Job Description:

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 https://www.jnj.com/.

Senior Manager Strategic Support - MedTech EMEA

We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic individual to join our MedTech EMEA team as Senior Manager, Strategy and Operations. This high-impact, individual contributor role partners directly with the EMEA Strategy Director (Chief of Staff) to support the Company Group Chairman (CGC) and the Regional Leadership Team (RLT) in executing strategic initiatives and driving business operations across the region.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of the MedTech EMEA organization, shaping and delivering cross-functional transformation projects, anchoring strategic capabilities, and evolving performance management frameworks. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and brings a strong mix of strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and collaborative execution.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Initiative Leadership:

• Shape and lead high-priority initiatives in collaboration with the EMEA Strategy Director and senior leaders
• Manage cross-functional projects in partnership with BU, Country, Finance, and Supply Chain leaders to address critical business challenges.
• Drive initiatives to enhance business operations effectiveness and efficiency.

Business Operations Support

• Lead and orchestrate key regional processes such as business performance reviews, CGC engagement planning, and leadership agenda setting.
• Ensure timely execution of strategic deliverables and alignment with organizational priorities.

Strategic Analysis & Decision Support

• Conduct complex quantitative and qualitative market, competitor, and internal business analyses to support priority setting and decision making.
• Translate insights into actionable recommendations

Project Management & Execution

• Drive execution of complex, cross-functional projects with minimal guidance.
• Monitor milestones, manage risks, and ensure alignment with strategic goals.

Change Agent & Thought Partner

• Act as a trusted advisor and sounding board to senior leaders.
• Challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and promote a culture of continuous learning and agility.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Master's degree in business administration, Finance, STEM, or Medicine.
• Minimum of 3+ years of progressive experience in strategy consulting, preferably with exposure to healthcare or MedTech sectors.
• Experience in EMEA markets, with demonstrated understanding of regional healthcare systems, regulatory environments, and market access dynamics is a plus

Strategic & Analytical Capabilities

• Strong strategic thinking and structured problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to independently conduct and synthesize quantitative and qualitative analyses into actionable insights.
• Experience with financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning.
• Familiarity with innovation frameworks, portfolio strategy, or business model transformation is a plus.

Execution & Project Leadership

• Excellent project management, time management, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives from concept to execution.
• Experience managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Communication & Influence

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership, without formal authority.
• Skilled in preparing executive-level presentations and strategic storytelling.

Mindset & Agility

• High learning agility, intellectual curiosity, and ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in complex environments.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action and continuous improvement.

Cultural Fit & Mobility

• Experience working in diverse, multicultural teams across geographies.
• MedTech or broader healthcare experience is a strong advantage.
• Willingness to travel across EMEA (20–40%).