Director Strategy Initiatives & Execution

Johnson & Johnson•Horsham, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Strategic Initiatives & Execution will lead and drive the execution of critical Quality and Compliance (“Q&C”)-wide strategic initiatives, partnering closely within Quality & Compliance and/or cross-functionally across J&J to identify, launch, and lead critical projects with measurable outcomes and impact to the function, J&J sectors, and patients. In parallel, the director will provide strategic business partnership to the Q&C finance team, partnering closely to shape strategic narratives on annual financial deliverables, including the long-range financial plan, business plan, quarterly reporting, and current year forecast updates. This role reports to the Sr. Director, Strategic Insights & Performance Management and will work closely with the Chief Quality Officer and Q&C Leadership Team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with strong academic credentials
Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience and demonstrated progression
Project leadership experience with a strong track record of timely execution and driving outcomes through influencing others, especially non-direct reports
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information, frame decisions, and deliver executive-ready storylines and materials
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; strong data visualization and presentation craftsmanship

Nice To Haves

Experience from a top-tier management consulting firm (or investment bank) with demonstrated progression
Advanced degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Natural / Physical sciences, Computer Science, Technology, or related field
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, including scenario/sensitivity analysis and the ability to translate numerical output into executive insights
Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing digital, analytics, AI enablement
Demonstrated effectiveness and impact working closely with senior leadership (VP+) of large corporations
Ability to work effectively and independently in a dynamic, ambiguous environment while managing multiple priorities with strong attention to detail and deadlines
Fast learner with intellectual curiosity and collaborative mindset open to new ways of working, learning, coaching, feedback, and sharing of knowledge across a fast-paced, high-demand, execution-oriented team
Flexibility to meet demands of the role which may occasionally encroach on personal time, although all attempts are made to minimize this

Responsibilities

Lead strategic finance as the business finance lead for corporate Q&C, developing strategic narratives in close partnership with Q&C Finance on annual financial deliverables, including the long-range financial plan, business plan, quarterly reporting, and current year forecast updates.
Provide planning and oversight for the Q&C Strategic Insights & Performance Management organization budget, which includes the budget of the Office of the CQO, leading annual budget planning, monthly tracking / reconciliation / analysis, and ongoing reporting and management of purchases / spending.
Develop sustainable approach, in partnership with Q&C Finance, to provide ongoing visibility, detailed financial and headcount reporting for the corporate Q&C budget, including planned versus actual, for both what is directly in corporate Q&C and for headcount directly funded by sector or partner functions.
Identify, evaluate, and prioritize opportunities to advance the overall Q&C vision and strategic imperatives, focusing on organizational-wide innovations to pursue, efficiencies to capture, gaps to enhance, and risks to mitigate that better enable Q&C to deliver on its mandate to the enterprise.
Translate prioritized opportunities into actionable projects, refining scope, business case, project plan, resourcing and measurement of success to secure leadership buy-in and funding where required.
Lead end-to-end and day-to-day execution and delivery of critical Q&C initiatives and projects, including planning / work-stream development, resource and team set up, governance, risk mitigation, change management, and communications to drive stakeholder alignment.
Drive execution of required initiatives based on enterprise, Technical Operations & Risk, and/or cross-functional priorities and initiatives, including planning, execution, governance, risk management / escalation.
Serve as Q&C lead on cross-functional initiatives, partnering effectively with cross-functional teams while ensuring clear representation of Q&C requirements and effective alignment from relevant Q&C leadership.
Support other responsibilities, projects, and deliverables across Strategic Insights and Performance Management team as dynamically required, potentially with limited possible advanced planning.
Lead project-based team(s) effectively while more broadly role modeling strategic initiative execution and project management best practices.
Facilitate mutual talent development for Strategic Insights and Performance Management organization, facilitating sharing of areas of strengths and expertise through formal peer development channels and informal connections.
Provide coaching and mentorship to more junior talent in Strategic Insights and Performance Management organization.

Benefits

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.
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 period
10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year