Director, Value Chain Leader-Synthetics

Johnson & Johnson•Horsham, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At 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 https://www.jnj.com Job Function: Supply Chain Manufacturing Job Sub Function: Manufacturing Process Improvement Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America Job Description: About Innovative Medicine Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way! Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine We are searching for the best talent for a Director, Value Chain Leader (VCL) - Synthetics to join our Team! This is an onsite/hybrid role. Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to align 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): Raritan, Titusville, NJ &Horsham, PA United States - Requisition Number: R-053401 Belgium and Ireland- Requisition Number: R-055717 Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-55722 Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission. The Value Chain Leader (VCL) leads global, cross-functional teams to execute strategies for new product introductions and achieve key milestones. This role ensures effective collaboration among stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle. As Value Chain Leader for Synthetics, the individual oversees all activities from Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient to Finished Goods distribution for new synthetic products, managing them from development through commercialization. Responsibilities include developing and implementing the Product Strategic Roadmap (PSR), coordinating IMSC activities and resources, ensuring efficient tech transfer, supporting global launches, business continuity planning, and maintaining supply sustainability until products transition to the late-stage portfolio.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering field is needed, with preference given to candidates possessing an advanced technical degree (MSc, PhD) or an MBA related to science or engineering.
Candidates should possess knowledge of developing and manufacturing complex synthetic products, including areas such as synthetic chemistry, continuous manufacturing, spray drying, and Process Analytical Technology (PAT).
Extensive experience in both supply chain operations and R&D—typically 10-12 years—is expected.
Have a thorough grasp of API/DP Operations, Manufacturing, Technical Transfers, New Product Development and Launch, as well as Quality and Regulatory matters within the pharmaceutical or a comparable industry.
A background in managing portfolios featuring complex products or projects is necessary, alongside a shown history of delivering outcomes and leading multifunctional, global virtual teams effectively.
Business and Financial acumen - proficiency in understanding business needs and supply chain product metrics, along with a demonstrated capacity to enhance those metrics, is required.
Applicants should be skilled in preparing cost-benefit analyses and presenting compelling business cases to stakeholders, supporting informed, customer-focused decisions.
The role calls for the ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries through influence, negotiation, and partnership
Outstanding English communication skills, both written and verbal, at all levels are indispensable and clear communication to Sr leaders
This position will require up to 10% international and domestic travel and could be based in any of the IMSC sites in US (Titusville, Horsham, Raritan), Ireland (Cork) Switzerland (Zug), Belgium (Beerse).

Nice To Haves

Agile Manufacturing
Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC)
Compliance Management
Consulting
Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA)
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
ISO 9001
Performance Measurement
Plant Operations
Process Control
Process Improvements
Quality Standards
Quality Systems Documentation
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Strategic Change
Systems Thinking
Tactical Planning
Technical Credibility

Responsibilities

New Product Introduction (NPI) Strategy and Execution: The VCL leads strategy and execution for new product launches, working with CMC and Global Commercial Teams. Responsibilities include meeting IMSC deliverables for key milestones, leading projects, setting priorities, developing business cases, and overseeing implementation. The VCL also guides NPI and launch through CMC Stage Gates, manages financials (including long-term plans and budgets), assesses risks and trade-offs, and ensures product launch readiness.
Sourcing and Supply Chain Strategy: The VCL is responsible for sourcing products, identifying future sourcing locations as needed, and setting brand supply chain strategy. They create the Product Strategy Roadmap, prepare business cases for LCM prioritization, secure stakeholder funding, and oversee implementation of the approved LCM plan across relevant teams within and outside IMSC.
Risk Management and Communication: An essential aspect of the VCL’s role is the identification, mitigation, and communication of supply chain-related risks. The VCL handles risks throughout the product’s development, launch readiness, and optimization stages. They ensure that commercial strategies and customer needs are integrated into the development of the launch strategy, the product supply chain strategy, and the Product Strategy Roadmap (PSR).
Stakeholder Engagement and Representation: The VCL represents IMSC in Integrated Brand Value Teams and Disease Area Strongholds as needed. They build partnerships and communicate with key stakeholders across Discovery Pharmaceutical Development and Supply (DPDS), IMSC, Quality, and commercial and strategy development teams, including IMSC Planning and customer management groups.
Team Leadership and Development: The VCL mentors and provides feedback to VCT members and their functional management regarding performance within the VCT. They offer guidance in resolving both technical and business conflicts and foster an environment that challenges the status quo. The VCL leads the team in embracing innovative approaches, embedding digital tools, and centering activities around customer needs.
Strategic Supply Chain Ownership The VCL handles key supply chain inputs, such as product development, brand investment, supply chain setup, and global launch strategy. Their responsibilities include evaluating and improving supply chain reliability, resilience, and cycle time reduction, and using digital tools like digital twins for end to end optimization.
Product Performance and Issue Management The VCL oversees product performance by managing COGs, monitoring quality metrics and inventory, ensuring compliance, and planning demand and capacity. They lead business plan reviews and address issues through Issue Management Teams when needed.

Benefits

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s 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 –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 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