Sr Mgr, QC Strat, Ops, & Initiatives

Johnson & Johnson•Horsham, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, Q&C Strategy, Operations, and Initiatives, will lead operations for the Chief Quality Officer and Quality & Compliance Leadership Team (QCLT), driving executive-ready agendas, governance forums, and high-impact leadership engagements. This role will translate leadership priorities and decisions into clear action plans, accountable ownership, and measurable progress while continuously improving team effectiveness. In addition, this Sr. Manager will lead and deliver cross-functional strategic initiatives with strong program governance, risk management, and hands-on project leadership/coaching. This role reports to the Sr. Director, Strategic Insights & Performance Management and will work closely with the Chief Quality Officer and Q&C Leadership Team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with strong academic credentials
Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience and demonstrated progression
Experience from a top-tier management consulting firm (or investment bank) with demonstrated progression
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information, frame decisions, and deliver executive-ready storylines and materials
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; strong data visualization and presentation craftsmanship

Nice To Haves

Project leadership experience with a strong track record of timely execution and driving outcomes through influencing others, especially non-direct reports
Experience in Quality & Compliance in Pharmaceuticals or MedTech
Advanced degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Natural / Physical sciences, Computer Science, Technology, or related field
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, including scenario/sensitivity analysis and the ability to translate numerical output into executive insights
Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing digital, analytics, AI enablement
Demonstrated effectiveness and impact working closely with senior leadership (VP+) of large corporations
Ability to work effectively and independently in a dynamic, ambiguous environment while managing multiple priorities with strong attention to detail and deadlines
Fast learner with intellectual curiosity and collaborative mindset open to new ways of working, learning, coaching, feedback, and sharing of knowledge across a fast-paced, high-demand, execution-oriented team
Flexibility to meet demands of the role which may occasionally encroach on personal time, although all attempts are made to minimize this

Responsibilities

Lead Q&C Leadership Team (QCLT) operations, including development of the annual meeting agenda based on strategic priorities, planning of detailed agendas for monthly QCLT meetings, managing requests for QCLT presentation, and engaging teams based on topics requested by the CQO / QCLT
Own curation and maintenance of the QCLT repository and SharePoint which houses all content presented to and developed by the QCLT, ensuring effective curation of pre-reads and other content (e.g., financial updates) for QCLT
Facilitate translation of QCLT decisions into action items and initiatives as needed with clear owners, accountability, and timelines, ensuring ongoing progress visibility
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of QCLT teaming and meeting effectiveness
Develop annual strategy for CQO / QCLT org and employee engagement, subsequently engaging with relevant site or country leadership to plan CQO and/or QCLT travel and employee engagement events including planning itineraries and managing logistics (in partnership with admin team)
Drive execution of required initiatives based on enterprise, Technical Operations & Risk, Q&C, and/or cross-functional priorities and initiatives, including planning, execution, governance, risk management / escalation
Serve as Q&C lead on cross-functional initiatives, partnering effectively with cross-functional teams while ensuring clear representation of Q&C requirements and effective alignment from relevant Q&C leadership
Support other responsibilities, projects, and deliverables across Strategic Insights and Performance Management team as dynamically required, potentially with limited possible advanced planning
Lead project-based team(s) effectively while more broadly role modeling strategic initiative execution and project management best practices
Facilitate mutual talent development for Strategic Insights and Performance Management organization, facilitating sharing of areas of strengths and expertise through formal peer development channels and informal connections
Provide coaching and mentorship to more junior talent in Strategic Insights and Performance Management organization

Benefits

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 (or 48/56 hours depending on state)
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