Pharmaceutical Development Program Manager (1 of 2)

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 jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. 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): Belgium R-110142, United States of America R-107224 Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission. Job Function: Job Sub Function: Job Category: All Job Posting Locations: Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States of America, 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 We are searching for the best talent for a Pharmaceutical Development Program Manager. Purpose: The Pharmaceutical Development Program Manager (PDPM) is part of the Discovery, Product Development & Supply (DPDS) organization and has the following key areas of responsibility to deliver program outcomes: Provide insights into project timelines and resources, exhibit proactive risk and issue management, and enhances asset value for pharmaceutical development and lifecycle management programs within the Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) and Preclinical Sciences & Translational Safety (PSTS) areas of expertise. Drive strategic decisions and achieve key deliverables for the CMC team, PSTS team, and Project Management Team (PMT), based upon available data, assumptions, scenario development and critical path analysis. Provide expert advice on seamlessly implementing the development plan in line with key decision points and risk mitigation and avoidance activities. Represent CMC and PSTS in PMTs to contribute to cross-functional planning, budgeting, and risk management, and act as key partner towards finance. Participate in initiatives for continuous improvement and simplification across the PDPM role to provide project management support in a more efficient and effective manner. You will be responsible for: Providing program management support to pharmaceutical development and lifecycle management programs from late lead optimization up to and including transfer of ownership. Working closely with functional experts on the CMC and PSTS teams to translate compound development strategies into end-to-end operational CMC and PSTS plans, scenarios, budgets, and risk management approaches, while considering, documenting, and communicating assumptions and opportunities. Being an active member of assigned CMC teams, PSTS teams, and PMTs and key communication bridge between CMC functions, PSTS functions, CDT, and finance. Qualifications/Requirements Education: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a scientific field is required. An advanced degree is preferred. Experience and Skills: Required: A minimum of 6+ years of relevant experience is required. Hands-on knowledge of CMC and nonclinical aspects of pharmaceutical development is required. Partner management, influencing without formal authority, conflict resolution, and clear and transparent communication are required skills and abilities. Preferred: Experience in project management in a matrix organization or process excellence is preferred. Experience with clinical development and regulatory affairs is preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) or another project management certification is highly desirable. Other: Up to 10% international or domestic travel may be required. 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 & 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, external applicants please contact us via internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. If you are under 18 years of age, you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check. #LI-Hybrid Required Skills: Preferred Skills: The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $120,000.00 - $207,000.00 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)). Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off 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 period10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year The 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. For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: #J-18808-Ljbffr Johnson & Johnson Co.