Senior Manager Commercial Development projects | J&J MedTech | Vision

J&J Family of Companies; Taplow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson's Vision Care Western Europe team seeks a Senior Manager - Commercial Development Projects to lead high-impact, cross-functional transformation programmes focused on commercial value creation, gross profit improvement, and portfolio optimisation across Western Europe markets.

Reporting to the Western Europe Vision Care MD, you will mobilize stakeholders, drive measurable business impact, and partner with Market Development and PMO to deliver value through system transformations

Qualifications

• Experience leading cross-functional transformation programmes with measurable business impact.
• Strong ability to translate strategy into executable roadmaps.
• Proven track record in improving gross profit and capital efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and govern multiple interconnected projects aligned to Vision priorities.
• Drive decision-making and challenge status quo.
• Deliver tangible, measurable results and value delivery.
• Develop integrated programme plans including budgets, resources, and risk mitigation.
• Implement governance with executive-level reporting on value delivery and portfolio health.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Commercial, Finance, IT, Supply Chain, and Compliance.

Skills

High Agency Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Commercial acumen

Tools

Salesforce

Dynamics

SAP S4 Hana

Job description

Senior Manager - Commercial Development Projects | J&J MedTech | Vision Care | Western Europe Markets, You will be responsible for leading high-impact, cross-functional transformation programmes , with a strong emphasis on commercial value creation, gross profit improvement, and strategic portfolio optimisation for the Vision Care business across the Western Europe markets. This role goes beyond project delivery and requires a high-agency leader who takes full ownership for outcomes-someone who proactively identifies opportunities, mobilises stakeholders, and drives measurable business impact The successful candidate will be a leading individual contributor who is viewed as a valuable partner by peers and will act as a catalyst for profitable growth , leading initiatives that enhance capital efficiency, optimise product portfolios, and improve commercial execution through both systems transformation and business model innovation. This high-visibility role offers the individual the opportunity to showcase their skills and make a significant business impact, providing a robust platform for career development within J&J, allowing them to pursue career aspirations in any chosen direction. Reporting directly to Managing Director, Western Europe Vision Care, this position will support the J&J Vision Care Western Europe Leadership Team, and work closely with Market Development Director, J&J Vision and EMEA PMO community as as a leading member of the Program Management Office., 1. Programme & Portfolio Management Excellence

1. Programme & Portfolio Management Excellence

• Lead, coordinate, and govern multiple interconnected projects , ensuring alignment to EMEA Vision strategic priorities.
• Challenge the status quo and drive decision-making
• Ensure delivery of tangible, measurable results
• Develop integrated programme plans , including timelines, dependencies, resources, budgets & budgetary control, vendor management, and risk mitigation.
• Implement robust governance frameworks , including executive-level reporting on:
• Value delivery (gross profit, revenue, cost optimisation)
• Portfolio health and prioritisation
• Strategic alignment and trade-offs
• Lead and influence senior stakeholders across Marketing, Commercial, Finance, IT, Supply Chain, and Compliance .

2. Strategic Business Transformation & Value Creation

• Lead and deliver a portfolio of strategic initiatives aligned to mid- and long-term growth objectives , with clear linkage to gross profit and return on capital investment.
• Proactively identify business issues and opportunities
• Identify, shape, and execute gross profit enhancement programmes , including:
• Portfolio optimisation (SKU rationalisation, mix improvement, lifecycle management)
• Pricing, margin, and trade investment effectiveness
• Channel and go-to-market model optimisation
• Be accountable for value realisation , ensuring matrix teams deliver against financial and strategic targets-not only milestones.
• Translate strategic priorities into a structured roadmap and sequenced project portfolio , ensuring measurable value delivery and benefits tracking.

3. Strategic Roadmap Development

• Build and continuously refine multi-year strategic roadmaps linked to:
• Sustainable capital efficient profitable growth
• Market competitiveness and portfolio positioning
• Translate strategy into clear execution pathways , defining:
• Priority initiatives
• Sequencing and dependencies
• Resource requirements and trade-offs
• Partner with commercial, finance, and supply chain leaders to ensure roadmap credibility and execution feasibility .

4. Systems & Business Model Transformation

• Shape and lead major system implementations (CRM, ERP, Digital EcoSystems) while ensuring:
• Strong linkage to business value and commercial outcomes
• Adoption and operating model integration
• Drive transformation initiatives including:
• New trade channels and routes-to-market
• Business model innovation
• Digital enablement of commercial processes, Acts as a catalyst for change , consistently raising performance standards and challenging existing ways of working.
• Combines strategic thinking with execution excellence , ensuring ideas translate into delivered outcomes.
• Coaches and mentors teams on value-driven programme delivery and structured problem solving .Strong experience in programme and portfolio management in complex, matrix organisations .
• Demonstrated experience in:
• Portfolio optimisation and commercial performance improvement
• Building and executing strategic roadmaps
• Managing multi-year transformation programmes linked to growth, gross profit improvement and efficiency

3. Capabilities

• High Agency Leadership & Ownership - bias for action, accountability for outcomes, and resilience in navigating complexity.
• Strong strategic thinking, business acumen and intellectual curiosity , with the ability to connect initiatives to financial impact.
• Ability to translate strategy into executable plans and measurable results .
• Advanced stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior leadership level .

4. Technical & Functional Skills

• Experience with CRM (Salesforce/Dynamics), ERP (SAP S4 Hana), and Digital Transformations .
• Strong grounding in commercial, financial, and supply chain processes .
• Expertise in project/programme methodologies (FPX, Agile, PMBOK, etc.) ., Curious Mindset, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Thinking

Preferred Skills: Agile Decision Making, Agility Jumps, Analytics Insights, Business Alignment, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Leadership, Organizational Project Management, Organizing, Program Management, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Tools, Project Reporting, Statement of Work (SOW), Technical Credibility

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