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Director Strategy Initiatives & Execution

Johnson & Johnson


Job Location:

Horsham, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 150000 - 258750
Posted: 1 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 28 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are 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 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:

Strategy & Corporate Development

Job Sub Function:

Strategic Planning

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Horsham Pennsylvania United States of America

Job Description:

Role summary

The Director of Strategic Initiatives & Execution will lead and drive the execution of critical Quality and Compliance (Q&C)-wide strategic initiatives partnering closely within Quality & Compliance and/or cross-functionally across J&J to identify launch and lead critical projects with measurable outcomes and impact to the function J&J sectors and parallel the director will provide strategic business partnership to the Q&C finance team partnering closely to shape strategic narratives on annual financial deliverables including the long-range financial plan business plan quarterly reporting and current year forecast updates. 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.

Key responsibilities:

Q&C Strategic Finance

  • Lead strategic finance as the business finance lead for corporate Q&C developing strategic narratives in close partnership with Q&C Finance on annual financial deliverables including the long-range financial plan business plan quarterly reporting and current year forecast updates.
  • Provide planning and oversight for the Q&C Strategic Insights & Performance Management organization budget which includes the budget of the Office of the CQO leading annual budget planning monthly tracking / reconciliation / analysis and ongoing reporting and management of purchases / spending
  • Develop sustainable approach in partnership with Q&C Finance to provide ongoing visibility detailed financial and headcount reporting for the corporate Q&C budget including planned versus actual for both what is directly in corporate Q&C and for headcount directly funded by sector or partner functions

Q&C strategic initiatives and project execution

  • Identify evaluate and prioritize opportunities to advance the overall Q&C vision and strategic imperatives focusing on organizational-wide innovations to pursue efficiencies to capture gaps to enhance and risks to mitigate that better enable Q&C to deliver on its mandate to the enterprise
  • Translate prioritized opportunities into actionable projects refining scope business case project plan resourcing and measurement of success to secure leadership buy-in and funding where required
  • Lead end-to-end and day-to-day execution and delivery of critical Q&C initiatives and projects including planning / work-stream development resource and team set up governance risk mitigation change management and communications to drive stakeholder alignment

Enterprise Technical Operations & Risk and cross-functional initiatives execution

  • Drive execution of required initiatives based on enterprise Technical Operations & Risk 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

Organization people and team development

  • 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

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelors degree with strong academic credentials
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience and demonstrated progression
  • Project leadership experience with a strong track record of timely execution and driving outcomes through influencing others especially non-direct reports
  • 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

Preferred

  • Experience from a top-tier management consulting firm (or investment bank) with demonstrated progression
  • 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

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Alliance Formation Business Communications Business Planning Business Savvy Cross-Functional Collaboration Data Reporting Financial Forecasting Mentorship Operational Excellence Performance Measurement Problem Solving Regulatory Environment Stakeholder Engagement Strategic Analysis Strategic Change Strategic Thinking Tactical Planning Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$150000.00 - $258750.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans employees are eligible to participate in the Companys consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).



This position is eligible to participate in the Companys 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

For additional general information on Company benefits please go to: - Experience:

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