Sr Mgr, MSAT Strategy & Business Integr

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Schaffhausen; Hybrid; CHF 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Manager, MSAT Strategy & Business Integration to lead strategic operations within Manufacturing Science & Technology. The role focuses on developing the MSAT framework, tracking milestones, and driving value through data-driven decisions across global teams.

The position combines onsite and hybrid work with global collaboration; travel up to 20% may be required. Fluent English and experience across IM SC are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Pharmaceutical industry/manufacturing or finance background.
• Proven ability to develop and communicate a clear vision and strategy.
• Ability to influence peers and leaders without formal authority.
• Strategic planning aligned with organizational goals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; data-driven decision making.
• Digital acumen with experience using business apps and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the MSAT Strategic Framework.
• Track milestones and ensure global partner communications align with strategy.
• Assess cross-functional resources and advance key projects and goals.
• Lead governance forums and ensure adherence to the framework.
• Improve the MSAT digital ecosystem for portfolio management and reporting.
• Collaborate with internal/external teams to drive value realization.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Digital literacy

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting/financial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Power BI

Planisware

Minitab

Quickbase

Cora

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:

Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Job Description:

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

We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Manager, MSAT Strategy & Business Integration to join our Team! This is an onsite/hybrid role.

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):

Titusville, NJ United States - Requisition Number: R-105678

Belgium, Ireland and Italy - Requisition Number: R-106750

Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-106752

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Position Overview:

The Senior Manager, MSAT Strategy & Business Integration is part of Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) Strategic Operations, which partners with cross-functional leaders across Innovative Medicines Supply Chain and Therapeutics Development & Supply in the development and execution of the MSAT Strategic Framework. MSAT mission is to provide technical leadership for the introduction and lifecycle management of our product portfolio, while crafting value through innovative responses to customer and business requirements!

This position develops, maintains, and drives the MSAT Strategy & Performance Management Process to use metrics to guide decision making, execution, continuous improvement, measure performance and support the creation and capture of value across MSAT.

Manage the MSAT project tracking framework and support the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of the digital ecosystem supporting portfolio management, resource planning, performance reporting, and key business processes.

Finally, this position leads/contributes on strategic initiatives within MSAT, partnering closely with cross-functional team members for both internal and external industry intelligence, to build people, process, and systems capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development and oversight of the Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) Strategic Framework.
• Formulates the high-level implementation and milestones tracking of the departmental strategic goals and objectives, collaborating with MSAT Platforms, MSAT Strategic Operations, and relevant business and functional leaders to oversee global partner communications and bridge the strategy to successful business execution.
• Evaluates cross-functional resources and engages partners to progress global and regional strategic projects and key end goals and deliverables.
• Drives progression and analysis of key performance measures, goals, and objectives along with project plans for team member action items and achievements.
• Collaborates with cross-functional partners for case development and value realization.
• Facilitates and/or supervises MSAT governance forums ensuring adherence to strategic framework.
• Sustain and improve the MSAT digital ecosystem to support project tracking, portfolio visibility, resource planning, and business process execution.
• Benchmark and leverage external and internal teams across IM SC, where appropriate, embrace effective approaches and ensure the highest standards of MSAT process execution and delivery across Manufacturing & Technical Operations (MTO)
• Integrates Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives into team goals and decision making.

Qualifications

Education:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required. MBA or Advanced degree is preferred.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 8+ years of relevant professional experience is required.
• Experience in Pharmaceutical Industry (manufacturing / technical / supply chain) and/or Business/Finance environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in developing and communicating a clear vision and strategy within a diverse and multicultural environment
• Proven experience with respect to project evaluation and providing recommendations and ability to influence peers and people at higher levels within the organization
• Strategic vision and the ability to align business planning with organizational goals, ensuring that all efforts contribute to the overall success of the organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, enabling you to effectively use data to make informed decisions and drive business growth
• Exceptional social skills, making you a standout colleague and allowing you to influence others without formal authority
• Ability to track process improvement and measure business value realization, ensuring that initiatives are delivering the intended results
• Strong ability to analyze financial data and apply budgeting principles, facilitating effective management of financial resources and informed decision-making
• Strong multitasking abilities, allowing you to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a complex, high-profile, and constantly evolving environment.
• Demonstrated digital acumen with experience using business applications, data, analytics, and workflow technologies to enhance project execution, business processes, and decision-making.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge of end-to-end supply chain
• Experience working within technical teams
• Demonstrated digital competence on supply chain systems, data analysis and visualization solutions (Power BI, Minitab, Planisware, Quickbase, Cora)
• Project management experience or certification (e.g., PMP or FPX)

Other:

• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Works in an international environment across different time zones
• Requires up to 20% domestic and/or international travel - project dependent
• This position is to be based at an Innovative Medicine Supply Chain locations in EU-Belgium, Netherlands, Ireland, Italy, Switzerland, US-NJ/PA

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Alliance Formation, Business Planning, Business Savvy, Corporate Communications, 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