Sr Mgr, Cost Engineering/DtV

Johnson Johnson; Zug; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Manager, Cost Engineering/DTV to lead the global Cost Engineering centre of excellence in support of IM Supply Chain, R&D, and Category Partners. The role focuses on cost modeling, value engineering, and strategic cost management across multiple IM sites, including Zug, Switzerland, and other locations.

The incumbent will drive cost transparency, develop benchmarks, and mentor CE resources while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver cost

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in manufacturing with multi-technology knowledge.
• At least 5 years in practical should-cost modeling in industry.
• Understanding of activity-based costing for procured materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost engineering initiatives and govern cost structures across IM SC.
• Collaborate with IM Supply Chain to drive value delivery and cost savings.
• Develop benchmarks and design-for-value for commodities and portfolios.
• Lead training and onboarding of CE resources globally.

Skills

Cost engineering

Should-cost modelling

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master of Engineering / Bachelor in Engineering or Biological Sciences

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

CPSM certification

Tools

Siemens PCM

Central supplier cost transparency database

PRISMA 360

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

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 objectives
• Lead 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 leads
• Responsible for onboarding, mentoring and leading the CE resources

Education / Certification

• Master of Engineering / Bachelor's in Engineering or Biological Sciences degree is required
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred
• CPSM 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 & partners
• Ability 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!