Director, Quality Strategy & Deployment, Abiomed

Johnson & Johnson•Danvers, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are searching for the best talent for Director, Quality Strategy & Deployment, Abiomed to join our MedTech Heart Recovery organization located in Danvers, MA. Abiomed, part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech Heart Recovery, is a leading provider of medical devices that provide circulatory and respiratory support, with a mission of recovering hearts & saving lives. Abiomed's "Patients First!" culture drives our skilled workforce and strong relationships with clinicians. Our innovative product portfolio and robust pipeline provide us the incredible opportunity to bring lifesaving technology to more patients around the world than ever before. Founded in 1981, Abiomed has a proven track record for growth, integrity and innovation. I Am Abiomed | I Am Heart Recovery | Patients First! The Director, Quality Strategy & Deployment will provide strategic, organizational, operational, leadership and decision support to the Quality VP and leadership team. The Director will work to develop and shape the multi-year strategy; manage key strategic initiatives/programs and lead the operational aspects, such as Financials, short/long term goal setting, liaising within Abiomed Quality, Commercial, Supply Chain and R&D strategy leads. The role will report to the Sr. Director Quality Systems and Strategy & Deployment. The role of Director, Quality Strategy & Deployment, will drive the development and operationalization of the Strategic Plan. The Director will partner with business strategy leaders and Quality & Compliance leaders in the COE`s, Franchises and Enterprise (where applicable) to assure alignment of Franchise/Function Strategic Plan with the MedTech Q&C Strategic Plan ensuring the linkage back to the strategies & aspirations. They will establish and track outcome measures to monitor progress over the strategic horizon. Additionally, they will collaborate and connect with other peers across the sector strategy roles to ensure consistent communication, alignment and execution.

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required.
A minimum of 10-12 years of relevant work experience is required.
A visionary, strategic thinker with superior capability to bring clarity to complex concepts and to mobilize and align the organization to deliver on the strategy and translate strategy into financial forecasts and business plans
Experience establishing and implementing strategic plans
Experience establishing and implementing long range financial plans and annual business cycles for departments
Deep knowledge of regulated healthcare environment and strong business acumen in medical devices
Ability to analyze strategic investments to make effective trade-off recommendations, balancing risk while leading through change.
Experience in establishing and managing programs and reporting progress against investments and savings
Strong blend of tactical and strategic management skills with ability to influence stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

Experience in Medical Devices / MedTech
Experience in Quality, Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, and/or R&D is preferred
Organizational change management experience is preferred
Project Management experience, to include resource management, FTE demand, risk analysis, cost optimization

Responsibilities

Deploy Strategic Programs and Processes: Deploy strategic programs that deliver Standard Work supporting MedTech, Franchise or Function
Represent the Quality & Compliance on any Special Programs, Communities of Practice, Centers of Excellences led by Enterprise, MedTech Supply Chain or other Quality & Compliance organizations.
Contribute and involvement in the community of practice with the Strategy Leads to coordinate all activities related to the business cycles and portfolio management.
Maintain, sustain and improve business processes and deliverables in support of streamlined standard work
Partner with Strategy leads from enterprise, MedTech, Abiomed R&D and supply chain to deliver elements of the business cycle.
Support Communications and Change Management Strategy to deliver Strategic Programs, Franchise/Function Strategy and other programs that deliver standard work across MedTech and/or Franchise/Function.
Drive the establishment of the yearly Goals and Objectives, and publish quarterly updates
Support the Franchise/Functional leaders to identify strategic programs that deliver strategic plan through annual goals & objectives, identifying program gaps in the strategic plan
Lead and Deploy Project Management Office (PMO) Leadership and PMO Excellence in support of the projects and/or programs in Quality G&O’s.
Achieve business alignment and strategic direction driving aligned strategic investments and cost actions
Identify and secure program sponsorship and leadership of each goal and objective
Lead the preparation and communication for Monthly or Quarterly CQO reviews.
Lead/Support Business Cycles: Partner with community of practice to align on process, output, initiatives, and overall strategy at the individual function/franchise to ensure alignment with MedTech
Lead the LT to establish the Q&C Long Range Financial Plan and Business Plans
Manage and take appropriate actions on J&J allocations impacting Quality
Provide recommendations to the Leadership Team to ensure that the portfolio is supporting the strategic intent and that investments and resources are deployed towards maximizing business outcomes.
Enable communication and understanding of Long-Range Financial Plan and Business Plans
Define key performance indicators for functional budget expenses, Capital, CIPs, Headcount and track and report on progress in applicable forums (i.e. MedTech Q&C, Supply Chain, etc.)
Track and implement changes to the Long-Range Financial Plan, Business Plan and all Headcount reporting that result from changes to operating model, Supply Chain transformation or other activity impacting the business.
Coordinate the refresh and update of the quality portfolio and lead portfolio prioritization for the process during business planning cycles and for cost optimization initiatives.

Benefits

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