Senior Manager, Focus Area Leader – IM R&D

Johnson & Johnson

Senior Manager leading Strategic Partnerships in IM R&D for Johnson & Johnson. Engaging with US federal and state agencies to secure and maximize R&D resources.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeNew Brunswick • District of Columbia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $122,000 - $212,750 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reporting to the Head, Focus Area Leadership IM, lead and direct, in a matrix environment, Strategic Partnerships and Resource Group’s (SPRG)IM R&D strategy and engagement with senior IM R&D leaders.
Secure, maximize, and sustain strategic U.S. federal and state Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) to amplify R&D resources.
Set the leadership tone to ensure SPRG executes PPPs within J&J’s risk framework and U.S. regulatory requirements.
Provide leadership and strategic direction for U.S. IM R&D PPP initiatives, federal and state; serve as a highly valued resource to U.S.-based IM R&D leaders.
Act as the primary SPRG point of contact for senior U.S. IM R&D leaders and external U.S. stakeholders.
Lead capture strategy, relationship development, and opportunity shaping with U.S. agencies and relevant state/regional innovation bodies.
Oversee end-to-end PPP lifecycle—opportunity identification, internal alignment, proposal development, submission, negotiation, execution, governance, close-out, and audit readiness.
Navigate and help negotiate complex U.S. mechanisms, including grants, cooperative agreements, CRADAs, OTAs, and contracts.
Ensure adherence to U.S. federal regulations and policies applicable to PPPs.
Own or contribute to “key account” strategies for priority agencies and maintain a pipeline view and account plans to drive sustainable, strategic partnerships.
Conduct advanced analyses of U.S. R&D trends, federal appropriations, and agency priorities.
Guide colleagues through consultation, mentoring, and collaborative leadership; provide functional supervision to elevate PPP capabilities across SPRG and partner teams.
Foster a highly collaborative culture across multiple departments to deliver efficient, high-quality outcomes.
Maintain high standards of partner service delivery via regular check-ins with senior U.S. R&D leaders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required
Minimum of 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech/medical device industry with deep expertise in R&D and/or adjacent domains (e.g., CMC, translational science, clinical development, supply chain enabling R&D)
Proven track record delivering U.S. PPPs and non-dilutive funding with federal and/or state agencies (e.g., NIH, BARDA, ARPA-H, DARPA, DoD/CDMRP, VA, CDC, NIST, NSF)
Knowledge of EU PPP arrangements
Demonstrated experience meeting with U.S. Government agencies to discuss complex strategic partnerships, including familiarity with mechanisms such as grants, cooperative agreements, CRADAs, OTAs, and contracts
Strong business acumen with budget ownership and financial stewardship for multi-partner programs.
Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills; ability to translate scientific and technical opportunities into compelling partnership strategies for USG audiences.
Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively in a matrixed environment.
Experience orchestrating complex, multi-stakeholder programs with clear governance and risk management.
Knowledge of PPP models, U.S. healthcare funding, and compliance requirements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
short and long-term disability
business accident insurance
group legal insurance
consolidated retirement plan (pension)
savings plan (401(k))
long-term incentive program
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

R&D strategypublic-private partnershipsgrant managementcontract negotiationproposal developmentbudget managementfinancial stewardshipadvanced analysisrisk managementcompliance requirements

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunication skillspresentation skillsinfluencing skillsrelationship buildingcollaborationmentoringstrategic thinkingconsultationorganizational skills