Senior Manager, Program Management Leader (PML)

DescriptionJohnson & Johnson is recruiting a Senior Manager, Program Management Leader (PML) to be located in Spring House, PA, Raritan, NJ or Beerse, Belgium.At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued, and our people can reach their potential.At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.Key Responsibilities:Enable the CDT to deliver program outcomes by establishing, monitoring and continuously refining program scope, timelines, and budget in collaboration with all cross-functional partners.Apply PM methodologies, R&D and organizational knowledge to build scenarios, validate assumptions, assess resource requirements, provide cost estimates, and surface operational risk and mitigation strategies for governance reviewTranslating the CDT strategy into a Compound Development Plan.Navigate the CDT through the complexities of the drug development process and the JRD environment to obtain strategy approval and secure vital resources.Lead and manage the Program Management Team (PMT sub team of the CDT), bringing together all project managers across the functions to establish, integrate, implement, monitor, and adapt the program execution plan.Create, maintain, and communicate the cross-functional risk-management register.Ensure the program stays on track financially and according to schedule by identifying changes and monitoring impacts, managing changes, and actively driving issue mitigation.Cultivate and monitor a high-performing team environment in the CDT and across the crossfunctional program ‘Team of Teams’ by creating a trusted and learning environment and establishing and monitoring teaming principles and practices, including clear accountabilities and decision rights, meeting rhythms and communication & escalation pathways.Additional Responsibilities may Include:Early Therapeutic Area Leader (ETAL):Serve on the TA Discovery Portfolio Council (DPC) to operationalize early portfolio strategy in close partnership with TA discovery and Discovery, Product Development & Supply (DPDS) leadership.Serve as the decision support leader if required.Optimize discovery processes and business rules to ensure high-quality reporting and crosstherapeutic area (cross-TA) consistency.Disease Area Stronghold (DAS)/Pathway Area Stronghold (PAS) PML:Coordinate all activities to establish and the DAS/PAS strategy, aligned with TA and organization objectives.Contribute to and coordinate portfolio strategy updates over time, including the DAS/PAS Reviews.Manage and communicate DAS/PAS strategic and operational guidance to core and extended DAS/PAS teams, governance, and portfolio reporting.Cultivate and monitor a high-performing DAS/PAS team environment.Licensing and Acquisition (L&A) PML:Apply PM methodologies, R&D and organizational knowledge to build scenarios, validate assumptions, assess resource requirements, provide cost estimates, and surface operational risk and mitigation strategies for governance review throughout the Due Diligence team engagement until final deal terms.Transition knowledge to the CDT once the deal is signed and the asset is brought into the portfolio.QualificationsEducation:BS degree or equivalent, preferred areas of study include Life Sciences (Life Sciences (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nursing, Pharmacy) is requiredExperience and Skills:Minimum of 8 years experience in Pharmaceutical, Healthcare or related industries is requiredExperience in and knowledge of the pharmaceutical development process is requiredRequires clinical research operational knowledge and experience across multiple phases of studies (Phase I-IV); must have the ability to manage all aspects of execution of a clinical trial is requiredExcellent leadership skills and proven ability to foster team productivity and cohesiveness is requiredExperience leading without authority and in muti-functional matrixed and global environments is requiredExcellent decision-making, analytical and strong financial management skills are essential to this position is requiredOperates and executes with limited supervisionExperience mentoring/coaching othersAbility to support and participate in the hiring, training, development, and evaluation of staff on a regular basis is requiredExperience in Project Management within Research & Development is requiredKnowledge of Project Management Systems, Methodologies & Tools is requiredExceptional interpersonal skills, including ability to persuade, negotiate, and moderate conflict. Strong presentation and communication skills is requiredThis position may require up to 25% travelProject Management Certification (PMP, CPM, etc.) is preferredThe anticipated base pay range for this position is $120,000 - $207,000 USDThe compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/ performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar yearSick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar yearHoliday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar yearWork, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar yearAdditional information can be found through the link below.For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to:Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit Job Field: Project/Program ManagementOrganization: Janssen Research & Development, LLC (6084)