External Manufacturing Program Manager

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • Cincinnati, OH

2d • $90,000 - $155,250 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager supports governance, financial processes, and operational coordination for External Manufacturing (EM) relationships, with a primary focus on Jabil and other strategic collaborators. This role executes standardized processes to ensure contract compliance, financial accuracy, and effective operational governance, while partnering cross-functionally to support business performance and operational excellence.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (Business, Finance, Supply Chain or related field)
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
• Demonstrated direct or indirect people management experience required.
• Experience working in matrixed environments required.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and coordination skills required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage across functional levels required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP) preferred.
• Six Sigma/ Lean certification with experience in process excellence tools/methodologies strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deploying and executing standardized processes across strategic collaborations and external manufacturing sites to support service delivery and financial objectives.
• Leading a small team of professionals serving as process owners across governance, financial processes, scorecard deployment, and operational reporting.
• Executing claims and reverse claims processes, ensuring accuracy, documentation, and timely closure.
• Coordinating payments, purchase orders, and vendor setup (JDE, Ariba) in compliance with financial policies.
• Tracking cost improvement program (CIP) commitments and supporting delivery monitoring.
• Supporting inventory (SLOB) adjustments and assisting in capex and expense tracking.
• Supporting adoption of digital tools (e.g., Power BI, Control Tower) to enhance reporting and visibility.
• Maintaining and executing key business processes (e.g., Appian workflows).
• Developing and maintaining scorecards and standardized reports to increase transparency.
• Managing activities to shape EM strategy & governance.
• Coordinating governance forums and tracking follow-up actions.
• Maintaining EM training curriculum and ensuring ongoing compliance alignment.
• Oversight of Cilag-Global Entrepreneur Governance.
• Ensuring finished good product flow from External Manufacturing Sites through external sterilization into Distribution Center.
• Driving improved reporting visibility and reduction of manual effort.
• Enabling effective coordination across internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager