Manager, Strategic Insights/Orthopedics

Johnson & Johnson•West Chester, MA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Depuy Synthes, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Manager, Strategic Insights/Orthopedics, located in Raynham, MA. 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. 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 required, 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. This role sits within the Strategy & Transformation organization, a global function providing strategic support to Global Supply Chain & Operations. The Manager, Strategic Insights will serve as the business process owner for a new supply chain competitive intelligence framework, connecting industry performance, competitive signals, and business priorities to bring outside-in perspectives to strategy development. This is a high-impact role that partners closely with global senior stakeholders to translate external intelligence into decision-ready insights, identify emerging opportunities, and inform strategic priorities that strengthen supply chain performance and competitive advantage.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, Data Analytics or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in strategic insights, consulting, market research, business analytics, supply chain strategy, or related roles, with demonstrated impact in a complex, global organization.
Demonstrated experience conducting competitive, market, or strategic research and synthesizing diverse sources into clear business insights and implications.
Ability to communicate strategic insights and recommendations in a compelling, executive-ready manner that supports decision-making and action.
Proven ability to partner cross‑functionally in a matrixed environment, including strategy, operations, and functional teams.
Proficiency in English required

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
Experience supporting supply chain, operations, or transformation initiatives in a global or highly regulated environment.
Consulting or strategic advisory experience, with demonstrated ability to structure ambiguous business questions, identify credible sources, and conduct rigorous competitive and market analysis.
Experience using external research platforms, industry benchmarks, and primary and secondary research methods to develop strategic insights.
Experience supporting large‑scale change, transformation, or continuous improvement programs.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills.
Analytics, data, or supply chain certifications preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Establish, govern, and continuously evolve the supply chain competitive intelligence framework, including its processes, intake and delivery model.
Partner with senior stakeholders to define and prioritize intelligence needs aligned with business priorities, strategic decisions, and areas of uncertainty.
Monitor and synthesize industry performance, competitor activity, and emerging supply chain signals.
Research leading supply chain practices, capabilities, tools, and models across industries to identify relevant opportunities for adoption or differentiation.
Lead targeted strategic research and analysis that address priority business questions and translate findings into clear implications and recommended actions.
Develop concise, executive-ready intelligence briefs, perspectives, and other deliverables that connect external signals with internal context and support timely decision-making.
Create and maintain a centralized internal repository of competitive insight needs, completed analyses, and key findings.

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
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 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
Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
Caregiver Leave – 10 days
Volunteer Leave – 4 days
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours