Johnson & Johnson

Supply Chain Project Lead

Johnson & Johnson$94K — $151K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or related field required; Master's degree preferred
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, distribution, planning, or project management in healthcare industry
  • Project management certification (e.g., PMP/PMI) is preferred
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively
  • Experience in complex matrix organizations and data analytics

Responsibilities

  • Lead projects and strategic programs to drive operational excellence in supply chain
  • Develop and execute project business cases aligned with product strategy
  • Ensure supply chain reliability, quality, and compliance improvements
  • Manage issues related to reliability and compliance, driving continuity
  • Support new product integrations to achieve growth and supply execution

Benefits

  • Consolidated retirement plan and 401(k) participation
  • Generous vacation policy (120 hours/year)
  • Sick leave policies based on location; up to 148 hours for certain states
  • 13 days of holiday pay including floating holidays
  • Up to 180 hours for parental leave within one year of childbirth/adoption
Full Job Description

Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Project Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Zuchwil, Switzerland

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Supply Chain Project Lead to join our TEAM. The role is based in Raynham, MA or Zuchwil, CH.

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

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics 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.

DePuy Synthes, currently part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, provides one of the most comprehensive orthopedics portfolios in the world.

DePuy Synthes solutions, in specialties including joint reconstruction, trauma, craniomaxillofacial, spinal surgery and sports medicine, are designed to advance patient care while delivering clinical and economic value to health care systems worldwide. For more information, visit.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply 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):

Zuchwil, Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-097384

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

Our Supply Chain Project Lead is responsible to lead projects, issues, strategic programs, and drive operational excellence between DePuy Synthes and our external manufacturing partners and strategic collaborators. This supply chain-based role will lead multi-functional teams to ensure that projects relating to Patient Safety, Quality, Compliance, Service, Innovation, Growth, and Value are executed to exceed business metrics. This exciting role will be responsible for creation of a project business case and executing strategic projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide business and technical insights into Value Stream Product Strategy Roadmaps and partner with Value Stream Leaders to identify, prioritize and execute E2E supply chain projects and develop project business cases

  • Shape and lead initiatives to ensure supply chain reliability, quality, compliance and profitability/cost improvements

  • Lead/Execute projects in line with standard project management guidelines

  • Lead and resolve issues which relate to Reliability, Quality and Compliance improvements. Lead supply continuity improvement and disruption recovery actions

  • Instill and maintain a sense of urgency and customer focus within the Supply Chain team in collaboration with external manufacturing partners and strategic collaborators.

  • Support execution of new products and/or integration of new products into base business LCM processes, ensuring successful supply execution to deliver growth for new products or newly stabilized products.

  • Lead and assist in the development of GP improvement multi-year roadmap and continuous cost improvement in GP and COGS aligned to the Product Strategy Roadmap.

  • Ensure that projects are performed in compliance with the Quality System and drives efforts to improve a culture of quality and compliance

  • Develop strong business partner relationships throughout the organization to drive alignment on strategic priorities

  • Develop in-depth understanding of various business processes, governances and supporting systems and the tools/templates used for project & portfolio management

  • Demonstrate strong project management skills, including accurate and effective project planning, creation of shared team goals, delivering project in line with established milestone dates, resource management, capital/expense management, developing and executing communication plans, leading resolution of risks & issues, risk management and balancing multiple activities to accomplish goals.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Minimum Bachelor's degree required; Engineering, Science, or a related Field  is preferred

  • Master69s degree or higher in Engineering, Science, or a related Field is preferred

  • Project management methodology certification (e.g., PMP/PMI, FPX) is preferred

Required:

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience (4 years of relevant experience with Master69s degree, 2 years of relevant experience with Ph.D)

  • Experience in Manufacturing, Distribution, Planning, Project Management, Procurement, Engineering, or R69D in a Healthcare Industry

  • Project Management experience, including developing and implementing processes for new or existing products/process and/or new technologies

  • Demonstrated ability applying project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices and organizational change techniques

  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills (written, presentation, meeting management, documentation) to effectively collaborate across all levels of the organization

  • Experience working in a complex matrix organization and achieving results through leveraging internal and external partners

  • Strong problem-solving, planning, and organizing skills

  • Experience in data analytics

Preferred:

  • Supply Chain, Operations, and/or Manufacturing experience

  • Familiarity with such functions as R69D, Regulatory Affairs, and/or Quality

  • Medical Device industry experience is a plus

  • Experience in applying Six Sigma and Lean methodologies; certification is a plus

  • Knowledge/experience with master production schedule process, inventory management, supply chain management

  • Experience working in a global environment

  • Understanding of financial processes such as P69L calculation and COGS

Other:

  • Minimum language required: English (mandatory)

  • Requires up to 10% domestic and international travel

    Required Skills:

    Preferred Skills:

    Coaching, Collaboration, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Critical Thinking, Customer Centricity, Feasibility Studies, Lean Supply Chain Management, Organizational Project Management, Problem Solving, Project Engineering, Quality Assurance (QA), Regulatory Compliance, Relationship Building, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Scientific Research, Supply Planning, Technologically Savvy

    The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

    $94,000.00 - $151,800.00

    Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

    Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company69s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).



    This position is eligible to participate in the Company69s 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 148 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 180 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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