Change Readiness Director

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • Hopewell Township, NJ

2d • $150,000 - $258,750

About The Position

The Change Readiness Director is part of Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine’s Strategy, Portfolio, & Operations organization and supports 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 intended to improve performance and efficiency across R&D.

The Director advises senior management on opportunities to improve change readiness and adoption throughout the organization. The role guides colleagues through consultation, mentoring, and collaborative problem solving; provides leadership across matrix teams; and aligns strategies and solutions with Johnson & Johnson’s Credo, C.E.O. Leadership Imperatives, and R&D’s Courage & Care culture. The Director works with R&D leaders and employees to prepare the organization for ongoing evolution and successful implementation of strategic initiatives.

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 performance-consulting experience identifying gaps and recommending solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results on time.
• Ability to analyze data to inform training strategies and improve program effectiveness.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including presenting complex information clearly.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Experience leading teams and external partners.
• Proven experience managing complex projects and leading cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence throughout the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Experience working inside a pharmaceutical R&D organization.
• Change-management certification, such as Prosci or ACMP.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement change strategies and plans aligned with organizational and program objectives, addressing stakeholder impacts and supporting smooth transitions.
• Develop and execute communication frameworks and plans that deliver clear, consistent, and accessible messages to employees through appropriate channels.
• Identify and engage key stakeholders to gain support across all levels of the R&D organization.
• Develop and implement metrics and dashboards to assess change-program effectiveness and impact on R&D performance.
• Identify impacts of R&D strategic initiatives across the ecosystem and translate findings into engagement strategies that prepare employees for change.
• Track and report metrics on change-management and communications efforts, evaluating progress and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with senior global R&D stakeholders to align change-management efforts with strategic goals and desired outcomes.
• Model the R&D Courage & Care culture and apply approaches that embed cultural and behavioral shifts and new ways of working in a large matrix organization.
• Oversee the development, delivery, and evaluation of change programs across R&D functions, including preclinical, clinical, regulatory, and operations.
• Guide colleagues through consultation, mentoring, and collaborative problem solving, and provide leadership across matrix teams.

Benefits

• Company consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)), subject to plan terms.
• Eligibility for the Company’s long-term incentive program.
• Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year.
• Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year, with different accrual amounts for 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 the birth, adoption, or foster care of a child.
• 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