Director Strategy Initiatives & Execution

Director of Strategic Initiatives & Execution

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: Strategy & Corporate Development

Job Sub Function: Strategic Planning

Job Category: Professional

Location: Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

Role Summary:

The Director of Strategic Initiatives & Execution will lead and drive the execution of critical Quality and Compliance ("Q&C")-wide strategic initiatives, partnering closely within Quality & Compliance and/or cross-functionally across J&J to identify, launch, and lead critical projects with measurable outcomes and impact to the function, J&J sectors, and patients. In parallel, the director will provide strategic business partnership to the Q&C finance team, partnering closely to shape strategic narratives on annual financial deliverables, including the long-range financial plan, business plan, quarterly reporting, and current year forecast updates. This role reports to the Sr. Director, Strategic Insights & Performance Management and will work closely with the Chief Quality Officer and Q&C Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities:

Q&C Strategic Finance:

• Lead strategic finance as the business finance lead for corporate Q&C, developing strategic narratives in close partnership with Q&C Finance on annual financial deliverables, including the long-range financial plan, business plan, quarterly reporting, and current year forecast updates.
• Provide planning and oversight for the Q&C Strategic Insights & Performance Management organization budget, which includes the budget of the Office of the CQO, leading annual budget planning, monthly tracking / reconciliation / analysis, and ongoing reporting and management of purchases / spending
• Develop sustainable approach, in partnership with Q&C Finance, to provide ongoing visibility, detailed financial and headcount reporting for the corporate Q&C budget, including planned versus actual, for both what is directly in corporate Q&C and for headcount directly funded by sector or partner functions

Q&C Strategic Initiatives and Project Execution:

• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize opportunities to advance the overall Q&C vision and strategic imperatives, focusing on organizational-wide innovations to pursue, efficiencies to capture, gaps to enhance, and risks to mitigate that better enable Q&C to deliver on its mandate to the enterprise
• Translate prioritized opportunities into actionable projects, refining scope, business case, project plan, resourcing and measurement of success to secure leadership buy-in and funding where required
• Lead end-to-end and day-to-day execution and delivery of critical Q&C initiatives and projects, including planning / work-stream development, resource and team set up, governance, risk mitigation, change management, and communications to drive stakeholder alignment

Enterprise, Technical Operations & Risk, and Cross-Functional Initiatives Execution:

• Drive execution of required initiatives based on enterprise, Technical Operations & Risk, and/or cross-functional priorities and initiatives, including planning, execution, governance, risk management / escalation
• Serve as Q&C lead on cross-functional initiatives, partnering effectively with cross-functional teams while ensuring clear representation of Q&C requirements and effective alignment from relevant Q&C leadership
• Support other responsibilities, projects, and deliverables across Strategic Insights and Performance Management team as dynamically required, potentially with limited possible advanced planning

Organization, People, and Team Development:

• Lead project-based team(s) effectively while more broadly role modeling strategic initiative execution and project management best practices
• Facilitate mutual talent development for Strategic Insights and Performance Management organization, facilitating sharing of areas of strengths and expertise through formal peer development channels and informal connections
• Provide coaching and mentorship to more junior talent in Strategic Insights and Performance Management organization

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree with strong academic credentials
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience and demonstrated progression
• Project leadership experience with a strong track record of timely execution and driving outcomes through influencing others, especially non-direct reports
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information, frame decisions, and deliver executive-ready storylines and materials
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; strong data visualization and presentation craftsmanship

Preferred:

• Experience from a top-tier management consulting firm (or investment bank) with demonstrated progression
• Advanced degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Natural / Physical sciences, Computer Science, Technology, or related field
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, including scenario/sensitivity analysis and the ability to translate numerical output into executive insights
• Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing digital, analytics, AI enablement
• Demonstrated effectiveness and impact working closely with senior leadership (VP+) of large corporations
• Ability to work effectively and independently in a dynamic, ambiguous environment while managing multiple priorities with strong attention to detail and deadlines
• Fast learner with intellectual curiosity and collaborative mindset open to new ways of working, learning, coaching, feedback, and sharing of knowledge across a fast-paced, high-demand, execution-oriented team
• Flexibility to meet demands of the role which may occasionally encroach on personal time, although all attempts are made to minimize this

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Alliance Formation, Business Communications, Business Planning, Business Savvy, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Mentorship, Operational Excellence, Performance Measurement, Problem Solving, Regulatory Environment, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Analysis, Strategic Change, Strategic Thinking, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

$150,000.00 - $258,750.00

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. 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 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, please go to: -