Senior Packaging Development Manager

Johnson & Johnson•Warsaw, IN

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Sr. Manager, Packaging Development to join their team. This role is a critical leader within the Trauma and Extremities Technical Operations LT, responsible for leading a team in the design, development, and commercialization of packaging technologies throughout the product lifecycle. The leader will focus on building a high-performing team to implement leading packaging solutions that meet product design requirements, ensure quality and compliance, achieve cost targets, and satisfy customers. This position will significantly influence the Product Strategy and CoGS Roadmaps, with the team accountable for delivering on key project objectives for new product introductions and lifecycle management.

Requirements

A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in packaging, engineering, quality, operations, or related supply chain discipline required.
The ability to successfully lead and support transformational change across functions involving innovative solutions is required.
The ability to lead and/or support multiple project teams simultaneously is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications are required.
Understanding of statistical analysis is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the Medical Device or other regulated industry is preferred.
Experience in Package Engineering and packaging supplier selection/management is preferred.
Past direct people management experience is preferred.
Experience with Business Excellence and Project Management methodologies is preferred.
Knowledge of sterile packaging material characteristics and validation practices is preferred.
Past experience in process development and in writing and executing validations is preferred.
Knowledge of ISO13485, ISO11607, ISTA and ASTM standards and their application to medical devices is preferred.
Strong financial acumen, including the ability to complete financial analysis for capital purchases, estimate manufacturing costs, estimate component cost is preferred, and support NPV/IRR calculations for investment decisions is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, motivate, and develop a team of seasoned packaging engineering professionals and project managers to deliver excellence.
Own packaging development, design, testing, validation, and commercialization from new product launch through end of life.
Synthesize and deploy enterprise packaging strategy aligned with key business partners across R&D, Commercial, Value Stream, New Product Introductions, Operations, Network Strategy, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Product Labeling.
Ensure strong technical development of the team and partnership with critical functions in the development, testing, validation, and commercialization of device packaging solutions for both new and existing products.
Lead the team in the identification, prioritization, and execution of packaging continuous improvement projects.
Ensure packaging validations are completed on time, on budget, and within quality compliance/expectations with third-party suppliers, as applicable.
Ensure packaging technologies for currently marketed products meet or exceed both internal DePuy Synthes and/or external quality/compliance/environmental standards.
Maintain departmental and project budgets and ensure timely capital and expense spend within targets.