Associate Director, Launch and Strategic Operations - Global Oncology
About The Position
Johnson & Johnson is seeking an Associate Director, Launch and Strategic Operations for Global Oncology in Raritan, New Jersey. The role is a global launch leader responsible for integrating Commercial, Medical Affairs, and Market Access planning; establishing launch governance and readiness standards; and enabling high-quality execution through scalable capabilities, processes, disciplined decision-making, and deliverables. The Associate Director leads cohesive launch planning across these three functions, directs cross-functional teams in building integrated launch plans and deliverables, and supports effective global-to-regional execution. The role applies launch excellence frameworks to guide discussion of interdependencies, risks, mitigation actions, and acceleration scenarios. It also establishes governance for launch readiness metrics and dashboards and advances automation, process optimization, and quality standards to strengthen launch plans. The position also supports above-brand oncology initiatives, portfolio-level oversight, and cross-portfolio opportunities, while driving continuous improvement across GCSO commercial operations. The role is based in Raritan, New Jersey.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- At least 5 years of program management and industry operational experience, such as in business, marketing, supply chain, or product management.
- Demonstrated success leading pre-launch and post-launch planning, integrated roadmaps, or portfolio management in a complex global environment.
- Demonstrated experience within or directly supporting a pharmaceutical Commercial organization.
- Ability to lead matrixed, global, cross-functional teams, drive alignment, and deliver outcomes without direct authority.
- Strong command of program management platforms, data visualization, dashboards, and automation-enabled planning solutions.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Demonstrated accountability for building in new spaces, managing pivoting timelines, scenario planning, and enabling timely decisions.
- Record of implementing measurable process improvements and scalable operational solutions.
Nice To Haves
- Oncology experience.
- Commitment to learning emerging technologies, such as AI, through exploration, iteration, and applying new tools over time.
- Experience building team AI literacy and confidence, reinforcing trusted and responsible AI use and sound judgment.
Responsibilities
- Own the development and implementation of integrated global launch plans, governance, and operating processes for key Launch Brands, aligning cross-functional teams and enabling execution.
- Set launch planning standards and embed portfolio best practices across Commercial, Medical Affairs, and Market Access to drive consistent global and regional readiness.
- Help cross-functional teams identify interdependencies, risks, decision points, and acceleration opportunities; establish mitigation plans and escalate issues requiring leadership action.
- Drive adoption of automation and AI-enabled solutions for launch readiness capabilities, tools, dashboards, and performance metrics that strengthen accountability and enable timely decisions.
- Partner with Global leaders to align global and regional launch deliverables, readiness expectations, handoffs, and ways of working.
- Support above-brand oncology initiatives, including portfolio-level oversight and cross-portfolio opportunities.
- Drive continuous improvement across GCSO commercial operations by identifying performance gaps, implementing scalable solutions, and measuring business impact.
Benefits
- Annual performance bonus, subject to the applicable plan and Company discretion.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Business accident insurance.
- Group legal insurance.
- Consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)), subject to eligibility.
- Long-term incentive program.
- Vacation: up to 120 hours per calendar year.
- Sick time: up to 40 hours per calendar year; up to 56 hours for employees residing in Washington State.
- Holiday pay, including floating holidays: up to 13 days per calendar year.
- Work, Personal and Family Time: up to 40 hours per calendar year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
