Director, R&D Business Operations

Johnson Johnson; Raritan (IL); Hybrid; USD 164,000 - 283,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k) savings plan

Long-term incentive program

Time off benefits

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson seeks a Senior Director to lead R&D Strategic Business Operations within Innovative Medicine R&D. Located in Raritan, NJ or Spring House, PA, the role drives optimization initiatives across global R&D and other departments, delivering cost-saving and efficiency improvements.

The candidate will manage portfolios, budgets, and timelines while guiding cross-functional teams in a matrix environment, with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years in project management/leadership in a pharmaceutical environment, ideally R&D.
• Experience in contracting and/or procurement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Strong influencing skills and relationships across functions.
• Ability to navigate complex business decisions.
• Strategic thinker with results orientation.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading people in a matrix organization; travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead process optimization and business transformation initiatives across Innovative Medicine R&D with timely delivery.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve efficiency and cost-saving objectives.
• Manage project portfolios, budgets, resources, timelines, and KPIs.
• Build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders for alignment and adoption.
• Lead change management and continuous improvement for operational effectiveness.
• Lead contract simplification initiatives with Legal, Procurement, GSINC, and global functions.
• Lead and develop teams in a matrix environment; ensure high performance.
• Support integration with GSINC and interface with Legal and Procurement.
• Oversee all contract simplification initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Contracting

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Change management

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Matrix leadership

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field

Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) preferred

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:

R&D Operations

Job Sub Function:

Multi-Family R&D Operations

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for our Director, R&D Business Operations position, to be located in Raritan, NJ or Spring House, PA.

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 Director R&D Strategic Business Operations in Innovative Medicine R&D is responsible for leading and overseeing multiple optimization projects within global R&D and potentially with other departments in J&J. This role will help to transform the way R&D operates. The role requires strong project management skills, as well as a strategic mindset to optimize business operations and drive down development costs. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of pharmaceutical R&D processes, excellent communication and leadership abilities, and a track record of successfully managing cross functional initiatives with a focus on cost saving & efficiency. Continuous improvement and stakeholder management are also key aspects of this role. The Business Operation Project Leader will play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, ensuring successful project implementation, and contributing to the overall advancement of pharmaceutical research and development.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading process optimization and business transformation initiatives across Innovative Medicine R&D, ensuring successful execution, risk management, and delivery against established timelines.
• Developing and implementing operational strategies that improve efficiency, simplify processes, optimize resource utilization, and support cost-saving objectives.
• Managing project portfolios, budgets, resources, timelines, and key performance indicators to drive successful implementation and achievement of business objectives.
• Building partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to drive alignment, support decision making, and ensure successful adoption of strategic initiatives.
• Leading change management and continuous improvement efforts to enhance operational effectiveness and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Leading contract simplification initiatives and partnering with Legal, Procurement, GSINC, and other global functions to support business operations and organizational transformation.
• Leading and developing teams in a matrix environment, fostering collaboration, accountability, engagement, and high performance.
• Supporting seamless integration with GSINC (Global Simplification & Innovation in Contracting)
• Interfacing with global functions like Legal and Procurement
• Managing all contract simplification initiatives

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field. An Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in Life Sciences or a related field preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years in project management/leadership in a pharmaceutical environment, preferably R&D.
• Experience in contracting and/or procurement required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong influencing skills with the ability to build relationships across functional areas.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate and negotiate complex business decisions.
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and timelines.
• Experience leading people in a matrix organization, including direct people management and/or leadership of cross-functional teams.
• Up to 10% domestic and international travel required.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$164,000.00 - $282,900.00

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

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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.

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