Senior Manager, Focus Area Leader – IM R&D

Johnson & Johnson

Senior Manager leading U.S. IM R&D partnerships at Johnson & Johnson in a matrix environment.

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

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, including federal and state agencies and consortia.
Lead capture strategy, relationship development, and opportunity shaping with U.S. agencies (e.g., NIH, BARDA/ASPR, ARPA-H, DARPA, DoD/CDMRP, DTRA, VA/ORD, CDC, NIST, NSF) 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—ensuring timelines, approvals, and communications are met.
Navigate and help negotiate complex U.S. mechanisms, including grants, cooperative agreements, CRADAs, OTAs, contracts, prizes/challenges, and research consortia agreements, in alignment with Legal, IP, and Compliance and Grant Experts (within SPRG)
Ensure adherence to U.S. federal regulations and policies applicable to PPPs (e.g., Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200, Bayh–Dole Act obligations for IP, and FAR/DFARS where applicable).
Conduct advanced analyses of U.S. R&D trends, federal appropriations, and agency priorities, and translate insights into a proactive PPP pipeline aligned with IM R&D strategy.
Foster a highly collaborative culture across Grant Experts, Operations/PMO, Legal, IP, HCC, GA&P, Finance, and Procurement to deliver efficient, high-quality outcomes.
Maintain high standards of partner service delivery via regular check-ins with senior U.S. R&D leaders; communicate strategically to bring visibility to SPRG initiatives and outcomes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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) from opportunity shaping through execution.
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.
Advanced degree is preferred.

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 period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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Hard Skills & Tools

R&DPPP lifecycle managementgrant writingcontract negotiationbudget managementfinancial stewardshipadvanced analysiscompliance knowledgerisk managementstrategic partnership development

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationpresentationinfluencingrelationship buildingcollaborationstrategic thinkingproblem solvingmatrix managementcultural awareness

Certifications

advanced degree