Manager, NA Trade Lead

Johnson & Johnson • West Chester, MA

6d • 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. DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Manager, NA Trade Lead, this hybrid position will be located in Rayhnam, MA (USA). Alternate Hybrid locations maybe considered at Raritan, NJ (USA); West Chester, PA (USA); Palm Beach Gardens, FL (USA); Raritan, NJ (USA. Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics 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, NA Trade Lead is responsible for leading trade marketing strategy and execution across North America to accelerate commercial growth and strengthen channel partner engagement. This role serves as a critical bridge between Sales and Marketing, translating brand strategies into effective trade programs that drive demand, improve execution at the channel level, and enhance customer experience. This is an exciting opportunity to shape trade strategy at scale, lead a high ‑ impact team, and influence how DePuy Synthes delivers value to distributors and customers across the region.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Marketing, or related field preferred)
• 7 – 10 years of progressive experience in trade marketing, marketing, or commercial roles, preferably within healthcare, medical devices, or a regulated industry.
• Prior people leadership experience with demonstrated success in coaching and performance management.
• Experience developing and executing trade programs for distributors or channel partners.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives, timelines, and budgets in a fast ‑ paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Experience supporting North America or regional commercial organizations.
• Background in orthopedic, MedTech, or life sciences industries.
• Experience driving process improvements and standardization across regions or markets.
• Familiarity with trade spend management and performance measurement.
• Strong cross ‑ functional collaboration skills, particularly partnering with Sales and Marketing teams.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate insights into actionable plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of North America trade marketing strategies aligned to brand and commercial objectives .
• Manage and develop a team of trade marketing professionals, providing coaching, performance management, and career development.
• Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, and other cross ‑ functional teams to translate brand strategies into effective trade programs.
• Oversee trade marketing plans targeting distributors and channel partners, including promotions, incentives, and in ‑ market programs.
• Allocate resources and manage budgets to ensure timely delivery of high ‑ quality trade marketing initiatives.
• Review and ensure consistency, quality, and compliance of trade marketing deliverables with brand standards and stakeholder requirements.
• Monitor performance metrics and continuously improve trade marketing processes and effectiveness.

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 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: Manager