Senior Director, Head of Strategic Operations, Global Medical Affairs

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 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. Job Function: Medical Affairs Group Job Sub Function: Medical Affairs Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America Job Description: We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Director, Head of Strategic Operations, Global Medical Affairs located in Raritan, NJ. About Innovative Medicine Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at The Senior Director, Head of Strategic Operations, Global Medical Affairs is responsible for cross-therapeutic area strategy and process oversight. This position supports the strategic objectives of the Global Medical Affairs function. The Senior Director, Head of Strategic Operations, Global Medical Affairs will partner across Medical Affairs therapeutic areas and regions on strategy and operational aspects of the Global Medical Affairs Function, including oversight of: Development and execution of GCSO funded medical affairs strategies including but not limited to: Selected Medical Excellence projects to be implemented across Therapeutic Areas JMAF Transformation initiatives GCSO Totality and Contracting team (TCON) Other Strategic Projects as directed by VP T-REX/SO Publications operations including selected medical writing, SOP, SME on publication industry standards GMAF Technology supporting ReCAP, One MAF Portal, WESS and relevant systems/platforms Responsibility for growth and development of direct reporting team members Member of Global Medical Affairs T-REX/SO leadership team Requirements: A Masters degree (MA/MSc) is required. An advanced degree eg PharmD, PhD is preferred. A minimum of 7 years experience in a medical clinical or scientific environment is required, as well as demonstrated expertise in managing multiple projects and collaborating with a broad set of stakeholders. Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, communication and organizational skills Budget and vendor management experience Global mindset and experience interacting with all levels of management, including executive management, is required. People management strongly preferred Willingness to travel up to 20% annually is required. Domestic and International Candidate must have strong communication, presentation, interpersonal and influencing skills. This position requires a highly motivated individual with excellent time management and multitasking skills, intellectual curiosity, people management excellence, and proven leadership skills. Must possess the ability to partner and closely collaborate with all levels of the organization. This position is located in Raritan, NJ and follows a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and up to two days remote per week. Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Analytical Reasoning, Clinical Research and Regulations, Clinical Trials Operations, Communication, Developing Others, Digital Culture, Digital Literacy, Healthcare Trends, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Compliance, Process Optimization, Product Strategies, Stakeholder Analysis, Strategic Thinking The anticipated base pay range for this position is : The anticipated base pay range for this position is $196,000 to $342,700. Additional Description for Pay Transparency: The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. • Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. • Employees may be 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. • Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: • Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year • Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year • Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year • Additional information can be found through the link below.