Senior Manager, Value Chain Biotherapeutics

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Horsham, PA

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. Job Description: 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 fostering patients every step of the way. Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines, Inc., a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Senior Manager, Value Chain Biotherapeutics. The Value Chain Lead will Launch and Grow, Biotherapeutics and is accountable for activities, from Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient sourcing/production to Finished Goods distribution, related to strategic oversight and management of new biopharmaceutical products (brands) (from development through commercial optimization). This position will develop the IMSC product strategy, including crafting, updating, and executing the Product Strategic Roadmap (PSR >supply chain lifecycle management plan) for each product/brand in their portfolio. The role will lead all IMSC activities and resources that are needed for this portfolio, including sourcing, cost-efficient tech transfer to commercial sites, launch in global commercial markets, dual sourcing/business continuity planning and ensuring supply sustainability, including next generations and line extensions, until the product/ brand is transferred to the Late-Stage Team. 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) Horsham, Pa - Requisition Number: R-060131 Liden, The Netherlands, Cork Ireland - Requisition Number: R-062844 Zug, Switzerland - Requisition Number: Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline is required.
An advanced technical degree (MSc, PhD) or an MBA degree in a scientific or engineering discipline, advanced technical degree is preferred.
Understanding of the development and manufacturing process of complex biological products incl. monoclonal antibodies, bispecific and trispecific products.
Minimum of 12 years Broad Supply Chain Operations and/or R&D experience.
Deep understanding of API/DP Operations and Manufacturing, Technical Transfers, New Product Development and introduction, Quality and Regulatory, in pharmaceutical, biotech, or similar industry.
Experience leading a portfolio of complex products/projects with a proven track record of delivering results and leading multifunctional, ‘virtual’ and global teams to success.
Understanding of business requirements and supply chain product metrics, proven ability to improve supply chain metrics.
Ability to prepare cost benefit analyses and articulate business cases for stakeholders’ approvals, make sound business and customer centric decisions.
Demonstrated ability to work across organizational boundaries through influence, negotiation and partnering.
Strong written and oral communication skills at all levels (English)
This position will require up to 10% international and domestic travel.
Demonstrated ability to work across organizational boundaries through influence, negotiation and partnering.
Strong written and oral communication skills at all levels (English)
This position will require up to 10% international and domestic travel.

Responsibilities

The Value Chain Lead, Launch and Growth, Biotherapeutics will lead global, cross-functional, multidisciplinary Value Chain Teams (VCTs), with full accountability for:
New product introduction strategy and execution in coordination with the Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) & Global Commercial Teams (GCTs) assuring IMSC deliverables to accomplish CMC milestones are met.
Initial sourcing of the product, and future sourcing sites as necessary
The strategic direction for the brand relative to the supply chain, developing the Product Strategy Roadmap, preparing the business cases for Life Cycle Management (LCM) prioritization, articulating these business cases to stakeholders to secure funding, and assuring the approved LCM plan is executed by relevant parties within and outside IMSC.
The identification, mitigation, and communication of supply chain related risks through the development, launch readiness, and product/process optimization stages.
Ensuring the commercial strategy and customer needs are incorporated into the development of the launch strategy, product supply chain strategy, Product Strategy Roadmap (PSR)
Championing commercialization of the best, optimized product, process, and supply chain at launch and ensuring integrated launch process is implemented.
Leading Value Chain Teams to ensure strategic alignment and execution of cross-functional IMSC, Quality, and Regulatory deliverables in accordance with defined product strategy priorities.
Assessing and optimizing product performance metrics (e.g. COGS, Cycle Time, trade-offs)
Leading Issue Management Teams as necessary
Building strong interdependent partnerships and run the communication effectively with key stakeholders in Discovery, Pharmaceutical Development and Supply (DPDS), and Innovative Medicine Supply Chain (IMSC), and our partners in the Commercial and Global Strategic Development Organizations, in strong alliance with the IMSC Planning and Customer Management organization.
Representing IMSC in CMC teams as well as in Compound Development Teams, Global Commercial Teams, Integrated Brand Value Teams, and Disease Area Strongholds
Mentoring and providing feedback to VCT members and their functional management on performance within the VCT. Will provide guidance to the VCT members in the resolution of conflicts, both of technical and business nature.
Challenging the status-quo, driving innovative approaches & concepts, embedding Faster Forward principles and customer centricity in his/her Team’s activities

Benefits

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 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
Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
Caregiver Leave – 10 days
Volunteer Leave – 4 days
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours