Description
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Job Function:
Sales EnablementJob Sub Function:
Sales TrainingJob Category:
ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:
Santa Clara, California, United States of AmericaJob Description:
Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a Senior Manager Leader Development – Shockwave Medical to join our team. The position is FULLY REMOTE and can sit anywhere in the US.
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/.
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Ready to join a team that’s pioneering the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Our Shockwave Medical portfolio aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque.
Position Overview
The Senior Leadership Development Manager leads the strategy, design, administration, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive leadership development curriculum for Regional Sales Directors (RSDs) and Area Vice Presidents (AVPs). The role translates commercial strategy and leadership expectations into practical development experiences that strengthen people leadership, coaching, business acumen, and field execution. Working closely with Sales leadership, Human Resources, Marketing, Commercial Excellence, and subject matter experts, this position identifies capability needs, develops curriculum, facilitates learning, and measures program impact.
The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of adult learning, leadership development, and field sales dynamics. This person will establish a scalable, role-based development approach that supports leaders at key career stages and reinforces a consistent leadership culture.
Essential Job Functions
· Own the strategy, design, administration, and maintenance of role-based leadership learning paths for RSDs and AVPs, aligned with business priorities and leadership expectations.
· Conduct ongoing needs assessments using business priorities, performance trends, stakeholder input, learner feedback, and field observation to identify leadership capability gaps.
· Develop and deliver blended learning experiences, including instructor-led workshops, virtual sessions, self-paced learning, cohort-based programs, peer learning, and field application activities.
· Create and maintain leadership development content focused on coaching, talent development, performance leadership, strategic planning, business acumen, communication, change leadership, and cross-functional influence.
· Partner with Sales leadership and Human Resources to define role-specific competencies, development milestones, and success measures for current and emerging leaders.
· Establish structured onboarding and transition support for newly appointed RSDs and AVPs, including clear expectations, learning milestones, mentoring, and application-based development.
· Partner with Sales leadership and Human Resources to support succession planning and strengthen the pipeline of emerging sales leaders by identifying development priorities and aligning targeted development experiences to future leadership needs.
· Design practical tools, playbooks, assessments, and reinforcement resources that help leaders apply learning within their teams and business areas.
· Facilitate leadership programs and executive-level learning sessions with credibility, strong presence, and effective group engagement.
· Select, manage, and evaluate external vendors, facilitators, assessments, and leadership development resources as needed.
· Manage program logistics, communications, enrollment, completion tracking, and learning records through applicable learning platforms.
· Develop dashboards and regular reporting that measure participation, completion, learner experience, behavior change, and business impact; use insights to improve program effectiveness.
· Build and maintain strong relationships with field leaders and cross-functional partners to ensure programs remain relevant, scalable, and aligned with organizational needs.
· Stay current on leadership development practices, adult learning methods, and emerging learning technologies; incorporate appropriate innovations into the learning strategy.
· Establish leadership development governance, including an annual program roadmap, stakeholder review cadence, prioritization process, and standards for curriculum quality, consistency, and scalability.
· Manage the leadership development budget and execute programs on time, within scope, and within budget.
· Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
· Bachelor's degree in business, organizational development, education, human resources, or a related field required; advanced degree or leadership development certification preferred.
· 8+ years of progressive experience in leadership development, learning and development, sales training, commercial excellence, people leadership, or a related discipline, including experience leading complex, cross-functional development initiatives.
· Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and evaluating leadership development curricula or learning journeys for sales leaders and senior commercial leaders.
· Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, facilitation, coaching, and behavior-change strategies.
· Experience partnering with senior leaders to translate business needs into practical development solutions and measurable outcomes.
· Previous experience in medical device, life sciences, healthcare, or another regulated commercial environment preferred.
· Experience in field sales, sales management, or supporting a field-based commercial organization strongly preferred.
· Demonstrated ability to facilitate effectively with director- and vice president-level audiences, navigate challenging group dynamics, and provide constructive, credible coaching and feedback.
· Experience administering learning management systems and developing virtual or self-paced learning content preferred.
· Strong program and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, vendors, timelines, and budgets.
· Analytical mindset with experience defining success measures, evaluating learner application and behavior change, assessing program effectiveness, and translating data into actionable recommendations.
· Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
· Ability to work cross-functionally, lead through influence, and operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
· Highly organized, results-driven, solution-oriented, and attentive to detail.
· Ability to travel up to 25%, depending on business needs and location of the individual.
· There may be continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8-hour day).
For Pay info on Fully remote roles :
US: $122,000 - $212,750 / Bay Area: $142,000 - $244,950
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.
Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
Required Skills:
Actionable Insights, Customer Feedback Management, Sales Enablement Tools, Training PoliciesPreferred Skills:
Analytics Insights, Coaching, Consulting, Global Market, Learning & Development Trends, Learning Materials Development, Mentorship, Organizational Knowledge, Organizing, Process Improvements, Sales Enablement, Sales Support, Sales Training, Strategic Sales Planning, Technical Credibility, Training Needs Analysis (TNA)The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$142,000.00 - $244,950.00Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are 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.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Additional information can be found through the link below.
Co-Ops and Intern Positions: Please use the following language:
Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan.
Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year.
Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension).
Positions Represented by CBA: Please use the following language:
This position is eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off, as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
