Operations, Strategy & Execution Lead

Core Responsibilities:

• Shape and lead the execution of DS UK strategic priorities, through execution, governance and planning.
• Lead strategic projects and drive execution against priorities, driving clarity of ownership and execution to ensure delivery of financial commitments.
• Lead the internal and external execution of the new DS branding and value proposition.
• Execute cadence of internal, social media and digital storytelling to reinforce strategic priorities, portfolio milestones.
• Execute, Shape and lead key internal and external engagements alongside BU leads, comms and government affairs to support the DS strategic priorities.
• Lead and Shape the DS marketing council (Focus on DS Branding / Value Proposition / Development of the marketing role/function in DS).
• Strategic Support: Translate regional/global strategy into measurable plans, facilitate and run financial planning cycles and performance reviews (e.g. Commercial Operations), and deliver business cases and scenario analysis.
• Support/Engage in the transformation/development of Leeds One site, as a member of the governance team, shaping plans to accelerate DePuy Synthes.
• Cross-functional program management: Create project plans, manage timelines, owners and risks, maintain governance and clear reporting.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Driven by results performance & ability to shape, execute business strategy by robust governance, influencing others without a direct report line.
• Ability to understand business strategy and coach the transition to translate it into actionable plans, coupled with high execution focus and exceptional planning skills.
• Ability to navigate the DS matrix, manage multiple stakeholders and at all levels of the organisation.
• Strong passion and track record for innovation & will to make things happen & deliver.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in local language(s) and English; effective interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Data analysis skills and ability to draw actionable conclusions.
• Creative divergent thinking, problem solving skills, inclusive thinking.
• University degree in business administration, marketing & communications, public administration or related fields or studies would be preferable but not essential.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to lead and influence senior leaders without direct reporting line responsibility.
• Proven communication, presentation skills – in all forms.
• Experience of managing social media platforms and communication platforms.
• IT literate – ability to analyse and present information using appropriate IT resources.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

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:

• Alliance Formation
• Business Communications
• Business Planning
• Business Savvy
• Data Reporting
• Demand Planning
• Developing Others
• Financial Forecasting
• Inclusive Leadership
• Inspirational
• Leadership
• Operational Excellence
• Operations Management
• Performance Measurement
• Problem Solving
• Regulatory Environment
• Strategic Analysis
• Strategic Change
• Strategic Thinking

Preferred Skills:

• None listed