Sr Finance Manager External Innovation

Johnson & Johnson•Titusville, NJ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting a Senior Finance Manager, External Innovation, to support the Innovative Medicine Business Development team and lead the financial evaluation of business development deals. The role provides financial leadership to optimize capital allocation, support portfolio investment and prioritization, improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness, and improve cash flow. The manager develops and evaluates financial models for licensing, acquisitions, and externalization opportunities; assesses deal viability; and helps negotiate terms that manage risk and create value for Johnson & Johnson. The role also collaborates with finance experts and other stakeholders, including tax, treasury, supply chain, and R&D, and assists with M&A transactions led by Corporate M&A. The position requires strong analytical, financial modeling, communication, and presentation capabilities, including the ability to explain complex analyses transparently to support informed decisions. The successful candidate will partner across finance and the business, work with external parties, manage multiple priorities in high-stress environments, and serve independently as a financial and business advisor. The role is preferably based in Titusville, New Jersey; consideration may be given to other U.S.-based Johnson & Johnson sites. It may require up to 10% domestic and international travel, and flexibility in working hours is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; preferably with a major in Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or Accounting.
At least 7 years of experience in finance or accounting.
Strong financial modeling experience and advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, formulas, and VLOOKUP functions.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage project timelines and deliverables.
Flexibility with working hours, given the nature of the work.
Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to frame complex financial analyses transparently.
Solid interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing skills, including the ability to influence senior business leaders.
Ability to excel in high-stress environments and manage multiple ongoing priorities.
Ability to work independently and serve as a financial and business advisor.
Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA, or advanced certification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent.
Experience in a finance role supporting a pharmaceutical or medical device, commercial, or research organization in the healthcare industry.
Prior supervisory or management experience.

Responsibilities

Support external business development opportunities by understanding and challenging business cases and ensuring transparency in valuation assessments.
Provide financial leadership to optimize capital allocation, support portfolio investment and prioritization, improve business efficiency and effectiveness, and improve organizational cash flow.
Develop financial analyses and valuations for licensing, acquisition, and externalization opportunities, working with stakeholders to prepare valuation models such as discounted cash flow, (e)NPV, and (e)IRR.
Develop and negotiate deal terms that mitigate risks and ensure value creation for Johnson & Johnson.
Assess the financial viability of supported licensing deals.
Summarize and present deals to Senior Management and the Innovative Medicine Operating Committee.
Ensure compliance with Corporate Accounting Procedures and Approval Guidelines.
Work with finance expert stakeholders, including tax, treasury, supply chain, and R&D, on deals.
Assist with M&A transactions led by Corporate M&A.
Independently manage project timelines and deliverables while handling multiple ongoing priorities.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Business accident insurance
Group legal insurance
Pension plan
401(k) savings plan
Long-term incentive program
Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time: 40 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 a child’s birth, adoption, or foster-care placement
Condolence leave: 30 days for an immediate family member and 5 days for an extended family member
Caregiver leave: 10 days
Volunteer leave: 4 days
Military spouse time-off: 80 hours