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Job Function:
Project/Program Management GroupJob Sub Function:
R&D Project ManagementJob Category:
ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:
Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaJob Description:
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We are searching for the best talent for Associate Director, Strategy and Operations in Spring House, PA.
Purpose: The Associate Director, Strategy and Operations, will play a critical role in functional leadership and operational support to ensure the successful execution of initiatives that enhance efficiency and drive scientific innovation of the Discovery Technologies and Molecular Pharmacology (DTMP) Organization. This individual will partner closely with the Director of Strategy & Operations to understand Therapeutics Discovery scientific strategy and drive continuous improvements and change management within DTMP.
You will be responsible for:
- Manage Functional Resources to Target (Operational Costs, Capex, Headcount)
- Optimize functional efficiencies across CROs, contractors, and lab supplies through contracting oversight & procurement partnership
- Manage DTMP partnerships and collaborations in conjunction with Alliance Management
- Drive strategic and process operational improvement initiatives on behalf of DTMP
- Contribute DTMP inputs to Therapeutics Discovery financial planning and forecasting cycles
- Functional Leadership support including LT/ELT Meeting Facilitation & Communications
- Support 2026 Functional G&O development and progress tracking
- Maintain Functional 3 year Strategies
- Support Functional Recruitment & Onboarding
- Support DTMP LT with talent processes (advancements, talent talks, year-end performance)
Leadership Characteristics:
- Motivates, inspires and influences others across the organization and enterprise to achieve results
- Models Courage & Care behaviors centered on Our Credo Values
- Demonstrates strong Execute and Optimize leadership behaviors to drive efficiency and strategic change management
- Establishes and maintains strong relationships with key external and internal stakeholders to attain business results
- Partners with CGM Leadership Team to drive cross functional initiatives
Qualifications / Requirements:
Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s Degree is preferred.
Skills/Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in both laboratory sciences and operations in pharma R&D
- Knowledge of Discovery sciences and business
- Strong organizational skills related to data management
- Demonstrated success at developing highly collaborative and effective relationships in complex, highly matrixed organization
- Ability to present and communicate to stakeholders
- Individual must have demonstrated experience and success with external partnerships
- This candidate would have change management experience
- Experience in assessing technology, external environment & R&D process requirements to successfully drive operational productivity, strategy optimization, process improvements and efficiencies
- This person will have experience with Program, Project and Financial Management
- Ability to translate data into information and strategies into executable action plans
- This role requires 10-30% domestic and international travel as needed.
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.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Agility Jumps, Business Alignment, Collaborating, Continuous Improvement, Mentorship, Operational Excellence, Organizing, Performance Measurement, Process Control, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Reporting, Project Schedule, Quality Control (QC), Research and Development, Technical CredibilitySkills Required
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in laboratory sciences and operations in pharma R&D
- Knowledge of Discovery sciences and business
- Strong organizational skills related to data management
- Change management experience
- Experience with Program, Project and Financial Management
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is characterized as comprehensive across medical, dental, and vision, with added supports like onsite clinics, fitness centers, and Employee Assistance resources. Mental-health services and wellbeing reimbursements are also described as meaningful components of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are portrayed as a major differentiator, combining a 401(k) with employer matching and an employer-funded pension plan. Stock options and other long-term financial supports are also positioned as part of the broader rewards mix.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-related benefits are presented as notably strong, including paid parental leave for all new parents and additional leave types for caregiving and bereavement. Financial assistance for adoption, fertility treatment, and surrogacy is highlighted as a significant support.
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