Director, Strategic Initiatives & Marketing Operations

Director, Strategic Initiatives & Marketing Operations Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America Job Function: Marketing Job Sub Function: Strategic Marketing Job Category: Professional Key Responsibilities Support the President and the OC members in setting agendas and planning the cadence of key operational and governance forums. Build governance and operational capabilities to enable the flow-through of global strategy to execution. Drive adoption of high‑performing team principles within the OC and PLT. Operationalize and drive accountability for a performance management framework, including metrics and scorecards. Lead design and creation of business update review content (e.g., WW Chair updates, business unit/region/key markets reviews). Implement decision‑making and resource prioritization approaches leveraging data and analytics. Lead and manage strategic initiatives, including timelines, budget, project management, and interdependencies. Partner with Communications to ensure clear and consistent messaging across Town Halls and senior executive forums. Qualifications Minimum of a Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred. Minimum of 10 years of professional experience required. Knowledge of the healthcare market required; experience in surgery‑based medical device businesses strongly preferred. Demonstrated project management capability; Project/Program Management Certification preferred. Excellent strategic thinking with the ability to flex between big picture and detail; ability to prioritize and lead multiple, sometimes ambiguous scenarios. Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills; previous experience developing KPIs and dashboards preferred. Up to 25% international travel may be required. Required Skills Brand Marketing Brand Positioning Strategy Business Alignment Business Storytelling Business Valuations Consulting Critical Thinking Cross‑Functional Collaboration Customer Intelligence Data Analysis Data‑Driven Decision Making Developing Others Digital Strategy Execution Focus Financial Analysis Go‑to‑Market Strategies Inclusive Leadership Industry Analysis Leadership Market Research Negotiation Problem Solving Product Development Lifecycle Product Portfolio Management Preferred Skills Brand Marketing Brand Marketing Brand Positioning Strategy Business Alignment Business Storytelling Business Valuations Consulting Critical Thinking Cross‑Functional Collaboration Customer Intelligence Data Analysis Data‑Driven Decision Making Developing Others Digital Strategy Execution Focus Financial Analysis Go‑to‑Market Strategies Inclusive Leadership Industry Analysis Leadership Market Research Negotiation Problem Solving Product Development Lifecycle Product Portfolio Management [+ 4 more] Benefits 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)). The position is eligible for the company’s long‑term incentive program. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Pay Transparency The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $150,000.00 - $258,750.00. Additional Description for Pay Transparency: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr 6041-Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc Legal Entity