Director, RE Governance – Strategy

Johnson & Johnson

Director, Real Estate Governance & Strategy overseeing global real estate strategy at Johnson & Johnson. Leading real estate decision-making and governance across diverse regional teams.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeNew Brunswick • Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $258,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in global real estate strategy, governance frameworks, and performance metrics, with a strong ability to influence senior leaders and drive effective decision-making across complex organizations. Proven experience in managing large-scale real estate programs and transformations within highly regulated industries.

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Global Real Estate StrategyGovernance Framework DevelopmentPortfolio StrategyChange ManagementAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Real Estate Portfolio ManagementGovernance Model DevelopmentPerformance Metrics TrackingScenario AnalysisDecision Frameworks

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingInfluencing Senior LeadersCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational Design

Industry Keywords

Corporate Real EstateLife SciencesMedical DevicesHighly Regulated IndustriesEnterprise Level Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

set the global real estate strategy, governance framework, and standards for DPS’s global real estate portfolio
ensures real estate decisions, investments, and delivery activities are strategically aligned, consistently governed, and performance driven across regions
define how real estate work is prioritized, approved, executed, and measured
enable Regional RE Delivery teams to execute effectively within a clear governance model
partner closely with senior enterprise leaders to ensure consistent, disciplined, and transparent real estate decision-making aligned with business priorities
define and maintain the global real estate strategy
lead portfolio-level planning, including scenario analysis, market trends, and strategic options to inform leadership decisions
own and operate the global RE governance model, including decision rights, approval thresholds, and escalation paths
act as the business case approval authority for major real estate investments, transactions, and strategic initiatives
define and maintain global real estate standards, best practices, and policies
establish and track global RE performance metrics, KPIs, and dashboards
identify systemic gaps or inefficiencies and drive corrective actions
partner closely with Regional RE Delivery leaders, Property Services, Strategic Supplier Management, Finance, Procurement, Legal, and Workplace teams
support enterprise transformations by providing clear strategy, governance, and execution guardrails.

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of experience in corporate real estate, portfolio strategy, governance, or large ‑ scale real estate programs
experience operating at a global or enterprise level
bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
demonstrated experience operating at an enterprise or global level within a complex organization
strong strategic thinking and ability to translate business priorities into actionable real estate strategies
proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders and cross ‑ functional stakeholders
experience developing governance models, policies, and decision frameworks
excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills
preferred: experience supporting large ‑ scale transformations, separations, or operating ‑ model changes
background in life sciences, medical devices, or other highly regulated industries
familiarity with global real estate portfolios and multi ‑ regional operations
experience working with external real estate service providers and advisors
strong change management and organizational design capabilities.

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
holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
work, personal and family time - up to 40 hours per calendar
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