Director, R&D Business Operations

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. Job Function: R&D Operations Job Sub Function: Multi-Family R&D Operations Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America Job Description: We are searching for the best talent for our Director, R&D Business Operations position, to be located in Raritan, NJ or Spring House, PA. 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. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine Purpose: The Senior Director R&D Strategic Business Operations in Innovative Medicine R&D is responsible for leading and overseeing multiple optimization projects within global R&D and potentially with other departments in J&J. This role will help to transform the way R&D operates. The role requires strong project management skills, as well as a strategic mindset to optimize business operations and drive down development costs. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of pharmaceutical R&D processes, excellent communication and leadership abilities, and a track record of successfully managing cross functional initiatives with a focus on cost saving & efficiency. Continuous improvement and stakeholder management are also key aspects of this role. The Business Operation Project Leader will play a vital role in driving operational efficiency, ensuring successful project implementation, and contributing to the overall advancement of pharmaceutical research and development. You will be responsible for: Leading process optimization and business transformation initiatives across Innovative Medicine R&D, ensuring successful execution, risk management, and delivery against established timelines. Developing and implementing operational strategies that improve efficiency, simplify processes, optimize resource utilization, and support cost-saving objectives. Managing project portfolios, budgets, resources, timelines, and key performance indicators to drive successful implementation and achievement of business objectives. Building partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to drive alignment, support decision making, and ensure successful adoption of strategic initiatives. Leading change management and continuous improvement efforts to enhance operational effectiveness and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. Leading contract simplification initiatives and partnering with Legal, Procurement, GSINC, and other global functions to support business operations and organizational transformation. Leading and developing teams in a matrix environment, fostering collaboration, accountability, engagement, and high performance. Supporting seamless integration with GSINC (Global Simplification & Innovation in Contracting) Interfacing with global functions like Legal and Procurement