Senior Commercial Operations Specialist - Spine

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Job Function:

Sales Enablement

Job Sub Function:

Sales Effectiveness

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Arizona (Any City), California (Any City), Idaho (Any City), Nevada (Any City), Oregon (Any City), Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Remote (US), Washington (Any City)

Job Description:

About Orthopaedics

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Orthopaedics? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Orthopaedics teams help keep more than 6 million people moving each year while delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems.

Our teams build solutions for joint reconstruction; trauma and craniomaxillofacial; sports, extremities, and elective foot and ankle; spine; and robotics and digital surgery.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

 

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. 

 

The Senior Commercial Operations Specialist – Spine serves as a strategic operational leader responsible for advancing the effectiveness, scalability, and financial discipline of the Spine commercial operations model. This role plays a critical part in translating business priorities into executable strategies that improve inventory productivity, strengthen field execution, and support sustainable commercial growth. With a focus on asset optimization, redeployment, governance, and process standardization, the position helps ensure that field inventory is aligned to market demand, customer needs, and business performance objectives. 

The Senior Commercial Operations Specialist partners closely with Field Sales Leadership, Supply Chain, Finance, Commercial Operations, and other cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities, align priorities, and drive disciplined execution across complex initiatives. This individual is expected to influence through data, business insight, and strong relationship management, helping stakeholders make informed decisions that balance sales enablement, customer service, operational efficiency, and working capital objectives. 

In addition to leading day-to-day operational improvement efforts, this role provides thought leadership on inventory governance, asset redeployment, process design, analytics, and change adoption. The position requires a high level of ownership, executive presence, and the ability to manage ambiguity while delivering measurable outcomes. Success in this role is demonstrated through improved asset utilization, reduced operational friction, stronger field alignment, enhanced reporting discipline, and the successful execution of initiatives that create value for the Spine business.

We are searching for the best talent for  the Senior Commercial Operations Specialist - Spine- West coast ( California, Arizona, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Idaho).

Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.

 Key Responsibilities 

• Lead inventory optimization strategy and execution across regions, including set balancing, trunk stock reduction, and PAR alignment. 

• Drive asset redeployment programs at scale, including pullbacks, reallocation, and redistribution. 

• Partner with Field Sales leadership to align inventory strategies with market needs. 

• Lead cross-functional process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and standardization. 

• Develop data-driven insights and reporting using tools such as Power BI. 

• Influence adoption of standardized processes across stakeholders. 

• Support new product introductions and field conversions. 

• Oversee inventory governance including returns, restock discipline, and audit readiness. 

• Serve as subject matter expert for inventory operations and manage escalations. 

• Mentor junior team members and provide leadership guidance. 

Qualifications 

• Education: 

Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field) 

• Required Experience & Skills: 

5–7+ years in Commercial Operations, Supply Chain, or related field 

Experience leading inventory optimization and asset redeployment initiatives 

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders 

Experience managing complex projects 

Advanced Excel and reporting tool proficiency 

• Preferred: 

Medical device or healthcare experience 

Experience with SAP, Salesforce, or similar systems 

Experience with Power BI or advanced analytics 

Experience supporting field sales organizations 

Key Competencies 

• Leadership of workstreams 

• Continuous improvement mindset 

• Strong business acumen 

• Stakeholder alignment 

• Influence without authority 

• Mentorship and team development 

Job requirement, travel up to 30%.

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 and 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 email the Employee Health Support Center  ([email protected]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

AI Judgement Integration, Analytical Reasoning, Business Behavior, Business Development, Business Valuations, Communication, Customer Centricity, Innovation, Marketing Integration, Operational Excellence, Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Sales, Sales Enablement, Sales Support, Solutions Selling, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

 

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$81,000.00 - $131,100.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

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

 

 

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits