Change Readiness Director

Johnson & Johnson • New Brunswick, NJ

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About The Position

The Change Readiness Director is part of Johnson & Johnson’s Strategy, Portfolio, & Operations organization and advances its Learning, Development, and Business Readiness strategic pillar. The role drives organizational change and leads the strategy, development, and implementation of improvement programs and transformations to improve performance and efficiency across R&D. The Director advises senior management on opportunities to support successful change and adoption, and guides colleagues through consultation, mentoring, and collaborative problem-solving across matrix teams.

The role works with R&D senior leaders and employees to prepare the organization for continuous evolution and the implementation and realization of strategic initiatives. It promotes a purpose-driven environment by aligning solutions with Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and C.E.O. Leadership Imperatives, as well as R&D’s Courage & Care culture. The position oversees change programs across R&D functions, including preclinical, clinical, regulatory, and operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in change management, organizational development, or communications, focused on operating-model, culture, and technology transformations.
• Strong knowledge of change-management frameworks, principles, and methodologies.
• Proven experience in performance consulting to identify gaps and recommend solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results on time.
• Ability to analyze data to inform training strategies and improve program effectiveness.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to clearly present complex information and influence at all organizational levels.
• Proven experience managing complex projects and leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience leading teams and external partners.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Experience working inside a pharmaceutical R&D organization.
• Certification in Change Management, such as Prosci or ACMP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement change strategies and plans aligned with organizational and program objectives, anticipating stakeholder impacts and supporting smooth transitions.
• Create and execute communications frameworks and plans that deliver clear, consistent, accessible messages to appropriate audiences through appropriate channels.
• Identify and engage key stakeholders to build buy-in and support across the R&D organization.
• Develop and implement readiness metrics and dashboards to measure change-program effectiveness and impact on R&D performance.
• Identify significant changes resulting from R&D strategic imperatives and translate impact insights into engagement strategies that prepare employees.
• Track and report metrics on change-management and communications effectiveness, progress, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with senior global R&D stakeholders to align change-management efforts with strategic goals and outcomes.
• Model the R&D Courage & Care culture and embed cultural and behavioral shifts and new ways of working across a large matrix organization.
• Oversee the development, delivery, and evaluation of change programs across R&D functions.
• Lead teams and external partners, manage complex projects, and lead cross-functional collaboration.

Benefits

• Consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)), subject to plan terms.
• Eligibility to participate in the long-term incentive program.
• Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year, subject to applicable policy and hire date.
• Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year, with different amounts for eligible employees residing in Colorado or Washington.
• 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 a child’s birth, adoption, or foster-care placement.
• Bereavement leave: up to 240 hours for an immediate family member and 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year.
• Caregiver leave: 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period.
• Volunteer leave: 32 hours per calendar year.
• Military spouse time off: 80 hours per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director