Senior Manager, Focus Area Leader (FAL), IM R&D

Role Summary

Lead and direct SPRG's IM R&D strategy and engagement with senior IM R&D leaders in a matrix environment. Secure, maximize, and sustain strategic U.S. federal and state Public–Private Partnerships to amplify R&D resources, with potential EU/global scope. Coordinate with Legal, IP, HCC/Compliance, GA&P, Finance, and Procurement to execute PPPs within Johnson & Johnson’s risk framework. This role is not geographically bound and serves as a subject-matter expert on U.S. PPPs. Locations include New Brunswick, NJ; Titusville, NJ; Raritan, NJ; Horsham, PA; Spring House, PA. Travel approximately 20–30% domestically.

Responsibilities

• U.S. Portfolio Leadership: Provide leadership and strategic direction for U.S. IM R&D PPP initiatives (federal and state); serve as a key resource to U.S.-based IM R&D leaders, ensuring cross-project alignment with global or cross-sector initiatives.
• Primary U.S. Point of Contact: Act as the SPRG primary point of contact for senior U.S. IM R&D leaders and external U.S. stakeholders, including federal and state agencies and consortia.
• USG Engagement & Capture: Lead capture strategy, relationship development, and opportunity shaping with U.S. agencies and state/regional innovation bodies; drive white papers, concept notes, consortia formation, and partnering strategies.
• End-to-End PPP Delivery: Oversee end-to-end PPP lifecycle—from opportunity identification through governance, execution, close-out, and audit readiness—ensuring timelines and approvals are met.
• Complex Agreement Structures: Navigate and negotiate complex U.S. mechanisms (grants, cooperative agreements, CRADAs, OTAs, contracts, prizes/challenges, and research consortia agreements) in alignment with Legal, IP, and Compliance within SPRG.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure adherence to U.S. federal regulations and policies applicable to PPPs; maintain visibility and documentation in line with HCC and contracting standards.
• Key Account Strategy: Contribute to key account strategies for priority agencies and funders; maintain a pipeline view and account plans to drive sustainable partnerships.
• Strategic Insight & Foresight: Analyze U.S. R&D trends, federal appropriations, and agency priorities, translating insights into a proactive PPP pipeline aligned with IM R&D strategy.
• Matrix Leadership & Mentorship: Mentor colleagues, provide matrix supervision to elevate PPP capabilities across SPRG and partner teams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster collaboration across Grant Experts, Operations/PMO, Legal, IP, HCC, GA&P, Finance, and Procurement to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction: Maintain high standards of partner service delivery through regular check-ins with senior U.S. R&D leaders and clear communications of SPRG initiatives.
• Culture & Inclusion: Champion Our Credo-aligned inclusive culture and model Johnson & Johnson leadership imperatives.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Skills

• Alliance Formation
• Business Planning
• Developing Partnerships
• Market Expansion
• Market Research
• Mentorship
• Organizing
• Program Management
• Relationship Building
• Sales Enablement
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Change
• Strategic Sales Planning
• Strategic Thinking
• SWOT Analysis
• Technical Credibility

Additional Requirements

• Travel: Approximately 20–30% domestically for agency meetings, partner visits, and internal stakeholder engagements.