Innovation PMO

Johnson & Johnson • West Chester, PA

7h • 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 jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Job Overview
The Manager, VRAS LCM Projects plays a critical role in advancing value, reimbursement, access, and lifecycle management (LCM) strategies across the DePuy Synthes portfolio. This role partners closely with Marketing, Health Economics & Market Access, Sales, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to ensure lifecycle initiatives are strategically planned, well-governed, and effectively executed. The position offers high visibility, meaningful commercial impact, and the opportunity to influence how innovative orthopedic solutions reach patients and providers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Business, Marketing, Health Economics, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• 6 – 8 years of relevant experience in marketing, commercial strategy, market access, reimbursement, or lifecycle management within healthcare, medical devices, or pharmaceuticals.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects and managing complex initiatives in a matrix environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business planning skills.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Solid understanding of commercialization, product lifecycle management, and healthcare market dynamics.
• English (fluent).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) or advanced degree in a related discipline.
• Experience supporting value, reimbursement, or access strategies in the U.S. healthcare system.
• Background in orthopedic, surgical, or medical technology markets.
• Familiarity with project management tools and formal project governance processes.
• Experience working with global or regional teams across geographies.
• Additional languages are a plus.
• Project management or healthcare-related certifications preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage VRAS-related lifecycle management (LCM) projects across assigned product portfolios, ensuring alignment with commercial and marketing strategies.
• Partner with Marketing, Market Access, Sales, Finance, and other stakeholders to develop and execute value and reimbursement strategies throughout the product lifecycle.
• Coordinate cross-functional planning, timelines, and deliverables to support launches, in-market optimization, and end-of-life activities.
• Develop business cases, project plans, and performance metrics to track progress, risks, and outcomes of LCM initiatives.
• Ensure projects comply with internal governance, quality, and regulatory requirements while supporting commercial objectives.
• Analyze market, reimbursement, and competitive dynamics to inform lifecycle and access strategies.
• Communicate project status, insights, and recommendations to senior leaders and cross-functional partners.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance cross-functional collaboration.

What This Job Offers

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