Johnson & Johnson · 5 hours ago
Associate Director, Project Management Business Operations
Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$137K/yr - $236K/yr
8+ years expJohnson & Johnson is a leader in healthcare innovation, focused on developing treatments and cures for complex diseases. They are seeking an Associate Director, Project Management Business Operations to oversee optimization projects within global R&D, requiring strong project management skills and a strategic mindset to enhance business operations.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
You will work closely with SBO directors and Sr directors to oversee various initiatives within R&D, ensuring that they are executed successfully and within the given timelines. This includes coordinating with cross-functional teams, tracking progress, and managing any potential risks or issues that may arise
You will play a key role in developing and implementing strategic plans to optimize the business operations. This includes identifying areas for improvement, streamlining processes, and ensuring that operational efficiency is maximized
You will support the governance model for the SBO, create standardized portfolio prioritization framework and stage-gate process. Define, monitor, and analyze KPI’s regularly reporting to management
You will interact with various stakeholders, both internal and external to R&D, to ensure alignment and collaboration across the organization. This includes building relationships with key stakeholders, managing their expectations, and effectively communicating project updates and progress
You will constantly seek opportunities for process improvement and innovation within R&D operations. This involves identifying bottlenecks, implementing best practices, and driving a culture of continuous improvement to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness
Encourage open communication and collaboration among team members. Create an environment where everyone feels safe to share ideas, ask questions, and provide feedback, enabling a culture of continuous improvement
Ability to inspire, guide, and positively influence individuals and teams towards achieving common goals. It involves effectively managing and developing people to reach their full potential, fostering a positive work culture, and creating an environment that encourages collaboration, growth, and engagement
Qualification
Required
A minimum of a bachelor's degree, preferably in Life Sciences or Engineering
8-15 Years in project management/leadership in pharmaceutical environment (preferred R&D)
Highly organized and able to work independently
Well develop influencing skills and interest in building relationship across functional area
Able to negotiate through complex and difficult decision-making processes
Goal oriented and strategic thinker
Problem solving skills
Coping well with tight timeline
People management in matrix organization
Travel of up to 10%, domestic and possibly international
Preferred
PMP Project Management, Process Excellence, or equivalent Training / Certification
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Business accident insurance
Group legal insurance
Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
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
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Company
Johnson & Johnson
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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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