Manager, Strategy and Operations

Johnson & Johnson

. Support the development, execution, and tracking of SPO strategic priorities and annual business objectives.

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $102,000 - $177,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning, project management, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on driving organizational effectiveness and aligning leadership goals with actionable plans. Proficient in executive communication and presentation development to support decision-making processes.

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Strategic PlanningProject ManagementExecutive CommunicationStakeholder ManagementOrganizational Effectiveness

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Hard Skills

Business OperationsPortfolio ManagementGovernance ProcessesChange ManagementBusiness Process Improvement

Soft Skills

Presentation DevelopmentStorytellingOrganizational SkillsInfluence SkillsAbility to Synthesize Information

Tools & Technologies

Management DashboardsReporting Mechanisms

Industry Keywords

HealthcarePharmaceuticalsLife SciencesRegulatory AffairsR&D

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development, execution, and tracking of SPO strategic priorities and annual business objectives.
Translate leadership goals into actionable plans, measurable milestones, and execution roadmaps.
Monitor key initiatives and identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities.
Conduct strategic analyses and develop recommendations for leadership decision-making.
Drive alignment across strategic priorities, organizational goals, and resource planning.
Partner with leadership to improve organizational effectiveness and execution.
Coordinate leadership priorities, planning activities, and follow-through on decisions and commitments.
Prepare and facilitate leadership meetings, workshops, strategy sessions, and offsites.
Develop leadership briefings, talking points, presentations, and executive communications.
Lead governance processes, operating rhythms, reporting mechanisms, and management dashboards.
Coordinate annual planning, quarterly business reviews, and priority-setting activities.
Track commitments, actions, risks, and decisions.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness.
Support RODI strategic initiatives, priority programs, special projects, portfolio management, and executive support.
Partner across teams to address emerging business needs and accelerate execution of critical priorities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required.
5+ years of experience in strategy, business operations, consulting, portfolio management, project management, or related disciplines.
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a matrixed global environment.
Strong executive communication, presentation development, and storytelling skills.
Excellent project management, planning, and organizational skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work independently.
Strong stakeholder management and influence skills.
Ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations and actionable plans.
Preferred: Experience within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, regulatory affairs, R&D, or related industries.
Preferred: Experience supporting senior leadership teams and strategic planning processes.
Preferred: Experience with governance, portfolio management, organizational effectiveness, or transformation initiatives.
Preferred: Familiarity with change management and business process improvement methodologies.

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; Colorado employees – 48 hours; Washington employees – 56 hours
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 period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Inclusive interview-process accommodations for applicants with disabilities