Director, Global Education Strategic Partnerships

Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson director shaping global education partnerships and Johnson & Johnson Institute training networks. Leading surgical education initiatives, governance, footprint strategy, and cross-functional delivery.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRaritan • New Jersey, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $258,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading strategic education partnerships and managing complex external relationships within the healthcare and medical device sectors. Proficient in project management, stakeholder engagement, and aligning cross-functional teams to achieve educational and operational goals.

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Strategic Partnership ManagementProject ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipHealthcare Education ExpertiseGlobal Mindset

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementBudget ManagementRisk MitigationStakeholder ManagementData AnalysisCurriculum DevelopmentSurgical EducationDigital LearningClinical SimulationLearning Technology

Soft Skills

CommunicationRelationship ManagementProblem SolvingDecision MakingCultural Awareness

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree or MBA Preferred

Industry Keywords

HealthcareMedical DeviceProfessional EducationStrategic AlliancesGlobal Education NetworksTraining Center OperationsAdvanced Procedural TrainingOTTAVA ReadinessSurgical IntelligenceEducation Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the global strategy for strategic education partnerships, including identification, prioritization, governance, and ongoing relationship management
Serve as enterprise relationship owner for priority education partnerships
Align partnership priorities across Global MedTech Education & Capabilities, JJI, regional teams, marketing, professional and commercial education, medical affairs, legal, finance, operations, technology, innovation, and external partners
Own the Johnson & Johnson Institute network footprint strategy
Ensure strategic partnerships support professional education, commercial education, digital learning, OTTAVA readiness, product introductions, and specialty education
Lead operating model, project management, communications, and delivery for large-scale partnership initiatives
Manage milestones, risks, dependencies, budgets, and stakeholder expectations
Lead joint governance meetings and ensure decision-making, issue resolution, follow-up, and action completion
Monitor partnership health and strategic value using metrics, feedback, utilization data, customer experience insights, and regional priorities
Serve as overall partnership owner for IRCAD in North America
Lead the Surgical Intelligence Experience Center initiative, including communication, project management, delivery readiness, and implementation
Manage Future of Surgery Curriculum partnerships and coordinate internal and external subject-matter experts
Define partnership priorities and opportunities across APAC and assess regional education and training-center needs
Own the global JJI footprint strategy across priority markets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required in business, education, healthcare, life sciences, or a related discipline
10+ years of healthcare, medical device, education, commercial, professional education, strategic partnerships, program management, or related experience
Strong global mindset and experience working across regions, cultures, time zones, and highly matrixed organizations
Experience leading large-scale, cross-functional projects with accountability for timelines, budgets, communication, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and delivery
Ability to operate strategically and tactically, from long-range footprint strategy through hands-on implementation
Willingness to travel up to 40% domestically and internationally
Demonstrated experience building and managing complex external partnerships, academic or institutional relationships, strategic alliances, or global education networks highly preferred
Knowledge of professional education, clinical simulation, training center operations, learning technology, customer experience, or medical education accreditation preferred
Experience with surgical education, robotics, digital learning, or advanced procedural training preferred
Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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 – up to 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
Annual performance bonus
Inclusive interview process and accommodation support