Senior Manager, Advanced Therapies Procurement

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Hopewell Township, NJ

22h•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 jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. 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 Senior Manager, Advanced Therapies Procurement! This hybrid position will be located in Raritan or Titusville, New Jersey (USA) or Spring House, Pennsylvania (USA). In the Innovative Medicine Supply Chain (IMSC) team, we are working to build a world without disease. Transforming lives by finding new and better ways to prevent, intercept, treat, and cure disease inspires us. We bring together the best minds and pursue the most promising science. Are you interested in joining a team delivering outstanding results to our customers? Apply now for this exciting opportunity! The Senior Manager is responsible for global External Manufacturers and Critical Direct Materials and Service suppliers which bring unique capabilities to the Innovative Medicines Advanced Therapies (AT) platform. The category and spending are highly sophisticated and require close collaboration with team members within the business. Many of the innovative suppliers are early phase growth and require a supplier development mentality to support our scale. This individual will identify, develop, and lead the implementation of procurement goals and strategy as well as the organization's activities and deliver against targets for financial performance, quality, service, and compliance adherence. They will maintain key relationships within the business, manage key supplier relationships globally or regionally, and support the development of end-to-end category strategy and deployment.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor's/University or equivalent degree is required; advanced (MBA) degree or focused degree preferred in Business, Life Sciences, or related field
Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience
Demonstrated experience in Strategic Procurement, Sourcing, Category Management, and/or Supplier Management, preferably in the Supply Chain Environment
Demonstrated ability to influence and shape projects without direct team/authority and effectively collaborate with differing view points of cross-functional partners and business leaders (e.g., Procurement, Marketing, R&D, and Supply Chain)
Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to respond to changes in the external environment, while ensuring the organization can effectively and efficiently move through transitions

Nice To Haves

Certifications preferred: CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, or PMP/FPX
Experience in end-to-end supply chain initiatives of manufacturing network, digital tools/ technology adoption, and/or resiliency
Experience in Advanced Therapies (i.e., cell/gene therapy)
Experience in complex team member environment
Understanding of complexities of Regulated industries
Experience with global procurement for External Manufacturing, Materials, and Services
Strong business and finance competence
Proficient experience with one or more of the following areas: supplier performance, supply market analysis, and/or Procurement Excellence

Responsibilities

Lead or support sourcing initiatives to identify the right supplier partners and build adequate material capacities to support business.
Influence business decision-making to deliver ongoing value improvements and drive competitive advantage.
Lead RFPs, applying e-sourcing systems effectively to drive speed to the market and decision-making internally through the tool.
Develop and/or support category sourcing strategy for defined portfolio through Business needs assessment, Market Intelligence, Supplier evaluations, and sourcing choices.
Proactively engage business partners and/or category managers to identify their needs and incorporate those needs into sub-category strategies.
Develop and lead supplier partnerships / external manufacturing partnerships to drive performance delivery, risk mitigation, and value through supplier-enabled innovation.
Mitigate business risk through the understanding of commercial, legal, and regulatory requirements and the use of efficient contracting channels demonstrating standard processes and technology.
Lead, support, or engage as a procurement authority in projects ranging from contracting, supply reliability, innovation, and new product development.
Represent procurement in end-to-end supply chain initiatives of manufacturing network, digital tools/ technology adoption, and resiliency.

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)).
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 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