Director, Commercial Strategy & Innovation

Johnson & Johnson

Director shaping commercial strategy and equipment portfolio initiatives for Johnson & Johnson’s Surgical Vision healthcare business. Building US roadmaps, value propositions, partnerships, and stakeholder engagement.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeIrvine • California, Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $258,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in commercial strategy and project management within the healthcare sector, with a strong focus on strategic planning and organizational change initiatives. Proven ability to influence senior leadership and foster collaborative relationships across teams.

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Commercial StrategyProject ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipStrategic PlanningAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Strategic Roadmap DevelopmentValue Proposition OptimizationBusiness Case DevelopmentSegmentationFinancial Excellence

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationFacilitation SkillsCollaborative Relationship BuildingInfluencing SkillsChange Management

Industry Keywords

HealthcareMedical SectorOrganizational ChangeBusiness DevelopmentStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead transformative initiatives shaping the long-term US Strategic Roadmap and accelerating business performance
Build an ecosystem driving internal and external engagement within the US Surgical Vision segment
Lead Equipment Strategy and deliver recommendations to enhance the equipment portfolio and value proposition
Drive strategic initiatives optimizing value propositions and the pricing framework
Leverage internal, external, and category trends to identify short- and long-term opportunities
Own end-to-end visualization of organizational strategy and create assets to influence stakeholders
Collaborate with Global Sales Management, Research & Development, and Supply Chain to create the US Strategic Plan
Design and oversee internal and external professional engagements to strengthen connectivity and brand equity
Shape business case inputs for transformational projects, business development deals, and strategic partnerships
Develop the US commercialization and implementation roadmap

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required; advanced degree preferred
Minimum of 10 years progressive business experience is required
Extensive experience in commercial strategy, project management, and cross-functional leadership within the healthcare or medical sector
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a proven ability to influence and gain buy-in from senior leadership
Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with a track record of building collaborative relationships across teams
Demonstrated ability to drive organizational change initiatives and foster a culture of innovation and high performance
Proficiency in segmentation and strategic planning focused on financial and operational excellence
Up to 30% business travel may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 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
10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Inclusive interview process and reasonable accommodation support