Johnson & Johnson · 1 week ago
Senior Director, Scientific Affairs Strategy & Operations
Titusville, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$178K/yr - $307K/yr
10+ years expJohnson & Johnson is a leader in healthcare innovation, dedicated to improving health for humanity. The Senior Director, Scientific Affairs Strategy & Operations will lead a centralized team to advance Medical & Scientific Affairs priorities, ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence across multiple stakeholders.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
End-to-end contracting for Medical & Scientific Affairs, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and scalable oversight
Create, maintain, and govern Medical & Scientific SOPs; drive adherence and continuous improvement across the organization
Identify and advance cross-TA Medical & Scientific strategic initiatives (delivered through the Medical & Scientific Board); translate strategy into sustainable, metrics-driven solutions that optimize efficiency, effectiveness, and business impact
Oversee strategic resource planning for Scientific Affairs (SA), ensuring optimal allocation and prioritization of talent, budget, and capabilities
Serve as the primary point of contact for SA in collaboration with the Finance, Operations, and Commercial teams
Lead, develop, and grow a high-performing team by setting a clear vision and measurable goals, hiring and onboarding the right talent, providing regular coaching and tailored development plans, delegating authority with accountability, removing obstacles, and tracking progress to prepare team members for expanded roles while delivering on current commitments
Serve as a key integrator and collaborator between the Office of the Chief Scientific Officer, North America, Therapeutic Area VPs of Medical Affairs, and other cross-functional, regional, global, and enterprise partners to advance Scientific Affairs strategic objectives
Collaborate with the CSO, SA Leadership Team, and VPs of Medical Affairs to shape Medical & Scientific Board (MSB) Strategic Pillar objectives; oversee pillar teams to ensure sponsor-aligned delivery
Drive prioritization and capability-building across senior stakeholders to simplify processes, accelerate delivery, and maintain quality and strategic alignment. Foster strong governance, transparency, and cross-functional decision-making to support scalable, sustainable outcomes
Consistent, rapid realization of cross-TA Medical & Scientific priorities through a centralized operating model
Build and mobilize a broad coalition of support to drive change by working cross-functionally with senior leaders to drive adoption
Partners with finance and SA Leadership team to ensure delivery of financial commitments, including financial and headcount targets
Qualification
Required
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required, An advanced degree (MBA) is beneficial
A minimum of 10 years of broad business experience in diversified leadership roles required
Strategy development and strategic planning experience required
Significant business/market experience, industry knowledge, and leadership presence to influence cross functional decisions and strategies is required
Experience leading major organizational changes, including business case development, change management, and integration into normal business processes required
Strong analytical thinking, problem solving, operational excellence, and financial management skills required
Strong Business and Scientific Acumen, Intellectual Curiosity, and Learning Agility required
Strong communication and collaboration skills are required
Previous people management experience required
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strategic thinking and innovative mindset
Enterprise leadership in a matrix environment
Strong collaboration and partnership skills; Ability to build consensus and impact outcomes
Preferred
Medical or Scientific Affairs experience preferred
Experience in collaborating with commercial functions and/or in-line commercial experience preferred
Previous experience overseeing contracting or procurement desired
Previous experience managing standard operating procedures or center of medical excellence desired
Project management of large and complex business projects; demonstrated success planning, leading and managing large-scale initiatives desired
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.
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
Company
Johnson & Johnson
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Alex Gorsky
Former Chairman and CEO, Johnson & Johnson
Joaquin Duato
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
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