Director Strategy & Operations Jobs in Massachusetts

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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 Boardlevel 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 enterpriselevel 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, executiveready communications.

• Develop highimpact 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 slidecrafting skills.

Preferred

• Experience supporting senior leadership or Boardlevel 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, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by 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.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Agility Jumps, Business Alignment, Continuous Improvement, Mentorship, Performance Measurement, Process Control, Program Management, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Reporting, Project Schedule, Quality Control (QC), Research and Development, Risk Management, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$164,000.00 - $282,900.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

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 Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits