Project Leader Strategic Projects

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • Jacksonville, FL

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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/. About Vision Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding on the possibilities of vision treatments? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how vision is improved? Our Vision team solves the toughest health challenges. Help combine cutting-edge insights, science, technology, and people to encourage eye care professionals and patients to proactively protect, correct and enhance healthy sight for life. Our products and services address these needs – from the pediatric to aging eye – in a patient’s lifetime. About MedTech Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech Job Description: Johnson & Johnson is recruiting a Project Leader, Strategic Projects to join its dynamic Vision Care team located in Jacksonville, FL! Organizes and controls projects relating to NPI readiness in Supply Chain for Product Management. Participates in the cross-functional team and coordinates the development, roll-out, and implementation of all aspects of the new product introduction into Operations including ancillary Supply Chain initiatives, ex. packaging, kits. Coordinates project activities and is responsible for project success including Project Objectives as they relate to Operations. Assist in facilitating and developing cross functional project plans, timelines, and resource requirements to ensure successful transfer and commercialization with all necessary organizations. (Engineering, Operations, Planning, Sourcing, etc.)

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent University degree is required. Focus in a Technical/Business related field preferred
• A minimum of 4 years of professional work experience
• Related experience in one or more of the following areas: Operations, Engineering, or other relevant Supply Chain experience
• 3 years of project management related experience.
• Strong understanding of Vision Operations, Engineering and Supply Chain
• Good negotiation and communication skills
• Proven Leadership skills

Nice To Haves

• Project Management certification preferred (ex. FPX, PMP, or equivalent)
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office suite of products

Responsibilities

• Coordinates project activities and is responsible for project success including FPOs as they relate to Operations.
• Designs systems to analyze, monitor, and track cost-spend data, assess risk-benefit ratios, and provide insight on business impact.
• Assists in establishing and implementing the scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimates, and work plan schedules for assigned projects.
• Constructs program plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure the achievement of organizational objectives.
• Drafts Request for Proposals for complex projects, evaluates and appraises incoming supplier bids, and presents results to senior level management.
• Establishes open communication channels with internal and external suppliers to ensure problems are resolved in a timely manner.
• Applies advanced knowledge of market trends and forecasting methods to develop process improvements for the organization's program management plans and strategies.
• Coaches more junior colleagues in techniques, processes, and responsibilities.
• Understands and applies Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions with team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees