Director, Accelerando Program Management Team Leader

Janssen Research & Development, LLC is recruiting for a Director, Accelerando Program Management Team Leader located in Chesterbrook, PA; Spring House, PA; Raritan, NJ; or Turnhout, Belgium. Remote locations may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company. At the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, we are working to create a world without disease. Transforming lives by finding new and better ways to prevent, intercept, treat and cure disease inspires us. We bring together the best minds and pursue the most promising science. We are Janssen. We collaborate with the world for the health of everyone in it. Learn more at www.janssen.com and follow us @JanssenGlobal. Janssen Research & Development, LLC is part of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies. The Accelerando group is an internal, specialized team with highly experienced Project Managers who work on our top priority programs across the Janssen Pharmaceutical R&D. The Director, Accelerando Program Team Leader combines deep project management expertise with expert leadership capabilities to consult with project teams to drive program acceleration and increase probability of success. The Program Team Leader is a hybrid role focused on critical-phase development programs while also managing a team of Accelerando program leads. The Director should exhibit strong leadership presence and will contribute to the strategic direction of the Accelerando group as a member of the Accelerando Leadership Team and the PMO Extended Leadership Team. The Director is a key role within the R&D organization and is expected to build and leverage a wide network of internal expertise from across Global Development and the J&J enterprise to facilitate success in our priority development programs. A summary of responsibilities follows: Key Responsibilities: Accelerando Group Leadership Accountabilities Develop talent within the Accelerando team through leadership, line management, and mentorship of Associate Director Accelerando Leads. Partner with other Accelerando Leadership Team to implement the vision and strategy for the Accelerando group to ensure maximum value generation for Janssen R&D. Identify capability improvement opportunities and work with Accelerando Leadership Team to drive improvements within the group. Project Accountabilities Partner with the highest priority new product development programs to de-risk and accelerate the launch of transformational new products by applying a combination of R&D experience, project management expertise, and leadership capabilities to facilitate program success. Pioneer the use of Accelerando tools and capabilities in the most complex projects within the Accelerando portfolio. Utilize advanced facilitation and influencing skills to drive project team activities while effectively influencing key project stakeholders including Therapy Area leaders and functional leadership across J&J. Support Compound Development Teams (CDT) and Therapy Areas by becoming a trusted advisor and strategic partner to project and functional leaders. Bring clarity and focus to key project activities through critical path analysis based on fully integrated cross-functional project plan development; work with PMO partners to ensure alignment and integration with CDT project plan in Planisware. Conduct objective Threats and Opportunity assessment of critical path to remove obstacles and leverage acceleration opportunities. Support early risk identification and development of mitigation strategies, and actively contribute to portfolio-level risk discussions. Responsible for management and communication of metrics and benchmarking data on Accelerando projects. Capability Improvements Identify and communicate potential gaps in current cross-departmental processes and organizational structures, and work with line management to remove obstacles to effective project execution. Partner with internal stakeholders to build project management and leadership capabilities across the Project Management Organization, Janssen, and J&J, based on best-practice experience from Accelerando programs. Actively monitor and engage externally to ensure a constant awareness of emerging new practices, project management and leadership tools and strategies, and continuous improvement opportunities for Accelerando. Qualifications Education: A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required; Advanced degree preferred. Experience and Skills: Required: A minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in an R&D, product development, or supply chain environment is required. Experience directly managing others or demonstrated success in a formal mentor / trainer role is required. Experience in a global matrix organization is required. Operational knowledge of project management systems and visualization software required. Demonstrated ability to be creative and flexible to change/improve working environment in broad context is required. Preferred: Project management experience in cross functional R&D environment is preferred. Effective handling of conflicting priorities in changing cross-departmental, international environment is expected. Previous line management experience preferred. Professional project management certification (PMP, CPM, etc.) is preferred. Other: This position may require up to 25% travel. At Johnson & Johnson, we’re on a mission to change the trajectory of health for humanity. That starts by creating the world’s healthiest workforce. Through cutting-edge programs and policies, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our employees and the ones they love. As such, depending on location and subject to local legislation, candidates offered employment may be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or, in certain countries, secure an approved accommodation prior to the commencement of employment to support the well-being of our employees, their families and the communities in which we live and work. If you are invited to interview for the position, your recruiter will advise on the vaccine requirement status in your geographic location. For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com. Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Primary Location United States-Pennsylvania-Wayne-955/965 Chesterbrook Blvd Other Locations Europe/Middle East/Africa-Belgium-Antwerp-Turnhout, North America-United States-New Jersey-Raritan, North America-United States-Pennsylvania-Spring House Organization Janssen Research & Development, LLC (6084) Job Function R&D Requisition ID 2206056647W