Sr Mgr, Strategic Skills & Capabilities

The Senior Manager, Strategic Skills & Capabilities plays a key role in advancing DePuy Synthes’ global commercial strategy by designing and leading innovative education programs that build capabilities across commercial teams. This role shapes how sales professionals and healthcare partners develop clinical, product, and business skills to better serve patients and customers. It offers the opportunity to influence global education strategy, leverage data-driven insights, and lead cross-functional initiatives that elevate commercial performance and long-term growth. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the development and execution of global commercial education strategies aligned to business priorities and market needs 
• Design and implement scalable education programs (e.g., product training, clinical education, selling skills, digital learning solutions) to build commercial capabilities 
• Partner with global and regional commercial leaders to identify capability gaps and define targeted education solutions 
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate training effectiveness and drive continuous improvement of education programs 
• Lead complex, cross-functional projects to deliver innovative learning systems and sustainable education initiatives 
• Leverage data, analytics, and insights to inform education strategy and optimize commercial impact 
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Marketing, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of education content with clinical, regulatory, and business standards 
• Develop and maintain global standards, tools, and best practices for commercial training and capability building 
• Mentor and guide team members and stakeholders to strengthen organizational capability and drive a culture of continuous learning  

Qualifications 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree required (e.g., Business, Life Sciences, Education or related field) 
• Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s, or equivalent) preferred 

Experience and Skills: 

Required:  
• Demonstrated experience leading global or large-scale education or capability-building programs 
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and work across cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization 
• Strong business acumen with the ability to use metrics and data to assess program effectiveness and inform decisions 
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills 
• Experience developing learning strategies, training curricula, and scalable learning solutions (e.g., digital, blended learning) 
• Ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across global stakeholders  

Preferred:  

• Experience within MedTech, healthcare, or life sciences industry 
• Background in clinical or product education for healthcare professionals 
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies 
• Experience implementing learning technologies (e.g., LMS, digital learning platforms) 
• Strong understanding of global markets and cultural considerations in training delivery 
• Experience managing vendors or external education partners 
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop talent 

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Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. 

 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. 

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