Senior Manager, VCEx Innovation & Digital Intelligence

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Zug; Hybrid; CHF 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Manager for VCEx Innovation & Digital Intelligence in a hybrid role. You will lead digital strategy across the value chain, drive the development of digital Twin, simulation, and decision-support tools, and partner with Planning, Manufacturing and Quality teams to realize business value.

The role requires strong leadership, 8+ years of experience in supply chain, analytics, and digital transformations, and effective stakeholder management in a complex

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience across supply chain, operations, digital, analytics, or related business functions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and customer management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Digital Value Chain Strategy and Product Delivery, defining roadmap and governance.
• Advance Supply Chain Modeling and Decision Intelligence with Digital Twin and modeling capabilities.
• Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration with Planning, Manufacturing, Deliver, Quality, Finance, Digital & Technology, and Data Science teams.
• Build Scalable Capabilities and promote Agile practices across teams.

Skills

Agile Decision Making

Agility Jumps

Analytics Insights

Business Alignment

Continuous Improvement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Leadership

Organizational Project Management

Organizing

Program Management

Project Management Methodology (PMM)

Project Management Office (PMO)

Project Management Tools

Project Reporting

Statement of Work (SOW)

Technical Credibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MBA preferred

Job description

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 Function:

Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function:

Project/Program Management

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Zug, Switzerland

Job Description:

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.

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-102580
• Ireland and Belgium - Requisition Number: R-103923
• Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-103925

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 Senior Manager, VCEx Innovation & Digital Intelligence!

This hybrid position will be located in Titusville, New Jersey (USA). Alternate hybrid locations may be considered at other Innovative Medicine Supply Chain hubs such as Horsham, Pennsylvania (USA); Cork, Ireland; Beerse, Belgium; or Zug, Switzerland.

As a leader within the Value Chain Excellence (VCEx) organization of Innovative Medicine Supply Chain (IMSC), this position is responsible for leading the strategy, development, deployment, and continuous improvement of digital capabilities that support end-to-end (e2e) supply chain, design, performance management, and decision-making. The role partners across business, technology, and analytics organizations to deliver scalable solutions that improve visibility, strengthen decision-making, and enable measurable business value across the value chain.

This individual will drive the evolution and adoption of Digital Twins, simulation and modeling solutions, decision-support tools, and sophisticated analytics while ensuring alignment with business priorities and long-term capability roadmaps.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead Digital Value Chain Strategy and Product Delivery

• Develop and implement the roadmap for developing capabilities, ensuring digital investments are aligned, and deliver measurable value.
• Define product vision, prioritizing requirements, handling product backlogs, and coordinating delivery through adoption and value realization.
• Establish performance metrics and governance processes to monitor outcomes, drive continuous improvement, and ensure sustainable business impact.

Advance Supply Chain Modeling and Decision Intelligence

• Lead the development and deployment of Digital Twin, simulation, and scenario modeling capabilities that support supply chain design, network optimization, lifecycle management, and strategic planning decisions.
• Integrate analytical and decision-support capabilities into core Value Chain Management processes, enabling data-driven evaluation of supply chain scenarios, risks, opportunities, and performance trade-offs.

Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration and Business Adoption

• Partner closely with Planning, Manufacturing, Deliver, Quality, Finance, Digital & Technology, and Data Science organizations to find opportunities, define requirements, and implement solutions that address critical business needs.
• Build strong customer relationships, drive alignment across a complex environment, and lead change management activities that accelerate user adoption and capability maturity.

Build Scalable Capabilities and Ways of Working

• Lead cross-functional teams and external partners in the delivery of digital solutions while establishing effective governance, support models, and operating processes.
• Promote Agile product management practices, strengthen organizational capabilities, and develop a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning to ensure long-term success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's/University or equivalent degree is required, preferably in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Business, or a related subject area. An MBA or advanced degree is preferred.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Required:

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience
• Experience across supply chain, operations, digital, analytics, or related business functions
• Demonstrated experience leading digital products, business transformation initiatives, or enterprise capabilities in a complex matrixed environment
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, including planning, manufacturing, distribution, and network design
• Proven ability to translate business challenges into scalable digital solutions and drive adoption across customer groups
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing decision-making across multiple organizational levels
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and customer management capabilities

Preferred:

• Experience with supply chain simulation, optimization, Digital Twin technologies, or advanced analytics
• Experience implementing digital products, planning systems, analytics platforms, or decision-support solutions
• Knowledge of data management, automation, artificial intelligence, and emerging digital technologies
• Experience within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or other regulated industries
• Consulting, strategy, or transformation experience supporting large-scale organizational change
• Experience with Agile methodologies, product management practices, and value realization frameworks

OTHER:

• Requires proficiency in English (excellent written and verbal communication skills) to communicate effectively and professionally
• May require up to 15% domestic and/or international travel
• 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 each week

#LI-Hybrid

Required Skills:

• Agile Decision Making
• Agility Jumps
• Analytics Insights
• Business Alignment
• Continuous Improvement
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Leadership
• Organizational Project Management
• Organizing
• Program Management
• Project Management Methodology (PMM)
• Project Management Office (PMO)
• Project Management Tools
• Project Reporting
• Statement of Work (SOW)
• Technical Credibility

Preferred Skills:

• Agile Decision Making
• Agility Jumps
• Analytics Insights
• Business Alignment
• Continuous Improvement
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Leadership
• Organizational Project Management
• Organizing
• Program Management
• Project Management Methodology (PMM)
• Project Management Office (PMO)
• Project Management Tools
• Project Reporting
• Statement of Work (SOW)
• Technical Credibility