Director, Strategy & Operations DSDH

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Hopewell Township, NJ

About The Position

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 As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.

Benefits

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are 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.
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)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
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 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
Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
Caregiver Leave – 10 days
Volunteer Leave – 4 days
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours