Manager, Portfolio Strategy - Global Strategic Marketing, J&J MedTech Surgery MTST

At 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

Job Function : Marketing

Job Sub Function : Strategic Marketing

Job Category : Professional

All Job Posting Locations :

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Remote (US)

Job Description :

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Manager, Portfolio Strategy - Global Strategic Marketing, J&J MedTech Surgery MTST located at our Raritan, NJ site (alternative locations considered)

Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.

Limited-duration role; Full-time from December 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026

Eligibility for severance.

About Surgery

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that's reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world's most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting!

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at

Position Overview

Johnson & Johnson MedTech Surgery is seeking a highly disciplined Portfolio Strategy Manager to lead program planning, data management strategy, and tactical execution for a high-visibility global program supporting the execution of strategic portfolio initiatives. Supporting the commercial program leader, this role manages all operational aspects of the program - including detailed activity tracking, milestone management, dashboard reporting, and creation of robust data structures and governance frameworks.

This is a mission-critical role that will directly contribute to a highly impactful initiative in our business, offering broad exposure across global functions and to senior leadership. The Portfolio Strategy Manager will deliver results that shape the company's portfolio future, providing exceptional opportunities for professional growth, career development, and organizational visibility.

Key Responsibilities

Program Planning & Execution

Develop and maintain detailed project plans with activities, milestones, and deliverables.

Coordinate cross-functional teams to enable timely execution of program actions.

Monitor progress against plan, proactively identify deviations, and implement mitigation strategies.

Own action item tracking, milestone accountability, and program documentation for knowledge transfer.

Data Management & Governance

Serve as program data lead; ensure all datasets and cross-referenced sources are accurate, consistent, and auditable.

Own datasets for new and existing product codes; manage mappings to resolve inconsistencies.

Design standardized datasets and governance policies with clear definitions, lineage, and procedures to support reporting across the program lifecycle.

Create documentation and guidance for future data owners to sustain governance standards beyond the program term.

Maintain data quality, compliance, and continuity throughout program execution.

Dashboarding & Reporting

Build and maintain clear, actionable dashboards reflecting program status, market conversion progress, and milestone completion.

Ensure high data accuracy, consistent metric definitions, and accessible reporting for leadership and program stakeholders.

Translate key metrics into insights that inform leadership decisions and course corrections.

Regulatory & Launch Scheduling

Partner with Regulatory teams to identify anticipated approval dates and align launch timelines by market.

Schedule and coordinate launches with cross-functional teams, ensuring readiness in all supporting functions.

Stakeholder Partnership

Act as a dependable execution partner to Marketing, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Finance, and Regional Operations teams.

Maintain strong collaboration and clear communication with internal stakeholders on tactical program status, risks, and dependencies.

Ensure all program documentation meets governance standards for consistency and transparency.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA) preferred.

5 years of progressive business experience in the healthcare industry, with a focus on marketing, strategy, or project management.

Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a matrix organization while collaborating effectively with various teams.

Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the capability to translate insights into actionable plans.

Excellent collaboration, communication, and influencing skills to engage stakeholders at all levels within the organization.

Familiarity with Wound Closure and / or Biosurgery products is preferred.

Experience with project management methodologies, along with certification in Six Sigma or Process Excellence, is a plus.

Proficiency in MS Office and project management software tools.

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

Flexibility to work non-traditional hours to support global markets as needed.

Benefits Summary :

Employees and / or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs : medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program.

Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits :

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

Additional information can be found through the link below!

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via . Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills : Preferred Skills :

Brand Marketing, Brand Positioning Strategy, Business Alignment, Business Storytelling, Business Valuations, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making, Digital Strategy, Execution Focus, Financial Analysis, Go-to-Market Strategies, Industry Analysis, Market Research, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Product Development Lifecycle, Product Improvements, Product Portfolio Management, Product Strategies, Strategic Thinking, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility