and ensure that cross-functional teams are well-aligned to deliver high-quality, timely, and cost-effective solutions.
• Take ownership of quality delivery, focusing on “farming” existing accounts to grow client relationships and business over time.
• Foster strong, long-term relationships with both current and prospective clients, ensuring client satisfaction and high-quality service delivery.
• Work with division teammates and company business-development areas to drive client retention strategies, grow current clients, and increase customer lifetime value (CLV).
• Proactively address client feedback to ensure the delivery of exceptional, high-quality products and services.
• Lead high performing team(s) consisting of client partners, data innovation lab staff, and offering leaders within the Data Solutions division.
• Monitor industry trends and analyzes future business development needs

Staff supervision and leadership:

• Set clear performance expectations for staff, define goals and priorities, and establish accountability measures.
• Identify and addresses staff development needs through training, mentorship, and career progression plans.
• Work closely with HR to manage priorities and programs aimed at staff growth, retention, and engagement, ensuring the team is equipped with the skills and knowledge needed for success.
• Facilitate and promote collaboration among staff in all areas of the organization.
• Monitor and track performance management issues and provide support and guidance as necessary; manage performance concerns among direct supervisees as needed.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate team meetings; foster a sense of community and shared experience within the department, engage with staff, seek their input, and promote high morale.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the 1BU Division Leaders, operations team, solution teams, and client partners.
• Act as a bridge between various teams, ensuring alignment on client requirements, service delivery expectations, and solution design.
• Champion our values, cultural fundamentals, and culture of belonging, promoting a positive workplace experience for all employees.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed. 

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree with at least 15 years of relevant business development experience. 
• Experience conducting business development for clients who are facing multidisciplinary needs in tech and policy/program improvement, especially at the government or public level.   
• Direct supervisory experience over large groups of tech staff, including managing staff performance, setting and communicating strategies and expectations, hiring, etc.
• Deep familiarity with, and proven experience leading delivery for, client needs in federal/state government agencies, foundations, commercial, and other environments. 
• Excellent relationship-building skills, with a powerful communication approach and careful listening skills; effective at engaging and inspiring clients and colleagues
• Strong commitment to client-centered approaches that prioritize client needs and goals.
• Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking, relationship-building, and management skills.
• An entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing new, innovative ideas that will stretch the organization and improve its delivery of tech products and offerings.
• Stellar written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to convey complex technical issues to non-expert audiences and present and share results in a way that resonates with clients, practitioners, and policymakers.
• Understanding of financials and business performance metrics
• Adaptability and willingness to embrace innovation and technology transformation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint and project and staffing management tools, including STaRS and Qlik reports.
• Strong organization and analytical skills with knowledge of business acumen and the communication skills needed to interact with a variety of staff and job functions.

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of $190,000 - $250,000. This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance. To apply, please submit a cover letter (optional), resume, code samples, and salary expectations.

STAFFING AGENCIES AND THIRD-PARTY RECRUITERS : Mathematica is not accepting candidates for this role or any technical role from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters. Please do not contact technical or senior staff at Mathematica or share unsolicited resumes. All agency inquiries go through the talent acquisition team and will be routed accordingly.

Staff who contribute to Health-related projects or proposals will eventually work with some of our largest clients, including the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS) and other agencies. Most staff working on these contracts will be required to complete a successful background investigation including the Questionnaire for Public Trust Position SF-85 ( Staff that are unable to successfully undergo the background investigation will need to be able to obtain work outside these contracts. Staff will work with their supervisor to get re-staffed, however if they are unable to do so it may result in employment termination due to lack of work.

Available Locations:  Washington, DC; Princeton, NJ; Remote

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally.

Join us, the future is ours to shape!

The Executive Director of Commercial Excellence and Launch Management will lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of strategies and capabilities that drive successful product launches and maximize commercial impact. This role requires a visionary leader who can integrate cross-functional teams, build world-class launch project management and training programs, and shape customer engagement strategies to achieve sustainable growth.

Position Location

This position will be located at the Princeton, NJ US Headquarters site. Our Sandoz flexible-hybrid working approach allows US office-based employees to work up to 50% of their monthly workdays remotely. This role will not have the ability to be located remotely. Preference will be given to local candidates not requiring relocation.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Launch Excellence & Project Management

• Develop and implement a comprehensive launch excellence framework to optimize new product introductions.
• Ensure teams are equipped with the tools and methodologies for seamless execution of launches and life cycle management projects.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to monitor launch readiness, performance, and post-launch success.
• Closely & Effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Marketing, Sales, Medical Affairs, Market Access, and R&D, Supply Chain) to drive alignment and execution of launch plans.
• Lead lessons-learned sessions to identify best practices and areas for improvement across the portfolio - execute changes for future cases.

Commercial Training

* Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive commercial training programs focused on sales effectiveness, negotiation, onboarding and customer engagement

Customer Strategy & Engagement

* Partner cross functionally to develop and implement strategies that enhance commercial performance across products and geographies, including BD and global initiatives

Leadership & Team Development

* Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team focused on launch and commercial excellence.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential Requirements:

Education

* Bachelor's degree

Essential Qualifications:

* 15+ years of experience in launch excellence, commercial operations, or related fields within the life sciences industry

* Proven success in leading product launches and commercial strategy development across multiple markets

* Strong experience in developing and delivering training programs, particularly in sales and account management functions

* Deep understanding of customer engagement strategies, including digital and omnichannel approaches

* Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills

* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and align diverse teams

Desirable Requirements:

* Advanced degree (MBA, PharmD, or related field)

Travel Requirements:

* Willingness to travel 10%

Sandoz offers a generous employee benefits package that includes a competitive salary, health insurance coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision, a generous company match for retirement savings accounts, and generous paid time off. We also follow a hybrid work policy that combines a mix of in-person and remote work to allow our employees flexibility.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $225,400 - 322,000 - 418,600 USD/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/25, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

On September 30, 2021, Sandoz entered into a 5-year Corporate Integrity Agreement. Certain positions will have responsibilities to support the execution and adherence to CIA obligations, CIA-related deliverables, and any relevant audit, monitoring or Independent Review Organization (IRO) remediation.

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Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit are powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged!

The future is ours to shape!

Sandoz EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Sandoz Reasonable Accommodations Statement:

Sandoz, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email call 1- and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

U.S. Work visa sponsorship not available for this role. Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

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