Job Function:
Strategy & Corporate Development
Job Sub Function:
Strategic Planning
Job Category:
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Job Description:
We are searching for the best talent for our Senior Manager, Strategic Planning position, to be located in Spring House, PA or Malvern, PA.
Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):
United States- Requisition Number: R-086251
Belgium - Requisition Number: R-090037
Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.
Purpose: The Senior Manager, Strategic Planning, will lead the design, evolution, and scaling of business operations capabilities across Therapeutics Development & Supply (TDS). This role is responsible for enabling effective planning, resource management, and performance insights to support a large, complex, and global organization.
The Senior Manager will partner closely with TDS functions, Finance, Capacity Management, and other business partners to establish standardized, scalable processes and ways of working. This includes aligning priorities across organizational units and geographies and ensuring effective coordination of work to deliver against TDS objectives.
Success in this role requires strong business and financial acumen, the ability to lead organizationally both directly and through influence, and a consistent record of implementing processes that drive consistency, efficiency, and decision quality. The role also plays a key part in modernizing business operations through the application of analytics and digital capabilities to reduce reliance on manual and people-intensive processes.
You will be responsible for:- Leading the design, standardization, and scaling of business operations processes across TDS, including financial planning, resource management, and business performance tracking
- Establishing and enhancing integrated planning and review processes that align priorities across functions, geographies, and business partners
- Collaborating with Finance, Capacity Management, Procurement, and other team members to ensure coordinated planning and execution against TDS objectives
- Developing and implementing frameworks, standards, and governance processes that enable consistent and efficient execution at scale
- Driving alignment across organizational boundaries, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes
- Translating business needs into practical, implementable solutions, and drive adoption across the organization
- Leading implementation of new processes and capabilities, including stakeholder engagement, communication, and adoption support
- Developing and applying analytics and digital solutions to improve visibility, enable high quality decision-making, and reduce reliance on manual processes
- Leading development of dashboards, reporting, and performance metrics to provide transparency into financials, resources, and operational performance
- Identifying and leading initiatives to improve efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness of business operations capabilities
- Operating effectively in a dynamic environment, balancing multiple priorities and evolving business needs
Qualifications / Requirements:- Master’s degree required, preferably in a scientific field, business administration, operations, or a related field.
- 8-10 years of experience in business operations, financial planning, strategy, or related roles within biopharma or complex organizations required.
- Strong business and financial competence, with experience in budgeting, resource planning, and performance management required.
- Experience designing, implementing, and scaling business processes across large, complex organizations is required.
- Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and coordinate work across functions, geographies, and business units required.
- Experience applying analytics and digital tools (e.g., reporting platforms, data visualization, automation tools) to enhance operational capabilities required.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, with the ability to translate complex needs into structured solutions required.
- Broad understanding of drug development processes, including exposure to CMC and/or pharmaceutical R&D required.
#LI-HybridRequired Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Alliance Formation, Business Communications, Business Planning, Business Savvy, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Mentorship, Operational Excellence, Organizing, Performance Measurement, Problem Solving, Regulatory Environment, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Analysis, Strategic Change, Strategic Thinking, Technical Credibility
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$122,000.00 - $212,750.00
Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
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 10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
