Sr. Manager, US Contracting

Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson · Pharma · Raynham, MA +1

This role is for a Sr. Manager, US Contracting Technology Product Owner at Johnson & Johnson, focusing on strategy, delivery, and lifecycle management of technology products for contracting, pricing, and commercial execution within DePuy Synthes. The role involves partnering with Commercial, Legal, Finance, and IT stakeholders to ensure scalable, compliant solutions, driving digital enablement and data-driven decision-making. A key responsibility is leading the application of AI, advanced analytics, and automation to modernize commercial platforms, enhance customer engagement, optimize pricing and revenue, and drive compliant commercial execution. The role requires strong product management skills, experience in regulated environments, and leadership in influencing cross-functional teams.

What you'd actually do

  1. Own and drive the product vision, roadmap, and backlog for US contracting technology solutions, ensuring alignment with commercial strategy and enterprise priorities.
  2. Partner with Commercial, Contracting, Pricing, Legal, Finance, and Compliance teams to translate business needs into clear, actionable technology requirements and user stories.
  3. Lead end‑end delivery of contracting technology initiatives, including enhancements, integrations, and modernization efforts, ensuring quality, scalability, and regulatory compliance.
  4. Serve as the primary point of accountability for product performance, value realization, and continuous improvement across the contracting technology portfolio.
  5. Lead the application of AI, advanced analytics, and automation to modernize commercial platforms, enhancing customer engagement, pricing and revenue optimization, and data‑driven decision‑making while driving scalable and compliant commercial execution across sales, marketing, and customer operations.

Skills

Required

  • 8–10 years of experience in technology product management, product ownership, or commercial IT, with demonstrated ownership of complex enterprise solutions.
  • Strong technical skills, including experience with enterprise commercial platforms (e.g., contracting, pricing, CRM, ERP integrations), Agile/Scrum methodologies, and product lifecycle management tools.
  • Proven business acumen with the ability to translate contracting, pricing, and commercial processes into scalable technology solutions that deliver measurable value.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in influencing cross-functional stakeholders, leading matrixed teams, and driving alignment without direct authority.
  • Experience working in regulated environments with strong understanding of compliance, data privacy, and internal control requirements.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate product strategy, trade‑offs, and outcomes to senior business and IT leaders.

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
  • Experience supporting US commercial contracting, pricing, or deal management within healthcare, medical devices, or life sciences.
  • Familiarity with data and analytics capabilities that support contract performance, profitability, and commercial insights.
  • Experience leading large-scale technology transformations or platform modernizations.
  • Advanced leadership experience coaching product owners or delivery leads in a product‑centric operating model.
  • Agile, SAFe, or product management certifications (preferred).

What the JD emphasized

  • Experience working in regulated environments with strong understanding of compliance, data privacy, and internal control requirements.