Manager, Strategic Insights/Orthopedics

The Manager, Strategic Insights/Orthopedics role at Johnson & Johnson is focused on driving strategic insights within the orthopedics sector. Johnson & Johnson is a global leader in healthcare, dedicated to innovating solutions that prevent, treat, and cure complex diseases. The company aims to make healthcare smarter, less invasive, and more personalized, leveraging its expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech. The Manager, Strategic Insights/Orthopedics will be responsible for developing and managing a new supply chain competitive intelligence framework. This involves connecting industry performance, competitive signals, and business priorities to inform strategic decisions. The role requires monitoring and synthesizing industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging supply chain signals. Additionally, the manager will lead strategic research and analysis to address key business questions, translating findings into actionable insights. Creating executive-ready intelligence briefs and maintaining a centralized repository of competitive insights are also key responsibilities. To qualify for this role, candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business, Supply Chain, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related discipline. A Master's degree, preferably an MBA, is preferred. The role requires a minimum of five years of experience in strategic insights, consulting, market research, business analytics, supply chain strategy, or related fields. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to conduct competitive, market, or strategic research and synthesize diverse sources into clear business insights. Strong communication skills to present strategic insights and recommendations in an executive-ready manner are essential. The ability to work cross-functionally in a matrixed environment is also crucial. Nice-to-have skills include experience supporting supply chain, operations, or transformation initiatives in a global or highly regulated environment. Consulting or strategic advisory experience, with the ability to structure ambiguous business questions and conduct rigorous competitive and market analysis, is also beneficial. Familiarity with external research platforms, industry benchmarks, and primary and secondary research methods is an asset. The role is based in Raynham, Massachusetts, and offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a focus on health and innovation. What the role asks for: - Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, Data Analytics or a related field. - Five years of experience in strategic insights, consulting, market research, business analytics, supply chain strategy, or related roles. - Ability to conduct competitive, market, or strategic research and synthesize diverse sources into clear business insights and implications. - Ability to communicate strategic insights and recommendations in a compelling, executive-ready manner. - Ability to partner cross-functionally in a matrixed environment, including strategy, operations, and functional teams. - Nice-to-have: Experience supporting supply chain, operations, or transformation initiatives in a global or highly regulated environment.