Supply Chain Project Lead

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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 www.depuysynthes.com.

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):

Raynham, Ma - Requisition Number: R-096637

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.

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Education:

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

• Master’s degree or higher in Engineering, Science, or a related Field is preferred

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

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

• Experience in Manufacturing, Distribution, Planning, Project Management, Procurement, Engineering, or R&D 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 R&D, 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 P&L calculation and COGS

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• Minimum language required: English (mandatory)

• Requires up to 10% domestic and international travel

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