Digital & Systems Lead WCH

Johnson & Johnson•Raritan, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ethicon, part of the Johnson & Johnson MedTech Surgery business, is the worldwide leader in wound closure devices with products that help improve patient outcomes, optimize healing, and maximize operating room efficiency. Johnson & Johnson has made significant contributions to surgery for more than 60 years from creating the first sutures to revolutionizing surgery with technologies such as Plus Antibacterial Sutures, STRATAFIX Knotless Tissue Control Devices, DERMABOND Topical Skin Adhesives and Skin Closure Systems, and EVERPOINT Cardiovascular Needles. Our continuing dedication to Shape the Future of Surgery is built on our commitment to help address the world's most pressing health care issues and improve and save more lives. This role will lead and execute the digital strategy for the WCH Supply Chain, ensuring alignment with IT/OT and business objectives. The successful candidate will develop and maintain technology roadmaps and investment plans for engineering systems and digital transformation initiatives, and identify, deliver, and scale projects that improve quality, capacity, data insights, and process efficiency. They will work collaboratively across manufacturing sites and functions to ensure alignment and advancement of platform digital initiatives, manufacturing execution system (MES) projects, and strategic technology implementation. This role will also provide technology insights for business planning and value stream mapping, own platform metrics to enable performance and strategic progress, and cultivate external partnerships and foster internal collaboration across all levels. Additionally, the role involves mentoring and developing digital team members through coaching and career planning, and adhering to regulatory and company guidelines related to Quality, Compliance, EHS&S, and Financial reporting.

Requirements

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in the Engineering or Data Science field is required.
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in business or technical roles, with experience in a technical leadership role that includes people management responsibilities.
Proficiency with Business Intelligence tools (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.).
Proven experience in business strategy development and implementation.
Strong business acumen in emerging digital technologies (cloud, IoT, AI/ML, RPA, AR/VR).
Strong understanding of data visualization techniques and their business applications.
Ability to manage technology, drive financial goals, and make customer-focused decisions.
Ability to implement change and work effectively to drive alignment in a global environment.
Exceptional leadership, strategic communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire diverse teams.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (M.S. or M.B.A.) is preferable.
Certifications such as Six Sigma/Process Excellence and/or Project Management/PMP/FPX.
Familiarity with common programming languages (SQL, DAX, VBA, HTML, JavaScript).
Track record of innovation.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute digital strategy for the WCH Supply Chain, ensuring alignment with IT/OT and business objectives.
Develop and maintain technology roadmaps and investment plans for engineering systems and digital transformation initiatives.
Identify, deliver and scale projects that improve quality, capacity, data insights, and process efficiency.
Work collaboratively across manufacturing sites and functions to ensure alignment and advancement of platform digital initiatives, manufacturing execution system (MES) projects, and strategic technology implementation.
Provide technology insights for business planning and value stream mapping.
Own platform metrics to enable performance and strategic progress.
Cultivate external partnerships and foster internal collaboration across all levels.
Mentor and develop digital team members through coaching and career planning.
Follow regulatory and company guidelines related to Quality, Compliance, EHS&S, and Financial reporting.

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 period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.