Director, Strategy & Operations DSDH

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 jnj.com

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Job Function:

Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function:

R&D Project Management

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America, La Jolla, California, United States of America, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Position Summary

We are recruiting a Director of Strategy & Operations to join the Data Science & Digital Health (DSDH) Strategy & Operations team.

This Director is responsible for shaping and delivering a clear internal strategy narrative for DSDH, supporting executive and Board‑level communications, and enabling consistent understanding of strategy, operating model, milestones, and impact across Johnson & Johnson. The role directly supports the Chief Data Science Officer and Sr. Director, Strategy & Operations in strategic communications for leadership and enterprise forums.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive enterprise‑level storytelling and executive communications, spanning EC and Board materials, operating model deployment, and internal events, to consistently articulate strategy, progress, and performance against key milestones and metrics.

• Shape and maintain a cohesive internal strategy narrative for Data Science & Digital Health.

• Translate complex data science, AI, and digital health strategy into clear, executive‑ready communications.

• Develop high‑impact materials for Executive Committee and Board of Directors engagements.

• Support internal leadership communications, including town halls, strategy sessions, and enterprise updates.

• Communicate DSDH operating model, milestones, metrics, and progress with clarity and consistency.

• Partner closely with peers to ensure internal narratives reflect broader industry context alongside internal messaging.

• Develop and maintain internal stakeholder mapping to tailor communications and engagement strategies.

Qualifications

Required

• Advanced degree (Master’s preferred; PhD a plus) in Life Sciences, Computational Biology, Data Science, Engineering, Business, or related field.

• 8+ years of experience in strategy, management consulting, or advisory roles in healthcare, life sciences, or technology.

• Consulting background strongly preferred (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, or similar firms with digital or AI strategy practices).

• Strong biological and/or computational foundation enabling engagement with technical content.

• Exceptional executive communication, storytelling, and slide‑crafting skills.

Preferred

• Experience supporting senior leadership or Board‑level communications.

• Familiarity with R&D, digital health, or advanced analytics organizations.

• Experience working in highly matrixed, enterprise environments.

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, nation