Operations Lead, Digital & Automation

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:
Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:
Biotherapeutics R&D

Job Category:
Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:
Malvern, Pennsylvania, 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.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

We are searching for the best talent for an Operations Lead, Digital & Automation to be located in Malvern, PA.

This is a hybrid position that requires you to be onsite at least 3 days a week.

Purpose:

The Strategic Operations Lead will serve as a key partner to the Digital and Automation leadership team, driving strategic execution, digital portfolio management, and operational excellence.

This role is ideal for a tech-savvy, results-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic, cross-functional environment and is passionate about enabling digital transformation through change management and strong partnerships.

You will be responsible for:

Strategic Planning & Execution


* Support leadership team in the development, execution and tracking of strategic plans, ensuring alignment with business goals.


* Identify and implement digital solutions and dashboards to enhance team productivity


* Facilitate leadership team meetings, workshops, presentations, and discussions to drive decision making and efficiency.

Digital Portfolio and Program Management


* Manage digital project portfolios, including prioritization, milestone tracking, and resource alignment.


* Drive adoption of digital tools and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.


* Monitor KPIs, risks, and ensure delivery of high-priority programs supporting innovation and digital goals.

Qualifications / Requirements:


* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.


* 7+ years of experience in strategic operations, digital portfolio management, or process improvement within pharma, biotech, or healthcare.


* Strong project management skills and problem solving using new systems....