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Lisbon, Portugal, Madrid, Spain, Milano, Italy, Prague, Czechia, Warsaw, Masovian, PolandJob Description:
Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine (J&J IM), a pharmaceutical company of Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Senior Manager - Strategy & Innovation, EMEA
This position has a primary location of Madrid (ES), Warsaw (PL), Prague (CZ), Lisbon (PT), Milan (IT) or Maidenhead (UK) This position requires up to 20% travel.
Position summary
You will support the Director to translate EMEA strategic priorities into operational routines, governance and measurable outcomes across multiple Product Groups. Besides that you lead the development and execution of a multi‑year technology strategy that directly supports business priorities. Provide program management and product governance for strategic initiatives, manage vendor and pilot engagements, and drive cross‑functional stakeholder alignment across EMEA. Measure and report on adoption, ROI and operational impact while ensuring regulatory and data/privacy compliance; present concise strategic updates and recommendations to senior leadership.
Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of technology strategy aligned to business priorities
Drive adoption, tracking and regional/global alignment of the 3‑Year Strategy Plan and linkage to BP 2027
Provide PMO functions for strategic programs/leadership: planning, milestone management, risk/issues tracking, dependency management, status reporting and meeting cadences
Institutionalize Product Group governance: roadmaps, pipeline management, product boards and KPIs
Manage vendor selection, partnerships and pilot programs; negotiate scope and success criteria
Drive stakeholder alignment across business leaders, IT, data science, finance, legal and operations through effective communication and governance
Define success metrics and track ROI, adoption, and operational impact of deployed solutions
Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality and data/privacy requirements relevant to pharmaceutical environments.
Prepare and present concise updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership
Steer a two‑way Business Technology EMEA engagement platform to enhance communication in EMEA
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences or related field. Master’s degree (MBA, MSc) preferred
8+ years of relevant experience in technology strategy, innovation, management consulting, corporate strategy, or PMO roles—ideally with exposure to life sciences / pharmaceuticals.
Proven record leading end-to-end strategic technology projects and delivering measurable business outcomes
Demonstrated ability to operate as a PMO: project planning, resource management, budgets, status reporting, and risk mitigation
Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills
Strategic and analytical thinking; ability to synthesize complex inputs into clear recommendations
Familiarity with modern technology domains: cloud platforms, data analytics, AI/ML, digital platforms, automation (hands-on understanding, not necessarily deep engineering)
Change management and adoption planning skills
Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present to senior leadership
Strong collaboration, influencing and negotiation skills
Attention to regulatory and data governance requirements in the pharmaceutical sector
Preferred
· Experience operationalizing global–regional models and transferring consulting playbooks into sustained practices
Change management certification or demonstrable adoption outcomes
Reporting & stakeholders
· Reports to Director, Strategy & Innovation (EMEA)
Key partners: Global Strategy & BT, Product Group leads, Commercial, Medical/RA, Finance, HR, Business Technology
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Agile Decision Making, Analytics Insights, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Project Management, Performance Measurement, Program Management, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Tools, Project Reporting, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Statement of Work (SOW), Team ManagementJohnson & Johnson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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