Transcend: Deployment Value Stream Leader, Innovative Medicine

Johnson & Johnson-posted 2 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • Titusville, NJ
5,001-10,000 employees
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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/innovative-medicine. Transcend is a global business transformation program that will modernize our foundational transactional processes and harmonize them into one “clean” ERP as a standardized platform for growth and efficiency gains. This program will simplify the Pharmaceutical ERP landscape from 7 to 1, standardizing processes to have a cost-effective, fit-for-purpose digital backbone that will enable us to support the Pharmaceutical business with agility. Additionally, the program will remediate the end-of-life system exposure that we risk towards the end of this decade. 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): United States - Requisition Number: R-046009 Switzerland - Requisitions Number: R-048419 Belgium, Netherlands, Ireland, and Italy - Requisition Number: R-048405 Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission. #LI-Hybrid We are searching for the best talent for Transcend: Deployment Value Stream Leader, Innovative Medicine! We are seeking a strategic and experienced Value Stream Leads to drive the implementation of the SAP S/4HANA global process template within a regulated pharmaceutical environment. This role is responsible for deploying the standardized value stream solution globally, ensuring strict adherence to SAP Clean Core principles while designing only legally required localizations. The candidate will bring deep value stream process expertise, a strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in the life sciences sector, and a collaborative leadership approach to successfully guide cross-functional teams through the ERP transformation journey. The position will directly lead a multi functional team of process experts. Additionally, they will have leadership over contractors, and support personal such as CEBA and PMO team members. The VSL will be a key face to the site personal for the specific deployment, and will need to be able to shape and influence in the face of resistance to change.

  • Global Template Deployment Implement the pre-defined global Value Stream process template across regions and business units, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and SAP standards.
  • Lead the deployment of the Value Stream template within S/4HANA, avoiding customizations unless strictly required by legal or regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure that all design decisions conform to SAP Clean Core principles—favoring configuration over custom development and using standard extensibility frameworks where needed.
  • Leadership & Collaboration Lead cross-functional teams including business SMEs, IT, SAP consultants, validation experts, and system integrators in the execution of Value Stream-related project deliverables.
  • Collaborate with other value stream leads (e.g., Procure to Pay, Finance, Manufacturing) to ensure fully integrated end-to-end process design.
  • Act as a key connection between business units, program leadership, and technical teams, ensuring alignment on scope, timeline, and business readiness.
  • Solution Delivery & Validation Oversee detailed solution design, configuration reviews, data migration validation, testing strategy (including GxP and CSV compliance), and business process walkthroughs.
  • Manage Value Stream-related testing activities including Functional Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and validation activities in alignment with SDLC Support the creation and approval of Value Stream-related validation deliverables in accordance with QA and regulatory requirements
  • Change Management & Training Collaborate with the Change Management team to drive user readiness and adoption of the global Value Stream template.
  • Support creation and delivery of training materials and process documentation tailored to the needs of regulated users and business partners.
  • Required University level degree or equivalent experience in quality, business/IT technical/scientific area or comparable education/experience.
  • At least 8 years of professional experience.
  • Deep knowledge of Value Stream processes in a GxP-compliant environment, including commercial distribution, serialization, credit management, and revenue recognition.
  • Strong team leadership or management skills.
  • Solid understanding of SAP Clean Core principles, extensibility strategies (e.g., In-App, Side-by-Side), and the implications for long-term system sustainability.
  • Strong leadership, facilitation, and customer engagement skills, including experience working with business leaders, regulatory bodies, and global teams.
  • Familiarity with CSV, SDLC, GXP.
  • Proficiency with SAP tools including S/4HANA modules relevant to the Value Stream, (i.e. Sales and Distribution, Credit Management, Billing), Fiori, or Solution Manager.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time both domestically and internationally.
  • Experience in the Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences industry.
  • 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
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