Director, Partnership Management

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. Job Function Project/Program Management Group Job Sub Function R&D Project Management Job Category People Leader All Job Posting Locations Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America; Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America; Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America 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 Position Title Director, Partnership Management Location The position can primarily be located in Titusville, NJ; Spring House, PA; or Raritan, NJ, with 3 days on‑site per J&J Flex policy. Purpose This role is critical in driving the successful delivery of a dynamic R&D portfolio by overseeing and managing productive and effective partnerships with Global Development’s external suppliers. These partnerships will cover a range of services, including clinical trial execution, lab services, home health, digital health and flexible staffing services (biometrics and trial management). The Director, Partnership Management will be a key member of the Partnerships department and serve as a key connector between internal stakeholders and their relevant external counterparts at the supplier/partner for one or more categories. The incumbent will champion their external partner and be a representative and spokesperson for Johnson & Johnson. The Director will report to the Senior Director, Partnership Management and will work closely with members of the Partnership Management team, Partnership accountability team, and key functional and business leaders to enable a new centralized partnerships oversight function. This position involves setting the strategic direction for partnership management, driving innovation, and ensuring adherence to all regulatory and company standards. It is also accountable for a fit‑for‑purpose governance structure and oversight of the relationships and performance of the suppliers/partners in scope. The Director will optimize existing relationships and will construct, develop and proactively pursue new relationships to meet the portfolio needs in close partnership with the involved GD functions, Finance, R&D Procurement, R&D Quality, and other J&J Innovative Medicine stakeholders to meet the short‑and long‑term deliverables defined by the business, maximizing value of the alliance and ensuring delivery of the development portfolio. Key Responsibilities Proactively manage and grow partnerships to effectively deliver business objectives, including management of budget and headcount, with a focus on quality and adherence to Health Authority and legal regulations. Ensure governance structures are in place and contribute to global governance, driving consistency across the portfolio. Oversee the execution of partnership strategies, address and resolve issues, ensuring suppliers meet contractual obligations. Develop and maintain a strong understanding of business partner needs, identify opportunities and strategic focus areas in conjunction with business partners across J&J IM. In partnership with procurement, finance, and business partners, establish and implement a supplier strategy in alignment with overall business needs. Support the execution and anticipation of resource needs for a given set of capabilities across patterns/suppliers. Lead or participate in projects related to implementation, maintenance, and optimization of the One Delivery Model. Support the execution of geographic optimization strategy in collaboration with GD stakeholders and providers. Assess and validate new partnerships, highlighting the innovation capabilities they bring. Support the implementation of new suppliers. Drive a culture of continuous improvement within Partnerships and develop networks to foster growth. Develop and maintain partnership standards & playbooks and ensure adherence. Address and resolve issues, ensuring suppliers meet contractual obligations. Lead and provide guidance to a team of Partnership Management and Enablement professionals. Ensure alignment with goals, vision, and contractual obligations. Collaborate with an agile mindset in a lean team, build strong relationships between internal stakeholders and external counterparts. Develop functional expertise to anticipate future needs. Support the implementation of new suppliers and establish supplier strategies. Travel: up to 10% domestic and potential international travel. Qualifications / Requirements A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required, preferably in a business or scientific field. A minimum of 10 years of related industry experience is required. A minimum of 3-5 years of direct vendor/supplier management experience is preferred. Must have demonstrated leadership success. Experience in managing external stakeholders/strategic partnership and/or alliance management is required. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and influence decision-making across a matrix organization is required. Knowledge of supplier processes and contracting is preferred in either in a deliverables‑based model or functional‑service provider model. Sound business and financial acumen is preferred. People Leader Experience is preferred. 10% domestic travel and potential international travel will be required for this position. Required Skills Agility Jumps, Business Alignment, Developing Others, Fact-Based Decision Making, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Operational Excellence, Performance Measurement, Process Control, Program Management, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Reporting, Project Schedule, Quality Control (QC), Research and Development, Succession Planning Preferred Skills Agility Jumps Business Alignment Developing Others Fact-Based Decision Making Inclusive Leadership Leadership Operational Excellence Performance Measurement Process Control Program Management Project Management Methodology (PMM) Project Management Office (PMO) Project Reporting Project Schedule Quality Control (QC) Research and Development Succession Planning The anticipated base pay range for this position is $164,000.00 - $282,900.00 Additional Description For Pay Transparency Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long‑term incentive program. Benefits Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado – 48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – 56 hours per calendar year 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 the 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, 10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time‑Off – 80 hours per calendar year For additional general information on Company benefits, go to Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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