Associate Director, Project Management Business Operations

Johnson & Johnson • Raritan, NJ

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 https://www.jnj.com Job Function: Enterprise Management Job Sub Function: R&D Management Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America 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 an Associate Director, Project Management Business Operations, to be located in Raritan, NJ. This is a hybrid position and requires you to be onsite 3 days a week. The Business Operation Project manager in Pharmaceutical R&D is responsible for supporting 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. You will be responsible for:

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Life Sciences or Engineering
• 8-15 Years in project management/leadership in pharmaceutical environment (preferred R&D)
• Highly organized and able to work independently.
• Well develop influencing skills and interest om building relationship across functional area
• Able to negotiate through complex and difficult decision-making processes.
• Goal oriented and strategic thinker
• Problem solving skills.
• Coping well with tight timeline
• People management in matrix organization
• Travel of up to 10%, domestic and possibly international

Nice To Haves

• PMP Project Management, Process Excellence, or equivalent Training / Certification

Responsibilities

• Project management: You will work closely with SBO directors and Sr directors to oversee various initiatives within R&D, ensuring that they are executed successfully and within the given timelines. This includes coordinating with cross-functional teams, tracking progress, and managing any potential risks or issues that may arise.
• Operations Strategy: You will play a key role in developing and implementing strategic plans to optimize the business operations. This includes identifying areas for improvement, streamlining processes, and ensuring that operational efficiency is maximized You will support the governance model for the SBO, create standardized portfolio prioritization framework and stage-gate process. Define, monitor, and analyze KPI’s regularly reporting to management
• Stakeholder Management: You will interact with various stakeholders, both internal and external to R&D, to ensure alignment and collaboration across the organization. This includes building relationships with key stakeholders, managing their expectations, and effectively communicating project updates and progress.
• Continuous Improvement: You will constantly seek opportunities for process improvement and innovation within R&D operations. This involves identifying bottlenecks, implementing best practices, and driving a culture of continuous improvement to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness.
• Communication: Encourage open communication and collaboration among team members. Create an environment where everyone feels safe to share ideas, ask questions, and provide feedback, enabling a culture of continuous improvement.
• People leadership Ability to inspire, guide, and positively influence individuals and teams towards achieving common goals. It involves effectively managing and developing people to reach their full potential, fostering a positive work culture, and creating an environment that encourages collaboration, growth, and engagement.

Benefits

• Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.
• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
• Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees