Associate Director, Pharmacy Innovation – Implementation

Johnson & Johnson

. Refine Johnson & Johnson’s overall pharmacy capability and strategy .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $122,000 - $212,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmacy capability strategy, patient analytics, and compliance monitoring while fostering collaboration and innovation in a matrixed environment. Holds a PharmD or BSPharm degree and an active pharmacist license, with a strong focus on patient engagement and operational excellence.

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PharmD Or BSPharm DegreeActive Pharmacist License5+ Years Healthcare ExperienceStrategy And Innovation SkillsLeadership In Matrixed Environments

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Hard Skills

Patient AnalyticsCompliance MonitoringPharmacy Capability DesignMarket AssessmentData AnalysisProject ManagementProgram DesignTechnology ImplementationBenchmarkingPolicy Monitoring

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsAbility To Manage PrioritiesCommitment To Diversity

Tools & Technologies

Emerging TechnologiesAI LiteracyPatient Engagement ProgramsPharmacy IntegrationSpecialty Medication Fulfillment

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Pharmacist License

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalPatient ServicesHealthcare OperationsAccess DynamicsCompliance Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Refine Johnson & Johnson’s overall pharmacy capability and strategy
Use accreditation principles, market assessments, competitive landscapes, patient and customer perspectives, and industry trends to inform capability design recommendations
Monitor operations against patient-experience metrics aligned with patient needs and brand objectives
Lead continuous optimization using patient analytics, customer feedback, benchmarking and compliance monitoring
Evolve data sources and analytical approaches to uncover insights about patient journeys and experiences across J&J brands
Monitor policy, pharmacy capabilities and models, pharmacy integration and acquisition, emerging channels, technology and innovation
Inform proactive program changes and pharmacy network design for new launches
Lead business partners and project teams in a complex, highly matrixed environment
Foster learning, smart risk-taking and experimentation within the team and supplier partners
Demonstrate ethical, Credo-based leadership and respect for legal, regulatory and compliance requirements
Report to the Director, Pharmacy Innovation & Implementation

Requirements

What you’ll need

PharmD or BSPharm degree
Active, unrestricted pharmacist license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Minimum of 5 years of relevant health care, pharmaceutical, patient services, pharmacy, operations, access, technology implementation or related business experience
Strong strategy, innovation and analytical skills
Excellent overall business acumen
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment
Excellent leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a matrixed and unstructured environment
Ability to manage project teams with or without direct-report authority
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to present effectively to all levels of leadership
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated track record of forging strong, productive relationships
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Ability to work from Titusville, New Jersey; Horsham, Pennsylvania; or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in accordance with the role’s workplace model
Ability to travel domestically up to 25%
Preferred: understanding of access and reimbursement dynamics and specialty medication fulfillment
Preferred: experience designing adherence, persistence, clinical-support or patient-engagement programs with pharmacy partners
Preferred: commitment to learning emerging technologies such as AI
Preferred: experience building team AI literacy and confidence

Benefits

Comp & perks

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; 48 hours for employees residing in Colorado; 56 hours for employees residing in Washington
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 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