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Posted May 1, 2026

Strategy & External Innovation Manager

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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 jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world.  We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual.  At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Technology Enterprise Strategy & Security

Job Sub Function:

Multi-Family Technology Enterprise Strategy & Security

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

This is a remote role available in Cambridge, MA.

We are searching for the best talent for a Strategy & External Innovation Manager.

The Technology Strategy & External Innovation organization drives future-focused technology strategy, identifies innovation opportunities, and shapes technology partnerships across Innovative Medicine, MedTech, and corporate functions.

As Manager, Strategy & External Innovation, you will support strategic analysis, technology landscapes, partner evaluations, and external innovation efforts across high-impact domains—including enterprise health technology, enterprise software, AI, security, cloud/edge technologies, and quantum computing strategy.

You will develop and operationalize a sourcing and external engagement framework that connects the global technology ecosystem to J&J’s critical enterprise priorities. You will also own the analysis, synthesis, and communication of opportunity assessments and insights for senior technology leadership.

This role is ideal for a strategic operator who can move fluidly between big-picture strategy, structured analysis, and cross-functional execution—while communicating clearly and persuasively to executive audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy & Technology Innovation

Sourcing & External Engagement Framework

Opportunity Assessments, Reporting & Technology Leadership Support

Communication & Influence

Qualifications / Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:

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, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Crisis Management, Cyber Security Assessments, Developing Others, Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), Enterprise IT Governance, Global Market, Inclusive Leadership, Information Security Management System (ISMS), Information Security Risk Management, Information Security Strategic Roadmaps, Information Technology Strategies, Interpersonal Influence, IT Security Administration, Leadership, Resource Allocation, Security Architecture Design, Security Monitoring, Team Management

 

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$117,000.00 - $201,250.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are 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.

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 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 period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
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