Director, SPM Strategic Partnerships and Process Optimization

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Raritan
Posted on: February 15, 2025

Job Description:

Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Director, SPM Strategic Partnerships and Process Optimization in Raritan, NJ; Titusville, NJ; Horsham, PA; High Wycombe (UK); Leiden (Netherlands); Beerse (Belgium); Allschwil (Switzerland). Remote work options may be considered, on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.\rAt Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/. \rFor more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world's most pressing healthcare challenges.\rWe know that the success of our business - and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions - depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.\rAt Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.\r\rThe Director, SPM Strategic Partnerships and Process Optimization serves as a key partner to the Head, SPM Team, shaping the organization's submission capabilities and coordinating project management roles to optimize submission processes. Key responsibilities include identifying and implementing new technologies to enhance submission capabilities, establishing and tracking goals and performance indicators, and nurturing relationships with internal and external stakeholders to secure support for SPM solutions. The role also involves overseeing the development and communication of training materials, conducting training sessions, and providing mentorship to team members. Additionally, the individual will engage stakeholders, support change management initiatives, and foster collaboration among cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement within the SPM team/SubX. Performance reporting and evaluating the effectiveness of new tools are also critical to ensuring successful submission project management practices.\rKey Responsibilities:

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• Serve as a strategic thought partner for the SPM Team/SubX Leader in shaping the SubX framework, particularly in coordinating organizational Functional Project Management roles (RPM, CPP, CPM, PDPM,) to support new ways of working for submissions.
• Identify opportunities and support the development and implementation of new technologies (such as MSP Online, URP, and digital transformation) to enhance submission capabilities.
• Ensure the development and tracking of Goals and Objectives (G&Os) for the optimization of the SubX framework, establishing and monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure targets are met, and intervening as necessary.
• Develop and nurture relationships with internal and external partners to identify key optimization opportunities, securing organizational sponsorship to effectively implement SPM solutions.
• Act as the overall Submission Process Owner, including MSP Template ownership for the "3-Month Submission Starting Point" and "Submission Foundation" plans.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for communicating and coordinating the end-to-end submission process, translating cross-functional processes and improvements into the SPML Submission Foundation Plan and the 3-Month Starting Point Plan in collaboration with functional leads and project management teams.
• Oversee the development and revisions of the SubX/SPML Training Modules, ensuring version control and maintaining up-to-date training materials.
• Conduct training sessions for the SPML team and communicate any revisions made to training content. Provide coaching and training to SPML members to enhance their skills and knowledge.\rDetailed Responsibilities1. Process Ownership:2. Maintain deep knowledge and understanding of the end-to-end submission delivery process, including the Submission Excellence Framework; this is the basis for all other responsibilities.3. Stakeholder Engagement:4. Actively engage with key stakeholders to gather feedback and ensure alignment with SPM Team and SubX objectives and deliverables.5. Change Management:6. Support change management activities related to SubX process enhancements and new technologies, ensuring smooth transitions for the team and project stakeholders.7. Performance Reporting:8. Prepare and present submission performance reports to the SPM/SubX leadership, highlighting accomplishments, challenges, and areas for improvement related to G&Os and KPIs.9. Cross-Functional Collaboration:10. Foster collaboration among cross-functional teams to ensure a holistic approach to SubX11. Continuous Improvement:12. Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the SPM team/SubX by identifying best practices and lessons learned to refine existing processes and tools.13. Technology Integration:14. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented technologies and tools to support ongoing enhancements in Submission project management practices.15. Mentorship/Talent development:16. Provide mentorship and support to junior team members, fostering their professional growth and development within the project management domain.\r\r

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