Global Distribution Network Strategy Lead

Biopharma Asia

Antwerpen

Hybrid

EUR 81,000 - 141,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Manager, Distribution Network Strategy to define and advance the global clinical supply distribution network. You will partner with IMSC Deliver, internal J&J stakeholders, and 3PL providers to optimize end-to-end network design, balancing patient service with cost and resilience.

You will develop business cases, govern network standards, and lead cross-functional initiatives, driving integration with SAP and related systems.

Qualifications

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, engineering, life sciences, business, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
Minimum of 6 years experience in global logistics, distribution network strategy, procurement, supplier management, or clinical supply chain operations within a regulated life-sciences environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of GxP requirements, temperature-controlled distribution, logistics quality systems, business continuity, and global provider governance.
Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives, manage significant external spend, influence senior stakeholders, and translate business needs into scalable network capabilities.
Experience with logistics technology, SAP, IRT/IVR integration, data-driven performance management, and global inventory processes is preferred.
Project management experience is required, a project management certification (FPX, PMP,…) is preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and continuously optimize the global CSC distribution network strategy and roadmap.
Apply an end-to-end decision model that balances patient service, inventory positioning, lead time, transportation, handling, storage, tax and duties, compliance, risk, and resilience rather than optimizing individual cost elements in isolation.
Lead structured evaluation of 4PL and 3PL options and, where J&J has or can build the required capability and capacity, assess internalization into the J&J network.
Develop business cases and recommendations based on total cost, inventory impact, service, scale, flexibility, data connectivity, compliance, tax implications, implementation effort, and business continuity.
Optimize the network from an end-to-end perspective, incorporating sourcing strategies for packaging and comparators alongside local and regional supply requirements.
Establish, own and evolve a governance model; based on clear decision criteria defining lane standards. Define and own the governance framework and decision principles.
Maintain a strategic relationship with IMSC Deliver and relevant J&J partners to identify shared capabilities, capacity, infrastructure, and operating-model synergies.
Build and sustain external peer relationships to benchmark network design, operating models, technology, service levels, and emerging industry practices.
Partner with Digital Solutions to drive the Transcend Transformation. Define and implement integrations between SAP, IRT/IVR platforms and the logistics provider network to maintain order integrity, improve visibility, and minimize manual intervention in fulfilment.
Partner with Quality and enterprise logistics functions to apply appropriate GxP, compliance, and security controls; support the Vendor Manager with health authority inspections and GxP audits; and enable supplier audit activities.
Build strong partnerships across IMSC Deliver, Clinical Supply Chain Planning, Logistics, Quality, Procurement, Finance, Tax, Trade Compliance, Global Clinical Operations, and external providers to align assumptions, model trade-offs, establish decision criteria, and translate network recommendations into executable plans.
Sponsor and lead other strategic network, capability, process, and continuous-improvement initiatives aligned with CSC priorities.
Strategic and systems thinking with the ability to anticipate future network requirements and translate them into executable roadmaps.
Strong business and financial acumen, with sound judgement in balancing service, compliance, resilience, inventory, and cost.
Enterprise leadership, collaboration, and influencing skills across organizational, geographic, and cultural boundaries.
Decisive problem-solving, effective escalation management, and accountability for sustainable outcomes.
Commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and development of organizational capabilities.