Director, VCEx Innovation & Digital Intelligence

7566-Janssen Sciences Ireland Unlimited Company Legal Entity

Barnahely

Hybrid

EUR 104,000 - 204,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Well-being reimbursement

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Ireland and beyond seeks a Director, Value Chain Excellence (VCEx) Innovation & Digital Intelligence to lead digital transformation across planning, analytics, and operations. This hybrid role offers global scope and requires senior leadership, deep supply chain knowledge, and hands-on analytics using Python and SQL.

The position emphasizes building talent, partnering across functions, and delivering measurable value through modern data practices and change management.

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience in supply chain, operations, or digital transformation.
Proven product ownership of enterprise supply chain capabilities with roadmapping and governance.
Strong analytical orientation with experience in Python and SQL for analytics and automation.

Responsibilities

Set strategy for digital capability in Value Chain Management and define roadmaps.
Lead end-to-end governance from discovery to deployment and scale.
Drive One Digital Value Chain delivery and integrate planning tools.
Architect data repositories and promote simulation and optimization.
Lead performance management linking metrics to strategic outcomes.

Skills

Supply chain

Digital transformation

Leadership

Python

SQL

Change management

Stakeholder management

Cloud

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s/MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

System integrations

Job description

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. 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: Supply Chain Planning

Job Sub Function: Planning Strategy & Capabilities

Job Category: Professional

All Job Posting Locations: Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium, Cork, Cork, Ireland, Ringaskiddy, Cork, Ireland

Job Description

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and passionate about 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-072396Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-073777Ireland and Belgium - Requisition Number: R-073779

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 a Director, Value Chain Excellence (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 Titusville, New Jersey (USA); Horsham, Pennsylvania (USA); Zug, Switzerland; Cork, Ireland; or Beerse, Belgium.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Set the digital capability strategy for Value Chain Management: define vision, strategy, and roadmaps that improve demand and supply planning, fulfillment, network design, and resilience; align delivery to planning rhythms and measurable supply chain metrics.
Own end-to-end product and program governance: lead the lifecycle from discovery through deployment and scale; ensure sustained adoption, realized value, and disciplined product management practices.
Lead One Digital Value Chain delivery: integrate planning, modeling, and decision-support tools into a cohesive ecosystem; prioritize integrations with core planning and execution systems to operationalize decisions.
Build and scale network design decision support: architect an end-to-end supply chain design data repository as a single source of reference; drive adoption of simulation, scenario analysis, and optimization to inform capital investment, sourcing strategy site selection, and lifecycle planning.
Lead One Performance Management: design, deploy, and sustain tiered performance management that links operational metrics to strategic outcomes; define metrics, enable real-time visibility, and embed performance discussions into S&OP and monthly review cadences.
Bring supply chain and systems expertise: provide hands‑on leadership across demand planning, supply planning, production planning, inventory strategy, and distribution; ensure digital solutions are grounded in operational reality and improve service, cost, and agility.
Champion modern data, analytics, and engineering practices: drive reuse, data lineage, and model governance; enable automation and analytics using Python and SQL; partner with architecture, IT, and data science teams to adopt AI and advanced analytics appropriately.
Lead stakeholders and change: partner across Value Chain Management, Digital & Data Strategy, Planning, MTO, Quality, Deliver, and other functions; secure sponsorship, align priorities in a matrixed environment, and deliver structured change management at scale.
Develop talent and communities of practice: build and coach a high‑performing team and establish a network of digital ambassadors and SMEs to accelerate adoption, innovation, and cross‑functional collaboration.
Provide techno‑functional leadership: connect technical solutions with planning and operational realities to deliver measurable outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Minimum of a Bachelor’s/University or equivalent degree is required; Master’s or MBA degree, and/or focused degree Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, or related field is preferred

Experience and Skills

Required: Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience Experience in supply chain, operations, and/or digital transformation with progressive leadership responsibility Proven product ownership of enterprise supply chain capabilities, with accountability for road‑mapping, prioritization, delivery, and disciplined lifecycle governance at scale Deep domain knowledge of pharmaceutical supply chain networks, including product launch planning, site selection, and lifecycle planning Proven experience integrating and operating planning systems and end‑to‑end supply chain platforms Demonstrated data and analytics orientation, leveraging analytics, simulation, and AI to inform decisions, with required proficiency in Python for analytics and automation; SQL experience preferred Proven track record influencing senior partners and leading change in complex, matrixed organizations Strategic mentality with execution focus to balance long‑term vision with pragmatic, value‑driven delivery People leadership experience, with the ability to develop and coach talent and build cross‑functional teams Strong financial competence, with a demonstrated ability to align digital investments with business value and manage budgets
Preferred: Experience with major planning systems and system integrations Familiarity with cloud platforms and APIs Hands‑on experience in Demand planning or Supply planning
OTHER: Requires proficiency in English (excellent written and verbal communication skills) to communicate effectively and professionally Up to 20% domestic and international travel may be required 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

The anticipated pay ranges for additional location are: Belgium - The anticipated base pay range for this position is EUR 119,200.00 to EUR 204,355.00.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: €104,000.00 - €179,515.00.

Benefits

an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions.
vacation days
parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks
bereavement leave
caregiver leave
volunteer leave
well‑being reimbursement
programs for financial, physical and mental health
service anniversary and recognition awards
subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans
For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well‑being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers. *This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.