Corporate Programs Specialist EMEA (m/f/d)

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.

Job Function:

Job Sub Function:

Job Category:

All Job Posting Locations:

Job Description:

About MedTech

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

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

About Cardiovascular

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients.

About Abiomed

Abiomed, part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, is a leading provider of medical devices that provide circulatory support, with a mission of recovering hearts & saving lives. Abiomed’ s “Patients First!” culture drives our skilled workforce and strong relationships with clinicians. Our innovative product portfolio and robust pipeline provide us the incredible opportunity to bring lifesaving technology to more patients around the world than ever before. Founded in 1981, Abiomed has a proven track record for growth, integrity, and innovation.

ABIOMED is redefining team-driven success while reshaping heart recovery. Here, new ideas are welcomed and encouraged, learning is constant, and our dynamic setting enables positive people to do profoundly important work.

We are searching for the best talent for our Corporate Programs Specialist EMEA (m/f/d) role in Aachen (EMEA scope).

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-end project ownership of defined EMEA internal events and corporate programs
• Operational coordination of J&J enterprise trainings and development programs
• Management of multiple concurrent programs across regions and functions
• Collaborate with events team to build centralized coordination hub for Aachen-based in-house events and EMEA engagement activities
• Execution-focused role with responsibility for quality, consistency, and stakeholder experience

Program Planning & Execution

• Coordinate annual planning, scheduling, and delivery of EMEA corporate programs
• Translate strategic objectives into operational plans, timelines, and deliverables
• Manage high-volume, recurring, and ad-hoc programs in parallel
• Ensure consistent execution standards and stakeholder alignment across all initiatives

Employee Engagement & Internal Events (EMEA)

• Coordinate programs supporting:
  • Employee engagement and culture initiatives
  • Leadership and European Management Team meetings (onsite and offsite)
  • All Hands Meetings and EMEA-wide engagement forums
• Support and coordinate VIP visits involving senior internal and external stakeholders
• Deliver recurring and flagship engagement events across the annual calendar

Who You Are

• Exceptionally organised, reliable, and detail-oriented.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable interacting with patients, families, and internal teams.
• Proficient with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred), Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and digital collaboration tools.
• Able to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and stakeholders across geographies.
• Understands or is willing to learn about compliance, data protection (GDPR) and administrative discipline in a healthcare/MedTech setting.
• Proactive problem solver, adapts quickly, and maintains professionalism in fast-paced environments.

Training & Education Programs

• Coordinate J&J enterprise training programs, including:
  • Leadership and professional development initiatives
  • Mandatory and compliance-related trainings
• Manage logistics, scheduling, stakeholder coordination, and execution for training delivery (virtual, hybrid, on-site)

Communications, Administration & Continuous Improvement

• Support corporate and commercial communication activities linked to programs
• Manage program-related administration, documentation, and reporting
• Support onboarding and rollout of new processes, tools, and ways of working
• Contribute to concept development for new engagement and event formats

Complexity & Decision-Making

• Manages multiple parallel programs with overlapping timelines
• Operates independently within defined strategic and operational frameworks
• Prioritizes execution activities across competing stakeholder needs
• Escalates risks and dependencies as appropriate

Success Measures

• Timely, high-quality execution of EMEA corporate programs
• Positive stakeholder feedback across employees, leadership, and commercial partners
• Smooth coordination of leadership and VIP engagements
• Operational efficiency and reliability across recurring programs
• Continuous improvement of execution processes and formats

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Healthcare Coordination, Communication, Social Sciences or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Background in Pharma and/or MedTech preferred
• Prior experience in event coordination, office administration, or patient-facing role is a plus.
• Fluent in English and German: additional European languages desirable.
• Willingness to travel internationally for trainings & events (circa 20%).
• Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Excellent organizational and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail and execution discipline
• Strong communication and collaboration capabilities
• Ability to operate effectively across cultures and countries in EMEA

The anticipated base pay range for this position is € 51.200,00 to € 80.845,00.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills: