Johnson & Johnson AG

Sr. Manager, Commercial Capabilities

📍 Zuchwil, Switzerland

Role and responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of finance‑owned commercial capability frameworks, ensuring alignment with enterprise financial, tax, and governance models. Partner with Finance, Tax, Commercial, and Strategy teams to embed financial rigor, pricing discipline, and value realization into commercial decision‑making. Design and implement capabilities across areas such as pricing governance, margin management, commercial investment effectiveness, and tax‑aware commercial structures. Translate financial and tax requirements into practical tools, guidance, and operating models that support regional and market execution. Establish standardized metrics, dashboards, and governance routines to monitor commercial performance, financial outcomes, and compliance. Support cross‑functional initiatives related to business transformation, operating model changes, and separation readiness impacting commercial finance and tax processes. Lead and develop team members and matrixed project resources, fostering strong financial acumen, accountability, and continuous improvement. Ensure all activities align with Johnson & Johnson’s Credo, internal controls, tax regulations, and financial compliance standards.

Team / description

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 jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree required in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.

  • MBA, Master’s in Finance, Accounting, or Tax preferred.

  • Typically requires 8–10 years of progressive experience in finance, commercial finance, pricing, tax, commercial strategy, or commercial operations roles.

  • Proven experience operating within a Finance‑led commercial or pricing governance model in a complex, matrixed organization.

  • Strong understanding of commercial financial drivers including margin, pricing, incentives, and investment effectiveness.

  • Demonstrated ability to translate financial and tax requirements into scalable commercial processes and tools.

  • Experience partnering with senior leaders across Finance, Tax, and Commercial functions.

  • Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to drive alignment without direct authority.

  • Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or other highly regulated industries.

  • Exposure to global pricing, transfer pricing, or tax‑sensitive commercial models.

  • Experience supporting business separations, transformations, or operating model redesigns.

  • Familiarity with financial planning systems, pricing tools, and performance management platforms.

  • Prior people leadership or matrix leadership experience.

  • Fluent English required; additional European language(s) preferred.

  • Up to ~20% international travel may be required.

  • Certifications (preferred): CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or similar finance/tax certification.