Senior Manager, Trade Operations

Johnson & Johnson

. Lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary business partners across brand, supply chain, customer-facing specialty pharmacy and trade distribution, institutional business, medical information, finance, legal, and other functional areas .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $127,000 - $218,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing Trade Operations within the healthcare sector, with a strong focus on compliance, project management, and strategic implementation of AI initiatives. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively across all organizational levels.

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Trade Operations ManagementHealthcare ComplianceProject ManagementAI Strategy DevelopmentData Analysis Interpretation

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementHealthcare ComplianceContracting AdministrationData AnalysisStrategic PlanningInventory MonitoringPricing UpdatesProduct Launch ManagementRegulatory ComplianceSOP Development

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInfluencing Without AuthorityCritical ThinkingTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Analytics ToolsPresentation SoftwareCommunication PlatformsInventory Management SystemsProject Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMBA (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Healthcare MarketplacePharmaceutical IndustryImmunology PortfolioPatient AccessMatrix Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary business partners across brand, supply chain, customer-facing specialty pharmacy and trade distribution, institutional business, medical information, finance, legal, and other functional areas
Manage all Trade Operations functions for assigned therapeutic areas, primarily supporting the Immunology portfolio
Ensure approved distribution models are implemented and operate in compliance with internal processes and FDA approvals and guidelines
Lead key activities for product launches, pricing updates, divestitures, discontinuations, recalls, loss of exclusivity, JJPAF orders, clinical trial requests, pharmacy compendia, NDC, packaging, and shipper change communications
Serve as point of contact for product availability inquiries from Janssen customer-facing and brand teams
Partner with JOM, Supply Chain, and Strategic Insights and Analytics to support analytics, inventory monitoring, and order management for key brands
Plan, adjust, prioritize, and implement strategies to achieve results
Interpret complex and conflicting information from multiple sources and make timely decisions
Develop and lead the AI strategy and roadmap, identifying high-value opportunities and driving cross-functional AI initiatives through implementation
Coordinate with program owners, HCC, Privacy, Law, Finance, Pharmacovigilance, SIA, Safety Services, CSC, Procurement, brand teams, and vendors on channel strategy implementation
Manage projects and communication between delivery model service providers and internal subject matter experts
Build communications and presentations for business partners and customers
Interpret data analysis results and explain business implications
Report to the Director of Trade Operations within the SCG Trade organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree is required
MBA preferred
Minimum of 5+ years healthcare related business experience required
Ability to work with ambiguity while establishing structure and process standards
Experience developing comprehensive and impactful recommendations and solutions that drive key decisions
Ability to lead teams and drive consensus
Proven project management skills
Ability to present to all levels of leadership
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to influence without authority at all levels in the organization and with customers
Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and appetite for learning about the health care marketplace and pharmaceutical industry
Demonstrated business insight into the health care marketplace, product competitiveness, and patient access
Ability to balance multiple priorities and make decisions in an ambiguous environment
Critical thinking and ability to use industry knowledge to anticipate and prepare for the future
Consistent track record of working in a matrix environment
Experience in contracting administration and execution, healthcare compliance, finance, SOPs, and relationship management
Demonstrated commitment to learning emerging technologies such as AI
May require up to 10% domestic travel for business and customer meetings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive annual performance bonus program
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
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
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
Inclusive interview process and accommodation support
Employee wellness, career, and life journey resources