Job Description - Director, Partnerships & External Supply Large Molecules Drug Product (2506237706W)DescriptionAt 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 www.jnj.com.Within Partnerships & External Supply (PES) of Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines Supply Chain (Supply Chain), we are excited to recruit this Director role, preferably located in Belgium (Beerse), Switzerland (Zug) or Ireland (Cork).The position is responsible for base business supply of commercial Large Molecule Drug Products and leadership of others doing the same. The role leads operations at Large Molecule Drug Product CMO relationships to ensure that products are available to meet customer needs, provide the highest quality at the lowest total cost of ownership, and achieve maximum relationship value through accelerated innovation, supplier integration, process improvement, and teamwork.The external relationships are highly complex in nature and require extensive interaction with key business stakeholders, critical supplier leadership, and other segment/functional leadership. The role organizes, designs, and allocates specific responsibilities across the team to optimize effectiveness and ensure alignment to short- and long-term strategic objectives of the Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Supply Chain (J&J IM SC) and Partnerships & External Supply (PES). The role will also lead implementation and leadership of strategic initiatives with the CMOs. The role handles a spend that can exceed $100MM.The role reports to the Sr. Director, Partnerships & External Supply, Large Molecule Drug Product.ResponsibilitiesPEOPLE LEADERSHIP: Lead team to ensure strong results through effective performance management and development planning. Coach team members to influence outcomes through rigorous understanding of drug product operations and the external & internal landscapes.PARTNER MANAGEMENT: Serve as Team leader of Site Leads overseeing external partners, leading Virtual Management Teams in partner management, providing oversight of all activities and financials. Maintain performance metrics and targets with the goal of improving supply, processes, and systems and eliminating redundancies regarding supply, compliance, finance, and strategy. Partner with procurement in agreement negotiations and ensure proper functional inputs.TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT: Be responsible for implementation of new product launches at partners to ensure timely product availability. Run plans related to implementation of product changes. Support the site leads on figuring out appropriate actions when key issues remain unresolved.STRATEGY: Shape external network & strategy by influencing J&J IM SC strategy by providing input on the external landscape related to partners and CMOs. Benchmark other J&J and partner companies and industries to identify innovations, continuous improvement, and best in class processes to support PES and business development initiatives. Deeply understand and communicate evolving market opportunities & ensure the team is acting as single point of contact to link & implement pivotal initiatives such as Digital Strategy, Capacity Expansions, and Operational excellence at CMOs.PARTNER ASSESSMENT: Assess partners’ capacity and capabilities to support J&I IM SC sourcing initiatives. Lead partner assessment and new product implementation in coordination with overall SC functions, including site visits. Define technology transfer expectations and supply strategy with partners.QualificationsRequired Years of Related Experience: 8+ experience in the areas of general manufacturing in pharma DP or DS, biologics, or other similarly regulated industries.Demonstrated cross-cultural people and team leadership.Demonstrated knowledge of functions including Quality, MSAT, Finance, Planning and Procurement.Understanding of end-to-end supply chain considerations and methods of driving continuous improvement.Demonstrated experience creating and working with negotiated agreements. Demonstrated strategy development.Other RequirementsPreferred General Manager supply chain experience.High level proficiency handling supplier relationships.Strong influencing skills with ability to see issues from multiple viewpoints; has “presence”.Consistent track record in attracting and developing talent.Prior success in major change role as architect and/or leading implementation.Consistent track record leading cross-functional teams, and building strong team culture.Confirmed examples of delivering step function performance improvement while handling risk.Demonstrated flexibility to respond to changes in the external and internal environment.Broad knowledge of pharmaceutical industry and specifically Large Molecule manufacturing.Domestic and International Travel up to 25%.Business and Pharma Operations Acumen.Talent Management.Influencing Others.cGMP Compliance and Pharma regulations.Strategic Decision Making.Supply Chain Optimization.Business Case Development.Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges.We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities, and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.
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