Sr Manager, Contract Management and Deal Strategy

Johnson & Johnson•Cincinnati, CA

22h•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. 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. Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Our Surgery team delivers surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world, helping to effectively treat prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. We are searching for a Senior Manager, Contract Management and Deal Strategy to be based in Santa Clara, CA with consideration for Cincinnati, OH and Raritan, NJ. The role will require the position to be onsite 3 days per week with remote work 2 days per week. The Sr Manager, Contract Management and Deal Strategy owns the production, accuracy, and compliance of all OTTAVA contracts. This role manages drafting, redlining, negotiation support, and documentation across capital, service, digital, and IT‑related agreements. The role ensures all contract elements align to policy, pricing, financial inputs, and CPC governance. This role will also collaborate closely with Medtech Surgery counterparts (Surgery, Polyphonic and Monarch).

Requirements

7+ years in contract management or legal operations.
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree
Strong understanding of commercial terms, business models, and compliance.
Ability to manage multiple complex contracts simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Compliance Management
Contract Management
Mentorship
Negotiation
Office Administration
Organizing
Performance Measurement
Process Improvements
Proofreading
Relationship Building
Risk Assessments
Sales Enablement
Sales Support
Sales Terms and Conditions
Technical Credibility
Tender Management

Responsibilities

Manage contract intake, drafting, revisions, negotiation support, and execution.
Coordinate redlines and legal reviews; ensure policy and pricing compliance.
Assemble complete contract packages aligned to approved deal strategy and pricing inputs.
Maintain the OTTAVA contract database and ensure audit‑ready documentation.
Support escalations through CPC and partner with Finance, Legal, and Pricing Ops to resolve issues.
Drive cycle‑time reduction and template standardization.

Benefits

Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension)
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 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