Sr Manager, Launch Management & Continuous Improvement

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Danvers, MA

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 https://www.jnj.com About Cardiovascular Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s): United States - Requisition Number: R-053815 Sr. Manager, Launch Management & Continuous Improvement Germany - Requisition Number: R-058095 Sr Manager, Launch Management & Continuous Improvement Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company. We are searching for the best talent for Sr. Manager, Launch Management & Continuous Improvement. Purpose: The Sr. Manager, Launch Management & Continuous Improvement will lead a team of launch managers and work closely with Product Management, Marketing, Commercial, Clinical, Training, and all relevant Operational teams to support new product launch and obsolescence projects. The ideal candidate will be goal, process, and detailed oriented. This position requires regular interaction with key internal and external stakeholders, requiring a positive, can-do attitude and a high degree of professionalism, collaboration, and communication. They will report to the Director, Platform Operations, as part of the Global Strategic marketing team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, MBA preferred
Minimum 8 years of work experience with 5+ years’ experience in Project Management and/or Product Launches
Proficiency in Excel is a must
Experience using project management tools such as Wrike, preferred
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral with experience presenting to leadership
Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks within tight timelines
Strong work ethic and commitment to supporting and developing team goals
Positive attitude and ability to manage conflict with internal client stakeholders
Ability to collaborate, unify, and drive cross-functional teams toward a common goal

Nice To Haves

Brand Marketing
Brand Marketing
Brand Positioning Strategy
Business Alignment
Business Storytelling
Business Valuations
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Customer Intelligence
Data Analysis
Data-Driven Decision Making
Developing Others
Digital Strategy
Execution Focus
Financial Analysis
Go-to-Market Strategies
Inclusive Leadership
Industry Analysis
Leadership
Market Research
Negotiation
Problem Solving
Product Development Lifecycle
Product Portfolio Management
Product Strategies
Program Management

Responsibilities

Organize and align core project teams and key stakeholders around common product launch and obsolescence goals and objectives
Build and oversee continuous improvement projects for Global Strategic marketing operations
Lead simultaneous cross-functional new product launch and/or product obsolescence projects
Coordinate and facilitate core launch team and product launch milestones meetings and subsequent deliverables, including but not limited to meeting notes and action items, milestone meeting presentations and stakeholder approvals, timelines, project dependencies and key decisions
Ensure Management of product launch schedules, including setting milestones and deliverable deadlines and driving the responsible parties to meet timelines across the team
Anticipate, document and escalate project risks and key dependencies that may impact launch timing
Communicate product launch and obsolescence project status across all levels of the organization
Apply launch process across all product launches to drive consistency in execution
Conduct project retrospectives to identify global best practices and opportunities for improvement
Maintain a calendar of future launches
Communicate and educate operational stakeholders on the launch process and best practices.
Assist in ad-hoc global product launch initiatives, as needed
Develop a team of global launch managers

Benefits

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off 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 period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year