Director, Strategic Support & PMO (m/f/d)

Director, Strategic Support & PMO (M/F/D)

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness.

We are looking for a Director, Strategic Support & PMO (M/F/D) to start as soon as possible and with main work location in Hamburg, Germany.

Position Overview:

The Director of Strategic Support & PMO (M/F/D) in Germany is responsible for leading the development, execution, and monitoring of the strategic agenda within the MedTech sector, with a focus on aligning regional priorities with global enterprise strategies. This role facilitates strategic alignment, ensuring effective communication and driving operational excellence. The position aims to foster cross-functional collaboration, enable data-driven decision-making, and support transformational initiatives that sustain long-term growth and organizational effectiveness within the German healthcare landscape.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of Germany-specific strategic plans, aligning with broader regional and global objectives.
• Act as PMO, coordinating the Leadership Team's agendas, follow-ups, and strategic initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison across functions, ensuring clarity, alignment, and timely execution of key projects and priorities.
• Facilitate executive decision-making, prepare and communicate strategic updates, and track progress towards key goals.

• Establish and strengthen data and analytics capabilities to support insights-driven decisions.
• Provide analysis and reporting on market, business performance, and operational metrics.
• Drive digital initiatives, including automation and data visualization tools, to enhance efficiency and strategic agility.

• Lead key strategic projects, including new growth opportunities, resource planning, and operational improvements.
• Monitor and report on project progress, resolving issues and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Support onboarding and execution of transformational initiatives in Germany, especially in GTM models and resource optimization.

• Organize and facilitate governance activities, meetings, and strategic reviews with leadership teams and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal functions and external partners (e.g., industry associations, KOLs) to leverage insights and foster long-term relationships.
• Ensure follow-up on action items, strategic commitments, and external engagements.

• Support external stakeholders' engagement (advisory boards, congresses, customer meetings).
• Lead initiatives related to organizational effectiveness, including change management and communication strategies.
• Manage sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Participate in international and regional meetings, representing Germany's strategic interests.

Qualifications:

• Master Degree in Business / MBA
• Min 10 years of relevant experience with demonstrated track record in multiple business situations: BI, Data skills, Project Management, Change Management
• Min 2 years of people leadership experience
• Strong business acumen and strategic consulting mindset
• Experience in leading complex business activities incl. multi stakeholder negotiations
• Track record in building mutually beneficial networks and partnership models with key external leaders and agencies to develop value-generating solutions
• Drive for results—set the pace for the team to deliver stretch initiatives and to take required decisions
• Unquestioned ethics, integrity, and Credo-based leadership
• Demonstrated enterprise mindset, with ability to influence and collaborate in a global, matrixed environment to achieve business objectives
• The role may involve travel domestic and internationally 15-30%
• Languages: English: fluent; German: basic

This is what awaits YOU at J&J:

• An opportunity to be part of a global market leader
• A dynamic and inspiring working environment
• Many opportunities to work on challenging projects and assignments
• Possibilities for further personal as well as professional development
• Many employees benefits

Classification: This position is assigned in the non-tariff area.

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