Sr Mgr, Supply Chain Development Leader

8525-Cilag GmbH International Legal Entity; Zug; Hybrid; CHF 180.000 - 230.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Manager, Supply Chain Development Leader to drive end‑to‑end launch readiness across our Innovative Medicine portfolio. This onsite/hybrid role involves coordinating manufacturing, regulatory, quality, and commercial functions to ensure timely access to medicines worldwide.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in supply chain leadership, strong stakeholders management, and a track record of delivering complex product launches in multinational settings.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive leadership in supply chain.
• Experience leading global cross-functional teams across regions.
• Deep understanding of global pharmaceutical supply chains, regulatory requirements and compliance.

Aufgaben

• Define end-to-end global supply chain strategy for new product launches, including production, packaging, distribution, and financial flows.
• Ensure supply chain design aligns with commercial objectives, market access strategies and patient needs.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver launch readiness and on-time, compliant commercialization across markets.
• Provide governance and proactive risk management to executives.

Kenntnisse

Global leadership

Supply chain planning

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Launch readiness

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Science

MBA / Master’s preferred

Jobbeschreibung

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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.

Job Function: Supply Chain Planning Job Sub Function: End-to-End Planning Job Category: Professional

All Job Posting Locations: Allschwil, Basel-Country, Switzerland, Schaffhausen, Switzerland, 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

We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Manager, Supply Chain Development Leader to join our Team! This is an onsite/hybrid role. Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to align 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): Titusville, NJ & Horsham, PA, USA - Requisition Number: R-093491 Italy, Ireland, Belgium & Netherlands- Requisition Number: R-096513 Switzerland- Requisition Number: R-096514 Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Global Launch Strategy and Business Readiness Define and execute the end-to-end global supply chain strategy for new product launches, encompassing active pharmaceutical ingredient and drug product production, packaging, distribution, and physical/financial flows.
• Ensure supply chain design aligns with commercial objectives, market access strategies, growth targets, and patient needs.
• Establish scalable supply chain models that support global expansion, operational resilience, and sustainable business performance.
• Accountable for end-to-end supply chain launch readiness and successful execution of global product launches, ensuring on-time and compliant commercialization across all markets.
• Relentlessly break down cross-functional barriers to protect must-win launch commitments and ensure timely access for patients.
• Lead Cross-Functional Enterprise Execution Build and lead high-performing global teams responsible for delivering launch readiness across internal organizations and external strategic partners.
• Serve as the central integrator across Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Compliance, Finance, Commercial, Deliver and CMC functions to ensure seamless execution of launch strategies.
• Drive alignment among senior business partners and influence critical business decisions that impact launch success and long-term product value.
• Provide transparent governance and communication to senior leadership through proactive elevation, escalation and resolution of launch risks, issues, trade-offs, and key business decisions.
• Ensure distribution readiness, global trade compliance, and import/export requirements are fully integrated into launch execution strategies.
• Deliver Operational Excellence, Organizational Capability, and Competitive Advantage Champion innovative supply chain solutions that improve speed to market, service performance, cost efficiency, and operational reliability.
• Establish and deploy standardized global processes, governance models, and best practices that elevate supply chain performance across the portfolio.
• Leverage advanced project management skills and digital capabilities to accelerate execution and improve transparency.
• Contribute to departmental strategy while strengthening organizational capabilities in launch excellence and supply chain design, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Data-driven Launch Excellence and Digital Innovation Leverage available data, launch metrics, and digital tools to support informed decision-making, identify risks, and improve launch execution.
• Contribute to initiatives that enhance launch excellence through standardization, process improvement, and adoption of enabling technologies.
• Manage Risk and Investment Decisions Lead enterprise risk assessments for new product launches and implement proactive mitigation strategies to safeguard business continuity.
• Develop supply chain investment recommendations and secure alignment with senior leadership on resource allocation and strategic priorities.
• Balance risk, cost, service, and compliance considerations to improve value creation and launch success.
• Build Organizational Capability and Talent Support the development of talent and organizational capabilities through coaching, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA/Master's) preferred in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive leadership experience, including at least 5 years in supply chain management.
• Experience leading global cross functional teams and external partnerships across multiple regions.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and align diverse business partners around enterprise priorities.
• Deep understanding of global pharmaceutical supply chains, regulatory requirements, and compliance frameworks.
• Preferred: Preferred experience in complex global new product launches.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate strategy into execution and measurable outcomes.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and business partners management capabilities.
• Analytical and data-driven decision maker with a track record of delivering results in complex environments.
• Familiarity with structured project management methodologies and portfolio management tools.
• (FPX) Experience demonstrating digital technologies, analytics, and data-driven insights to improve supply chain and launch performance preferred.
• May require up to 10% of travel both internationally and domestically.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills

• Analytical Reasoning
• Business Savvy
• Consulting
• Demand Forecasting
• Demand Planning
• Differential Insights
• Distribution Resource Planning (DRP)
• Financial Competence
• Inventory Optimization
• Manufacturing Flow Management
• Materials Handling
• Mentorship
• Organizing
• Procurement Policies
• Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
• Strategic Supply Chain Management
• Supply Chain
• Supply Planning
• Technical Credibility