Sr Director, Global Strategic Marketing & Innovation

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Job Function:

Marketing

Job Sub Function:

Strategic Marketing

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Irvine, California, United States of America, Irving, Texas, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is searching for the best talent for a Senior Director, Global Strategic Marketing & Innovation located in Irvine, CA or Irving, TX.

The Senior Director, Global Strategic Marketing will lead the development and execution of the global product marketing and innovation strategy for MENTOR’s surgical breast portfolio. Primary responsibilities include leading MENTOR’s Breast Implant and Expander current and future product lines globally. This position is responsible for global brand management, future innovation, and global business attainment.

The position will be primarily responsible for the development of MENTOR’s core Breast and Reconstruction product portfolio roadmap including the identification of organic and inorganic opportunities and the launch preparation and execution of new products, product line extensions, and product iterations on a worldwide basis. This role will be responsible for developing Mentor’s growth strategy for supporting innovation for new products and programs outside the core. It will also be responsible for Global Portfolio and globalization of our E2E marketing efforts including global product positioning, messaging, pricing and driving global collaboration and execution with our regions and markets. Additionally, the role will be responsible for leading our Global Business Insights team.

The position serves as the global commercial leader for any implant/expander collaborating with multiple functions including R&D, Clinical, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs and Supply Chain among others. This leader will develop new product value propositions (positioning, price, and promotion) for Breast Implants/Expanders in the Augmentation and Reconstruction portfolio working closely with Regional Marketing partners around the world and will also launch these products globally. Additional responsibilities will include:

Leads the GSM global strategy for innovation and growth and be the point for developing a robust global Portfolio that is closely aligned to customer and the needs of the business

Owns and drives new and existing product marketing plans and programs for Implants and Breast Reconstruction product lines to grow the business and meet/exceed global Business Plan forecasts

Develops talent and holds team accountable to achieving business results and goals

Ensure the collection of voice of customer data to help identify and define unmet or latent needs; Leverages these customer insights for commercial opportunities

Works closely with New Business Development and R&D to identify both internal/organic as well as inorganic/external opportunities

Drives team to develop marketing plans, forecasts and financial models to support New Product launches and New Product Development Opportunities globally with input from regional commercial groups to account for local variations & various stages of market maturity

Holds team accountable to Monitoring and analyzing competitive activity

Leads the Global Business and commercial Insights groups to identify trends and opportunities for supporting and expanding innovation

Works across all elements of the marketing mix to develop value propositions for new products and enhance those of existing products. Uses appropriate channels of communication, brand strategy, marketing planning and execution, pricing, launch excellence; Ensures product knowledge is effectively transferred to commercial regional groups and field organizations

Drives team to implement NPI strategy and influences the regions to employ LEX process when launching NPI globally

Builds network with key opinion leaders and monitors industry developments impacting business

Ensures business continuity through demand planning and forecasting activities with regional commercial marketing partners; Supports Life Cycle Management activities

Monitors and controls budget for maximum ROI effectiveness; Works productively with external agencies

Responsible for communicating business-related issues or opportunities to next management level

Responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable

Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures

Performs other duties assigned as needed

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s level degree or equivalent

Minimum of 15 years of overall business experience, along with a minimum of five years of direct people leadership/management experience

Experience in development of a results focused team-based environment required underlying ability to coach and train to motivate others

Experience in developing and implementing yearly business plans which include defining goals, strategies, and tactics

Strong experience in both upstream and downstream marketing

Proven leadership capability in a continuous improvement operational environment

Strong analytical problem-solving skills

Strong communication and networking skills, dealing with all functions and levels of the organization

Documented success in developing strategies and implementing tactical plans in driving new products or programs

5% both domestic and international including weekends

This position will also work closely with their regional commercial marketing counterparts to support and influence marketing efforts in private practice and the hospital.

Works closely with Regional Marketing partners around the world.

Preferred:

Advanced degree (Master’s, MBA, or equivalent)

Medical device industry experience is strongly preferred.

Experience in aesthetics and breast reconstruction preferred

Cross functional business experience strongly preferred

Strategic minded with excellent decision-making skills, and verbal and written communication skills.

Experience in developing and driving integrated marketing mix/ levers to target both surgeons and patients

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech .

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 and 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, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Brand Marketing, Brand Positioning Strategy, Business Alignment, Business Data Analysis, Business Storytelling, Business Valuations, Consulting, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making, Execution Focus, Financial Analysis, Go-to-Market Strategies, Industry Analysis, Market Research, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Product Development Lifecycle, Product Portfolio Management, Product Strategies, Program Management, Strategic Thinking, Tactical Planning

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$178,000.00 - $307,050.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

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 Colorado –48 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

Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits