Transcend: Global Test Director - IM

Johnson & Johnson•Titusville, NJ

2d•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. Innovative Medicines 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 seven to one, 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‑061959 Belgium, Ireland, Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, and Netherlands– Requisition Number: R-063769 Switzerland – Requisition Number: R-063792 Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission. We are searching for the best talent for the Innovative Medicine (IM) Transcend: Global Test Director! This hybrid position will be located in Titusville, New Jersey (USA). Alternate hybrid locations may be considered at other Innovative Medicine Supply Chain (IMSC) hubs such as Beerse, Belgium; Cork, Ireland; Cologno Monzese, Italy; Issy-les-Moulineaux, France; Madrid, Spain; Porto Salvo, Portugal; Neuss, Germany; Leiden, Netherlands; and Zug or Schaffhausen, Switzerland. The Global Test Director is responsible for leading lead the end‑to‑end testing strategy, governance, and execution for multiple IM Transcend releases within a regulated pharmaceutical environment. This senior leader will define and maintain a harmonized, risk‑based global testing framework, ensuring consistency, compliance, and readiness across regions and business units. Partnering closely with Deployment, PMO, Business Partners, and Technology teams, this leader will drive integrated testing cycles, defect management, performance tracking, and adoption of innovative tools and methodologies.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s / University or equivalent degree required; focused degree in Supply Chain, Business, IT, Technical/Scientific, or related field preferred
Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience
Demonstrated leadership experience within Operations and/or Supply Chain
Program Management leadership experience on large, business transformation initiatives
Extensive experience leading ERP business testing strategy in global, multi‑release programs
Hands‑on experience with integration, BST, UAT, performance, and/or regression testing
Strong understanding of complex system landscapes, data integrity, CSV, SDLC, SOX, and GxP
Proficiency with JIRA or similar test/defect management tools
Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional regional teams with strong communication and facilitation skills
People‑management experience (coaching, mentoring, developing teams)
Requires proficiency in English (written and verbal) to communicate effectively and professionally
Requires up to 25% domestic and international travel depending on work location and business needs
Requires the ability, through our flexible work policy, to work on‑site a minimum of three days each week, with the option for two remote workdays

Nice To Haves

Certifications preferred: PMP/FPX, APICS, ISTQB, Lean/Six Sigma, or equivalent
Experience with SAP S/4HANA testing frameworks (e.g., Solution Manager, Test Suite, Fiori)
Industry experience in Pharmaceuticals or Life Sciences
Customer‑focus competencies related to stakeholder development/management
Proficiency with Agile methodology

Responsibilities

Lead development and governance of a global, risk‑based testing strategy for all IM Transcend releases, aligned with SAP Clean Core, GxP, CSV, and regulatory expectations
Maintain a consistent global testing methodology, including templates, tools, metrics, and best practices across regions
Direct creation of integrated test plans including scope, scenarios, data needs, environments, and entry/exit criteria across different testing phases including performance, and regression cycles
Operate and mature a centralized defect management practice, including SLAs, trending metrics, and quality metrics
Embed testing into program stage gates in partnership with Deployment and PMO teams, ensuring clear readiness and risk visibility
Lead cross‑functional communication and risk mitigation, ensuring timely resolution and alignment with partners
Champion test automation, performance automation, and generative‑AI‑enabled testing tools to improve efficiency and quality
Coordinate E2E testing across Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, Finance, and Master Data to confirm business continuity
Ensure accuracy and compliance of testing documentation, including validation deliverables
Support creation of test playbooks, communication plans, and training materials to enhance testing capability globally

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.
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 period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year