Johnson & Johnson

Director, Supply Chain Reliability

Johnson & Johnson$150K — $258K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent, advanced degree preferred in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering
  • Minimum 10 years relevant work experience
  • Deep expertise in end-to-end supply chain processes
  • Experience leading enterprise performance management systems
  • Strong understanding of supply chain reliability and risk management
  • Demonstrated experience in large-scale digital transformations
  • Exceptional leadership and influencing skills across complex organizations

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead enterprise-wide strategy for supply chain performance and reliability
  • Establish a vision connecting performance insights to reliability outcomes
  • Own design and deployment of performance management frameworks and scorecards
  • Develop reliability frameworks to identify systemic supply chain issues
  • Lead prioritization of reliability initiatives for measurable impact
  • Build and lead a high-performing team focused on supply chain performance
  • Drive integration of digital tools and platforms for performance visibility

Benefits

  • Opportunity for hybrid work arrangement
  • Participation in Company’s consolidated retirement plan
  • Eligibility for long-term incentive program
  • Generous vacation and sick leave policies
  • Comprehensive parental leave benefits
  • Volunteer and caregiver leave available
Full Job Description
Job Function:
Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function:
Project/Program Management

Job Category:
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to align with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

United States - Requisition Number: R-096051

Ireland and Belgium - Requisition Number: R-097628

Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-097639

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

We are searching for the best talent for a Director, Supply Chain Reliability!

This hybrid position will be located in Titusville, New Jersey (USA). Alternate hybrid locations may be considered at other Innovative Medicine Supply Chain hubs such as Horsham, Pennsylvania (USA); Cork, Ireland; Beerse, Belgium; or Zug, Switzerland.

The Director, Supply Chain Reliability is responsible for defining and leading the enterprise strategy for end-to-end performance management and supply chain reliability across Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine. This role integrates performance visibility, digital enablement, and reliability methodologies to proactively identify, prioritize, and resolve systemic supply chain risks.

This leader will drive the standardization of performance management practices, facilitatethe deployment of enterprise scorecards and digital tools, and ensure strong linkage between operational performance and reliability-focused initiatives. Through cross-functional leadership, this role translates data into actionable insights, enabling improved service, quality, and efficiency outcomes across the E2E supply chain.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Leadership
  • Define and lead the enterprise-wide strategy for E2E supply chain performance management and reliability.
  • Establish a clear vision that connects performance insights to reliability outcomes, driving a proactive and data-driven culture across functions.

Performance Management & Governance
  • Own the design and deployment of standardized performance management frameworks, including enterprise scorecards, KPI definitions, and tiered review processes.
  • Ensure alignment and transparency from executive-level performance down to site operations.

Reliability Strategy & Execution
  • Develop and embed reliability frameworks to identify recurring, systemic, and high-impact supply chain issues.
  • Lead prioritization and governance of reliability initiatives, ensuring sustainable resolution and measurable impact on performance.

Team Leadership & Organization Development
  • Build, lead and develop a high-performing team focused on supply chain performance management and reliability.
  • Define clear roles, priorities, and development pathways while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Digital Transformation and Analytics
  • Oversee the advancement of digital tools and platforms (e.g., OPM) to enable real-time performance visibility and insights.
  • Drive automation of metrics, targets, and commentary, usingadvanced analytics and AI to enhance decision-making.

Cross-Functional Integration
  • Partner across supply chain and adjacent functions to ensure alignment on performance standards, metrics, and improvement initiatives.
  • Influence senior stakeholders to drive accountability and adoption of standardized ways of working.

Issue Identification & Resolution
  • Establish enterprise methodologies for detecting performance risks and systemic issues.
  • Lead cross-functional deep dives and facilitate resolution of complex challenges impacting service, quality, and cost.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
  • Drive continuous improvement through structured performance insights, After Action Reviews, and reliability-focused initiatives.
  • Ensure integration of standard methodologies into performance routines and operational processes.

Capability Building & Change Management
  • Lead organizational change to embed performance management and reliability as core capabilities.
  • Develop training, playbooks, and communication strategies to drive adoption and sustainment of new ways of working.


QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:
  • Minimum of a Bachelor's/University or equivalent degree is required; advanced degree or field of study in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field preferred

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Required:
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience
  • Experience in Supply Chain Management
  • Demonstrated business process ownership, with deep expertise in E2E supply chain processes (i.e., Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Delivery, and/or Procurement)
  • Proven experience leading enterprise performance management systems and governance frameworks
  • Strong understanding of supply chain reliability, risk management, and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Demonstrated experience driving large-scale digital transformations, embedding new capabilities, and leading change management initiatives
  • Exceptional leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to align senior stakeholders across complex organizations
  • Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, talent development, performance management, and succession planning
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with experience translating data into strategic actions

Preferred:
  • Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or regulated environments
  • Experience integrating AI and advanced analytics into supply chain decision-making
  • Knowledge of Johnson & Johnson supply chain operating models, systems, and performance management frameworks
  • Proven ability to synthesize complex operational, financial, and technical data into executive-level insights and recommendations

OTHER:
  • Requires proficiency in English (excellent written and verbal communication skills) to communicate effectively and professionally
  • May require up to 15% domestic and/or international travel
  • Requires the ability, through our flexible work policy, to work on-site a minimum of three days each week, with the option for two remote workdays each week


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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:
Agile Decision Making, Analytics Insights, Budget Management, Business Savvy, Developing Others, Give Feedback, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Project Management, Performance Measurement, Program Management, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Tools, Project Reporting, Regulatory Compliance, Statement of Work (SOW)

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$150,000.00 - $258,750.00

Additional 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

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

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