Sr Mgr, QC Strat, Ops, & Initiatives

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Job Function:

Strategy & Corporate Development

Job Sub Function:

Strategic Planning

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

Role summary

The Sr. Manager, Q&C Strategy, Operations, and Initiatives, will lead operations for the Chief Quality Officer and Quality & Compliance Leadership Team (QCLT), driving executive-ready agendas, governance forums, and high-impact leadership engagements. This role will translate leadership priorities and decisions into clear action plans, accountable ownership, and measurable progress while continuously improving team effectiveness. In addition, this Sr. Manager will lead and deliver cross-functional strategic initiatives with strong program governance, risk management, and hands-on project leadership/coaching. 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

CQO / QCLT Strategy & Operations

• Lead Q&C Leadership Team (QCLT) operations, including development of the annual meeting agenda based on strategic priorities, planning of detailed agendas for monthly QCLT meetings, managing requests for QCLT presentation, and engaging teams based on topics requested by the CQO / QCLT

• Own curation and maintenance of the QCLT repository and SharePoint which houses all content presented to and developed by the QCLT, ensuring effective curation of pre-reads and other content (e.g., financial updates) for QCLT

• Facilitate translation of QCLT decisions into action items and initiatives as needed with clear owners, accountability, and timelines, ensuring ongoing progress visibility

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of QCLT teaming and meeting effectiveness

• Develop annual strategy for CQO / QCLT org and employee engagement, subsequently engaging with relevant site or country leadership to plan CQO and/or QCLT travel and employee engagement events including planning itineraries and managing logistics (in partnership with admin team)

Strategic initiatives and project execution

• Drive execution of required initiatives based on enterprise, Technical Operations & Risk, Q&C, 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 7 years of relevant experience and demonstrated progression

• Experience from a top-tier management consulting firm (or investment bank) with demonstrated progression

• 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

• Project leadership experience with a strong track record of timely execution and driving outcomes through influencing others, especially non-direct reports

• Experience in Quality & Compliance in Pharmaceuticals or MedTech

• 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:

Audience Engagement, Management Consulting, Oral Presentation, Proposal Presentation, Written Presentation

Preferred Skills:

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

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$122,000.00 - $212,750.00

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 period10 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: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits