Vice President - Global Upstream Marketing, EP

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive global marketing strategy that supports the company's business goals and drives revenue growth.
• Define and articulate the product vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and global commercial strategies.
• Lead the full lifecycle of products, from conception through development, launch, and post-launch performance evaluation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, regions, and operations, to define product specifications and ensure alignment with customer needs.
• Develop and maintain product positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies that effectively communicate the value proposition.
• Partner with downstream marketing and regional teams to ensure market voice is reflected in launch strategies and pipeline execution.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing marketing team, promoting a culture of data-driven decision-making.
• Align closely with sales, finance, and regulatory teams to ensure cohesive and compliant marketing strategies.
• Contribute to the overall corporate strategy as a member of the senior leadership team.
• Generate compelling clinical evidence to support market claims and develop product narratives leveraging clinical data.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or related field.
• 14+ years of relevant experience in Marketing, General Management, Clinical research, or related fields.
• Experience leading strategic global organizations.
• Knowledge of cardiovascular industry and clinical electrophysiology preferred.
• Ability to operate in highly complex, hybrid, and diversified markets.
• Strong understanding of clinical study requirements and global regulatory organizations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making abilities.
• Product and clinical application expertise.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and manage change effectively.
• Broad business knowledge with P&L management experience, including forecasting and financial skills.
• Up to 25% domestic and international travel may be required.

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree such as M.B.A. highly preferred.
• Experience in the cardiovascular industry and clinical electrophysiology.
• Experience in highly complex, diversified markets.
• Ability to stimulate innovation in marketing through identification of unmet needs.
• Experience with regulatory organizations globally.

Benefits & Perks

• Base salary range of $194,000 - $356,500.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
• Participation in the company's retirement and savings plans (pension and 401(k)).
• Long-term incentive program.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, work/personal/family time, parental leave, condolence leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, and military spouse time-off.
• Additional benefits detailed at https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits.