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 **Job Function:** Project/Program Management Group **Job Sub** **Function:** R&D Project Management **Job Category:** People Leader **All Job Posting Locations:** US026 PA Spring House - 1400 McKean Rd, US063 NJ Raritan - 920 US Hwy 202, US159 NJ Titusville - 1125 Trenton-Harbourton Rd, US176 PA Horsham - 850 Ridgeview Dr **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. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s): High Wycombe (UK); Leiden (Netherlands); Beerse (Belgium); Allschwil (Switzerland) - Requisition Number: R-001083 Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company. **We are searching for the best talent for Director, Submission Program Management (SPM) Strategic Partnerships and Process Optimization to be in** **Raritan, NJ; Titusville, NJ; Horsham, PA; High Wycombe (UK); Leiden (Netherlands); Beerse (Belgium); Allschwil (Switzerland)** **Purpose:** The Director, Submission Program Management (SPM) Strategic Partnerships and Process Optimization plays a critical role in shaping the Submission Excellence (SubX) framework and driving continuous improvement in regulatory submission program management (SPM). This role is designed to evolve alongside the organization’s regulatory submission needs, ensuring that submission excellence remains dynamic and continuously optimized. As a strategic thought partner to the Head of SPM, this individual will oversee the development and integration of new technologies, process improvements, and performance metrics while fostering cross-functional collaborations. Additionally, they will engage with internal and external stakeholders to identify and implement SPM and SubX solutions, ensuring organizational sponsorship for key initiatives. The Director will also act as the overall submission process owner, maintaining MS Project templates, translating improvements into submission planning tools, and overseeing the development and execution of training programs to upskill teams. This matrixed leadership role requires both strategic and operational expertise to navigate the complexities of regulatory submissions, ensuring that the organization remains agile and forward-looking. The Director will play a pivotal role in advocating for process enhancements, assessing new system implementations, and driving change management initiatives that will shape the future of submission excellence. **You will be responsible for** **:** + Serve as a strategic thought partner for the SPM Team/SubX Leader in shaping the SubX framework, particularly in coordinating organizational Functional Project Management roles (RPM, CPP, CPM, PDPM) to support new ways of working for submissions. + Identify opportunities and support the development and implementation of new technologies (such as MSP Online, URP, and digital transformation) to enhance submission capabilities. + Ensure the development and tracking of Goals and Objectives (G&Os) for the optimization of the SubX framework, establishing and monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure targets are met, and intervening as necessary. + Develop and nurture relationships with internal and external partners to identify key optimization opportunities, securing organizational sponsorship to effectively implement SPM solutions. + Act as the overall Submission Process Owner, including MSP Template ownership + Serve as the primary point of contact for communicating and coordinating the end-to-end submission process, translating cross-functional processes and improvements into the SPML Submission Foundation Plan and the 3-Month Starting Point Plan in collaboration with functional leads and project management teams. + Oversee the development and revisions of the SubX/SPM Training Modules, ensuring version control and maintaining up-to-date training materials. + Conduct training sessions for the SPM team and communicate any revisions made to training content. **Qualifications / Requirements:** + A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Life Sciences, Business Management, Regulatory Affairs or a related discipline. Advanced degree preferred. + A minimum of 10 years of industry/business experience is required. + A minimum of 8 years of experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed work environment is required. + A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Pharmaceutical, MedTech or comparable R&D area with demonstrated organizational awareness and applied knowledge of end-to-end (E2E) drug or medical device development is required. + A minimum of 5 years of formal project management experience with high proficiency and demonstrated application of project management standards, planning and visualization methods/tools is required. + Prior major submission cross-functional leadership experience is strongly preferred + Proven experience in project management, preferably in a pharmaceutical or healthcare environment. Professional Certification in Project Management is preferred. + Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders. + Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. + Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, including MSP. + Strong communication and presentation skills. + Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The anticipated base pay range for this position is 160000 to 276000. The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be 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. Employees may be 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. Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below. http://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market. 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 and 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, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.