Director, Global Development Business Planning and Workforce Management

J&J Family of Companies

Director, Global Development Business Planning and Workforce Management

£271400

J&J Family of Companies, Kilsby, Northamptonshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 17 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 1f47bdfb7b734e678bf1c581bc6799b7

Full Job Description

The Director, Global Development (GD) Business Planning and Workforce Management, is responsible for GD-level functional business and workforce planning. This role is responsible for partnering closely with Finance on GD-level financial business cycles, leading a workforce planning process based on understanding current workforce capabilities, and devising strategies to bridge any gaps. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills to define the strategy to align our workforce with evolving demands and ensure organizational agility.

This Director will partner with the appropriate stakeholders, including the Business Growth, Innovation & Advocacy Portfolio Performance and Resourcing group and Business Operations leaders across GD divisions, to ensure effective planning and utilization of resources. This role is also responsible for working closely with the Finance Department during financial cycles to align business planning with financial goals.,

  • Partner with Finance and GD Business Operations leaders on business and financial planning function-wide.

  • Develop and implement comprehensive workforce management plans to drive operational efficiency and align with the needs of the portfolio

  • Establish and maintain baseline of current capabilities and experiences of GD organization

  • Line leadership accountabilities, including managing and developing talent.

  • Communicate findings of plans to senior GD leadership, in quarterly business reviews and other forums.

    This role will be a people leadership role, directly managing multiple full time employees as well as contractors. This role requires a strategic mindset, effective stakeholder management, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple ongoing initiatives simultaneously., Bachelor's or Master's degree in business management or a related field, Minimum of 8-10 years experience in corporate finance, strategic planning, or other relevant role

  • Proficient in strategic workforce planning and adept at resource allocation techniques

  • Demonstrated ability to craft and execute strategic workforce development plans

  • Strong analytical skills for to evaluate workforce needs and performance metrics effectively

  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with exceptional stakeholder management abilities

  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and handle multiple priorities

  • Experience in working in cross-functional teams and managing large projects - change management experience in driving complex, significant transformation efforts

  • Strong financial acumen and experience aligning business plans with financial goals

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Up to 20% travel - Domestic & International


  • Preferred:
  • Experience in business operations in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry

  • Proven people management and leadership skills are preferred, preferably balanced between on and off-shore teams. Ability to effectively hire and direct team members is strongly preferred

  • Experience in workforce management or strategic planning in large complex organizations is highly preferred

  • Knowledge of best practices in recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies

  • Proven experience in performance management and implementing employee development strategies

    J&J Family of Companies Director, Global Development Business Planning and Workforce Management in England, United Kingdom, Johnson and Johnson is recruiting for a Director, Global Development Business Planning and Workforce Management . This position can be located in Raritan, NJ, Titusville, NJ, Spring House, PA, Beerse, Belgium, High Wycombe, United Kingdom, OR Canada. Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the company.


  • 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 https://www.jnj.com/.

    The anticipated base pay range for this position is $157,000 to $271,400.
  • The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.


  • The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation's performance over a calendar/ performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion on an individual basis.

    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