Operations, Strategy & Execution Lead

Johnson & Johnson MedTech; Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson MedTech in Leeds is recruiting for an Operations, Strategy & Execution Lead to shape and execute DS UK's strategic priorities and drive alignment across marketing, communications and partners.

Based in Leeds, this role focuses on governance, financial planning, and delivering strategic projects that accelerate commercial growth and brand value. Strong leadership, stakeholder management and data-driven decision making are essential.

Qualifications

• University degree in business administration, marketing & communications, public administration or related fields is preferable but not essential.
• Ability to lead and influence senior leaders without direct reporting line responsibility.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in strategy development and governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead the execution of DS UK strategic priorities, through execution, governance and planning.
• Lead strategic projects and drive execution against priorities, driving clarity of ownership and execution to ensure delivery of financial commitments.
• Lead the internal and external execution of the new DS branding and value proposition.
• Execute cadence of internal, social media and digital storytelling to reinforce strategic priorities, portfolio milestones.
• Execute, Shape and lead key internal and external engagements alongside BU leads, comms and government affairs to support the DS strategic priorities
• Lead and Shape the DS marketing council (Focus on DS Branding / Value Proposition / Development of the marketing role/function in DS).
• Strategic Support: Translate regional/global strategy into measurable plans, facilitate and run financial planning cycles and performance reviews (e.g. Commercial Operations), and deliver business cases and scenario analysis.
• Support/Engage in the transformation/development of Leeds One site, as a member of the governance team, shaping plans to accelerate DePuy Synthes.
• Cross-functional program management: Create project plans, manage timelines, owners and risks, maintain governance and clear reporting.

Skills

Alliance Formation

Business Communications

Business Planning

Business Savvy

Data Reporting

Demand Planning

Developing Others

Financial Forecasting

Inclusive Leadership

Inspirational

Leadership

Operational Excellence

Operations Management

Performance Measurement

Problem Solving

Regulatory Environment

Strategic Analysis

Strategic Change

Strategic Thinking

Education

University degree in business administration, marketing & communications, public administration or related fields

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Operations, Strategy & Execution Lead, located in Leeds, United Kingdom.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided.

As we navigate the DePuy Synthes separation and shape our new standalone organisation our focus is aligned behind shaping and executing strategies that drive sales acceleration ensuring sustainable growth. As we shape and evolve our DePuy Synthes mindset it is critical that we develop organisational, commercial and cultural transformation as we launch our new brand presence and value proposition with our customers and external stakeholders. Working alongside the DS Leadership team, this position drives the execution and accountability for turning the UK strategies into clear actions, aligning communication, marketing and functional partners whilst ensuring effective execution of strategic priorities to accelerate financial delivery.

Core Responsibilities

• Shape and lead the execution of DS UK strategic priorities, through execution, governance and planning.
• Lead strategic projects and drive execution against priorities, driving clarity of ownership and execution to ensure delivery of financial commitments.
• Lead the internal and external execution of the new DS branding and value proposition.
• Execute cadence of internal, social media and digital storytelling to reinforce strategic priorities, portfolio milestones.
• Execute, Shape and lead key internal and external engagements alongside BU leads, comms and government affair to support the DS strategic priorities
• Lead and Shape the DS marketing council (Focus on DS Branding / Value Proposition / Development of the marketing role/function in DS).
• Strategic Support: Translate regional/global strategy into measurable plans, facilitate and run financial planning cycles and performance reviews (e.g. Commercial Operations), and deliver business cases and scenario analysis.
• Support/Engage in the transformation/development of Leeds One site, as a member of the governance team, shaping plans to accelerate DePuy Synthes.
• Cross-functional program management: Create project plans, manage timelines, owners and risks, maintain governance and clear reporting.

Required Education And/or Experience

• Driven by results performance & ability to shape, execute business strategy by robust governance, influencing others without a direct report line.
• Ability to understand business strategy and coach the transition to translate it into actionable plans, coupled with high execution focus and exceptional planning skills.
• Ability to navigate the DS matrix, manage multiple stakeholders and at all levels of the organisation
• Strong passion and track record for innovation & will to make things happen & deliver.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in local language(s) and English; effective interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Data analysis skills and ability to draw actionable conclusions.
• Creative divergent thinking, problem solving skills, inclusive thinking.
• University degree in business administration, marketing & communications, public administration or related fields or studies would be preferable but not essential.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to lead and influence senior leaders without direct reporting line responsibility.
• Proven communication, presentation skills – in all forms.
• Experience of managing social media platforms and communication platforms.
• IT literate – ability to analyse and present information using appropriate IT resources.

Required Skills

Preferred Skills

Alliance Formation, Business Communications, Business Planning, Business Savvy, Data Reporting, Demand Planning, Developing Others, Financial Forecasting, Inclusive Leadership, Inspirational, Leadership, Operational Excellence, Operations Management, Performance Measurement, Problem Solving, Regulatory Environment, Strategic Analysis, Strategic Change, Strategic Thinking

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.