Shoulders NPI & LCM Manager

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

About The Position

Medical Device Business Services Inc. a member of the Johnson & Johnson family of companies is recruiting for a NPI & LCM Manager- Shoulders join our team in West Chester, PA, Raynham, MA, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Raritan, NJ, Warsaw, IN, Cork, IE or Leeds, UK. 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/ Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply 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): Cork, Ireland & Leeds, United Kingdom - Req#: R-070687 Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission. 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. Are you passionate about improving and expanding 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. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://jnj.com/medtech. Reporting to the Value Stream Leader (VSL) for Shoulders, this individual will be responsible for portfolio management, intake and orchestration of LCM and NPI projects across the Shoulders portfolio. The NPI & LCM Manager will be the end-to-end supply chain lead on Lifecycle Management and NPI projects and lead a multi-functional team through successful execution. They will lead NPI projects and ensure on-time delivery of products based on business commits. They will gain proficiency to identify and develop optimized supply chain strategies for global programs and lead teams through standardized lifecycle management processes, ensuring strong accountability. They will master and demonstrate New Product Introduction (NPI) and lifecycle management (LCM) expertise to drive E2E value, collaborating heavily with Commercial, R&D, and Supply Chain partners.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and/or University degree is required; focused degree in Engineering, Science, or Business preferred.
Minimum six (6) years of relevant professional work experience.
Consistent record of effectively leading projects
Experience in building strategies and driving implementation
Strong communication and influencing skills, with a self-motivated and team-oriented mentality
Outstanding problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative matrix environment where priorities change rapidly and possess the ability to adapt accordingly
Detail oriented with experience working in cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree is preferred
People management experience
FPX certification
Medical Device/Pharmaceutical/Biologics experience
Experience interacting with suppliers
Project management experience

Responsibilities

Ensure flawless and on time NPI and LCM project execution by leading cross-functional teams, sharing clear expectations and holding team members accountable to deliver business value by committed date
Partner throughout the project lifecycle with R&D and Commercial to ensure product financial health is aligned to the business case and Supply Chain operational goals (COGs, GP, volume, asset efficiency and inventory).
Identify interdependencies and risks across NPI and LCM project portfolio and implement mitigations which result in flawless project execution which exceeds business expectations.
Ensure seamless integration of stabilized products into the LCM process following completion of Stage Gate 6.
Support Value Stream Leaders in creation of Product Strategy Roadmaps while identifying projects across the E2E supply chain that will deliver on the value stream goals
Lead execution and proactively manage issues for key value stream initiatives (such as Issue Management Teams), as required.
Build and mature governance processes & playbooks for NPI and lifecycle management activities.
Identify gaps in existing business processes and drive improvement activities to close them.
Ensure clear and transparent communications within project teams, business partners and leadership across various forums in a timely manner.
Develop an attitude of problem solving, understand risks and issues to escalate, and gain proficiency in sharing the impact and asks to Leadership.

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