Manager, Strat, Performance & Policies

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Job Function:

Strategy & Corporate Development

Job Sub Function:

Strategic Planning

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Manager, Strat, Performance & Policies.

This position will be located in New Brunswick, NJ (USA). Alternate locations maybe considered at Raritan, NJ; West Chester, PA; Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Raynham, MA.

Job Overview

The Manager, Strategy, Performance & Policies plays a key role in supporting the Procurement function’s strategy execution by driving performance management, policy development, and governance activities across DePuy Synthes. This role partners closely with Procurement leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders to translate strategic priorities into measurable outcomes, standardized processes, and clear policy frameworks. The position offers strong exposure to senior leaders and the opportunity to influence how the organization measures success, manages risk, and operates effectively as it evolves as a standalone company.

Key Responsibilities

Support development and execution of Procurement's strategic initiatives by defining performance metrics, tracking outcomes, and preparing insights for leadership decision‑making.

Lead performance management processes, including KPI development, scorecards, dashboards, and regular business reviews.

Develop, maintain, and govern policies, standards, and operating guidelines to ensure alignment with organizational strategy and compliance requirements.

Partner with Finance, Legal, Compliance, and business teams to ensure policies and performance frameworks are practical, aligned, and consistently applied.

Analyze business performance trends, identify risks and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.

Support enterprise governance forums by preparing materials, reporting progress, and monitoring adherence to approved strategies and policies.

Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to simplify processes, enhance transparency, and improve operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Finance, Strategy, Economics, Public Policy, or related field).

MBA or other advanced degree preferred.

Experience and Skills

Required:

6–8 years of progressive experience in strategy, performance management, policy, operations, or related business roles.

Experience developing and tracking performance metrics and translating data into executive‑ready insights.

Demonstrated ability to develop, interpret, and apply policies, standards, or governance frameworks.

Strong analytical skills with experience synthesizing complex information into clear recommendations.

Ability to partner effectively with cross‑functional stakeholders in a matrixed organization.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing leadership‑level materials.

Proficiency in Excel, with strong advanced analytics skills to analyze insights, spend, or supplier performance evaluation.

Familiarity with digital and AI procurement tools

Strong presentation and executive communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with and influence business partners.

Demonstrated experience leading initiatives/projects.

Preferred:

Experience in Procurement

Experience in medical devices, healthcare, life sciences, or other highly regulated industries.

Experience supporting enterprise‑level strategy, transformation, or governance initiatives.

Familiarity with performance management tools, dashboards, or business intelligence platforms.

Exposure to policy development in areas such as compliance, risk, operations, or corporate governance.

Strong change management and stakeholder influence skills.

Other

Language Requirements: English required; additional languages preferred.

Travel: Up to approximately 15–20%, primarily domestic.

Certifications: Strategy, analytics, or project management certifications preferred but not required.

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 announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics 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:

Preferred Skills:

Alliance Formation, Business Communications, Business Planning, Business Savvy, Coaching, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Operational Excellence, Performance Measurement, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Regulatory Environment, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Analysis, Strategic Change, Strategic Thinking, Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$154,000 - $117,100

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are 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. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are 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. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave – 10 days Volunteer Leave – 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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Manager, Strat, Performance & Policies at Johnson & Johnson rates 35 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

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Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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