Senior Manager, Strategy, Portfolio and Operations

Senior Manager, Strategy, Portfolio and Operations

This position is a hybrid role located in Raritan, NJ;
Titusville, NJ;
Horsham, PA; or Spring House, PA.

• Implement and execute a methodology to evaluate the business case for and prioritize initiatives based on alignment with strategic goals, potential to deliver business value, technical feasibility and resource requirements.
• Partner with leaders to identify the key value drivers and develop the business case for each department and portfolio initiative, quantifying the potential benefits such as cost savings, increased efficiency, or improved stakeholder satisfaction.
• Track the realization of benefits for each initiative, monitoring progress and evaluating actual benefits achieved compared with projected benefits.
• Communicate the value created by the initiatives within the portfolio to key stakeholders, including senior leaders, by creating reports and presentations that clearly illustrate the benefits realized and the impact on Global Regulatory Affairs goals and objectives.
• Continuously review latest financial thinking and recommend reallocation, re‑prioritization and optimization of the portfolio based on progress of programs/projects, technology obsolescence and evolving organizational objectives.
• Provide key partners with timely assessment of our financial status, including initiatives, performance metrics and identification/recommendation to address portfolio issues affecting performance.
• Develop and execute integrated change management and communications strategies across Digital Regulatory Innovation for Value and Efficiency (DRIVE) and Regulatory Operations Digital Innovation (RODI) initiatives.
• Lead and mentor a team of change managers and communications specialists, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation and accountability.
• Serve as the strategic advisor to senior leadership on change readiness, stakeholder engagement, and communications planning.
• Drive continuous improvement in change and communications processes, tools and templates.
• Champion a unified voice across DRIVE and RODI, ensuring clarity, transparency and alignment in all messaging.
• Create compelling executive‑level messaging, presentations and storytelling that align with business priorities and transformation goals.
• Establish and track change adoption metrics, communication effectiveness and stakeholder sentiment to inform strategy.
• Anticipate resistance and proactively develop mitigation strategies to support smooth adoption.
• Facilitate leadership forums, town halls and feedback loops to ensure two‑way communication and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, business or technical discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 8 years of related work experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry or a Contract Research Organization (CRO).
• Regulatory Affairs experience preferred.
• People management experience required.
• Expertise with change management frameworks (Prosci, ADKAR, Kotter) and organizational transformation.
• Advanced proficiency in enterprise communications tools (Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Yammer, Viva Engage).
• Strong command of content creation platforms (PowerPoint, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Experience with survey and feedback tools (Qualtrics, Forms, Poll Everywhere) to measure engagement and readiness.
• Experience in stakeholder mapping, impact analysis and change adoption tracking.
• Familiarity with project and portfolio management tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, JIRA).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to analyze data and translate insights into communication and change strategies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with all levels and influence decision‑making across a global, matrixed organization.
• Up to 10% domestic and international travel.

This job posting is anticipated to close on November 4, 2025.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.