IMSC Global Strategic Programs Lead

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Horsham, PA

7d•$150,000 - $258,750•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Global Strategic Program (GSP) is responsible for leading the delivery of Strategic Supply Chain Programs and related outcomes through effective and efficient Program Leadership. This role drives business outcomes through disciplined execution, strong partner engagement, and effective governance. The GSP leads cross-functional teams to deliver program commitments, manage financial performance, resources, and translate strategy into actionable plans. Success requires influencing across all levels, building alignment, and developing high-performing teams to achieve sustainable results. The role is also jointly responsible for maturing the Global Strategic Program Capability, maintaining business ownership and documentation.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) is required, preferably in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain.
10 years of experience in supply chain and/or program management with broad business insights and strong supply chain knowledge.
Prior people leadership experience and strong talent development skills, mobilization & management of global teams within a complex and ambiguous environment.
Demonstrated strategy shaping & program definition across critical E2E Supply Chain and business variables to optimize opportunities.
Experience in operationalizing strategy across the business, articulating a case for change and leading the team and the org through change-management required for sustained benefits.

Nice To Haves

Consistent record of influencing at all levels of leadership.
Strong communication; Demonstrated negotiation skills, influence & decision making capability.
Prior program management experience.

Responsibilities

Design & deploy execution & value tracking for assigned Programs.
Seamlessly integrate Programs into Sustainable Operations as required.
Proactively lead problem definition and solutions including options & tradeoff analysis to drive effective decision making.
Provide transparent Program communications driving timely decisions to enable achievement of Program milestones & outcomes.
Manage escalations as needed.
Provide effective feedback to IMSC leadership to drive accountability and remove barriers to outcomes.
Build strong interdependent partnerships and manage communication effectively with IMSC and partners/stakeholders.
Guide cross-IMSC teams to clearly and effectively scope Programs.
Lead interdependency management across enabling projects to ensure timeline and outcome delivery.
Define implementation plans and milestones to operationalize strategy.
Lead continuous assessment of risks and dependencies to de-risk plans and enable commitments.
Define program structure needs across IMSC and J&J; secure sponsorship/resources/funding etc. to establish effective governance & ongoing oversight of Program.
Deliver spend & resource monitoring & management.
Provide ongoing training, coaching & development to Program team.
Articulate a clear vision and status to develop a roadmap to achieve success; execute through a global cross-functional team.
Provide visibility, align IMSC and team on common goals and ways of working, drive actions, mitigate risks & develop effective and trusted partnerships with leaders.
Lead through ambiguity & complexity and manage ongoing issues effectively.

Benefits

Employee continuous professional development
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