Senior Manager, Strategic Planning

Job description

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. Learn more at jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Strategy & Corporate Development Job Sub Function: Strategic Planning Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America Job Description: We are searching for the best talent for our Senior Manager, Strategic Planning position, to be located in Spring House, PA or Malvern, PA. Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s): United States- Requisition Number: R-086251 Belgium - Requisition Number: R-090037 Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission. About Innovative Medicine Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine Purpose: The Senior Manager, Strategic Planning, will lead the design, evolution, and scaling of business operations capabilities across Therapeutics Development & Supply (TDS). This role is responsible for enabling effective planning, resource management, and performance insights to support a large, complex, and global organization. The Senior Manager will partner closely with TDS functions, Finance, Capacity Management, and other business partners to establish standardized, scalable processes and ways of working. This includes aligning priorities across organizational units and geographies and ensuring effective coordination of work to deliver against TDS objectives. Success in this role requires strong business and financial acumen, the ability to lead organizationally both directly and through influence, and a consistent record of implementing processes that drive consistency, efficiency, and decision quality. The role also plays a key part in modernizing business operations through the application of analytics and digital capabilities to reduce reliance on manual and people-intensive processes. You will be responsible for: Leading the design, standardization, and scaling of business operations processes across TDS, including financial planning, resource management, and business performance tracking Establishing and enhancing integrated planning and review processes that align priorities across functions, geographies, and business partners Collaborating with Finance, Capacity Management, Procurement, and other team members to ensure coordinated planning and execution against TDS objectives Developing and implementing frameworks, standards, and governance processes that enable consistent and efficient execution at scale Driving alignment across organizational boundaries, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes Translating business needs into practical, implementable solutions, and drive adoption across the organization Leading implementation of new processes and capabilities, including stakeholder engagement, communication, and adoption support Developing and applying analytics and digital solutions to improve visibility, enable high quality decision-making, and reduce reliance on manual processes Leading development of dashboards, reporting, and performance metrics to provide transparency into financials, resources, and operational performance Identifying and leading initiatives to improve efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness of business operations capabilities Operating effectively in a dynamic environment, balancing multiple priorities and evolving business needs Qualifications / Requirements: Master’s degree required, preferably in a scientific field, business administration, operations, or a related field. 8-10 years of experience in business operations, financial planning, strategy, or related roles within biopharma or complex organizations required. Strong business and financial competence, with experience in budgeting, resource planning, and performance management required. Experience designing, implementing, and scaling business processes across large, complex organizations is required. Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and coordinate work across functions, geographies, and business units required. Experience applying analytics and digital tools (e.g., reporting platforms, data visualization, automation tools) to enhance operational capabilities required. Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, with the ability to translate complex needs into structured solutions required. Broad understanding of drug development processes, including exposure to CMC and/or pharmaceutical R&D required. 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. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. If you are under 18 years of age you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check #LI-Hybrid Required Skills: 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)). 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 –4