Sr Mgr, Cost Engineering/DtV

Biopharma Careers; Zug; Remote; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Manager of Cost Engineering to lead the IM Cost Engineering center of excellence in Zug, Switzerland, focusing on cost modeling, design to value, and strategic cost management. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across supply chain, R&D, and procurement to drive value delivery.

The role requires extensive manufacturing experience, leadership, and expertise in cost engineering tools and digital platforms.

Qualifications

• Master of Engineering or Bachelor’s in Engineering or Biological Sciences required.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in manufacturing with broad process knowledge across multiple technologies.
• Negotiation skills with fact-based rationale.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost engineering initiatives and governance across IM SC categories.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address cost opportunities identified via cost modeling and supplier cost transparency analyses.
• Develop and govern cost structures and design-for-value benchmarks for IM portfolio.
• Oversee CE digital technologies (Siemens PCM, cost transparency databases, PRISMA 360 data assets).
• Mentor and onboard CE resources and lead training priorities.

Skills

Cost engineering

Design to value

Strategic cost management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Education

Master of Engineering

Bachelor’s in Engineering or Biological Sciences

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

CPSM certification

Tools

Siemens PCM

Prisma 360 data asset

Job description

## About this opportunityAt 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:**Procurement**Job Sub Function:**Strategic Sourcing**Job Category:**Professional**All Job Posting Locations:**Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium, Dublin, Ireland, Latina, Italy, Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands, Zug, Switzerland**Job Description:****We are searching for the best talent for Senior Manager, Cost Engineering/DTV to be in** Zug, Switzerland; Titusville, US NJ; Cork, Ireland; Leiden, Netherland; Beerse, Belgium; Latina, Italy**Job Overview:**The Senior Manager Cost Engineering is responsible for leading the IM Cost Engineering/DTV centre of excellence setting and driving aligned business priorities and strategic initiatives in support of our IM Supply Chain, IM SC Procurement and R&D partners**Key Responsibilities:**Collaborate closely with Innovative Medicine Supply Chain Category Leads to enhance application of Cost Engineering, design to value and strategic cost management principles in the base business and in the NPDs.Operational lead, setting and driving aligned business priorities for function in support of Innovative Medicine Supply Chain and R&D in support of value delivery objectivesLead in the development and governance of Innovative Medicine Cost Engineering cost structures across all IM SC categories.Project lead for critical cost engineering initiatives and support deliverables for IM business transformation strategies.Collaborate with cross-functional teams in the development of strategic plans to address cost opportunities identified through the cost modeling and supplier cost transparency analytical process, leveraging strategic cost management principles.Work with Category teams to plan and develop strategic competitive market engagement strategies.Construct should cost modelling benchmarks / design for value for commodities and products across Innovative Medicine business portfolios.Analyze product specifications to prepare accurate global cost benchmarks utilizing available cost data and technical resources.Lead responsibility / oversight for Cost Engineering digital technologies (Siemens PCM, Central supplier cost transparency database, future integration opportunities with IM PRISMA 360 / data asset)Cost Engineering training lead / setting training priorities with Global category leadsResponsible for onboarding, mentoring and leading the CE resources**Qualifications / Requirements:****Education / Certification:**Master of Engineering / Bachelor’s in Engineering or Biological Sciences degree is requiredLean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferredCPSM certification preferred**Experience / Qualifications:**Minimum 15 years work experience in a manufacturing environment with detailed process knowledge across multiple manufacturing technologies.Minimum 5 years of practical should cost modeling experience in a manufacturing company.An understanding of activity-based cost accounting principles to provide product cost modeling & analytics for procured materials and products, is preferred.Requires a broad knowledge of biotechnology, pharma, chemical and / or packaging manufacturing processes.Negotiation skills, with the ability to create fact-based rationales.**Leadership Capability:**Proven interpersonal, relational, and communication skills to influence and align with key value chain stakeholders & partnersAbility to work independently and manage multiple projects in a complex, highly matrix, virtual, organization where priorities change rapidly, and tight deadlines exist is required**What We Offer:**Competitive salary and benefits inclusive of performance-based incentives.Opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative work environment.A commitment to diversity and inclusion in our hiring and workplace practices.**Join us as we continue to innovate and improve the lives of patients worldwide!**