Senior Manager, VCEx Innovation & Digital Intelligence

7566-Janssen Sciences Ireland Unlimited Company Legal Entity; Barnahely; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Annual bonus

Well-being programs

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Manager for VCEx Innovation & Digital Intelligence to lead end-to-end digital capabilities across the value chain, including Digital Twin, simulation, and decision-support tools. The role partners with business, technology, and analytics teams to drive adoption and measurable impact.

The position requires strong leadership of cross‑functional teams, a deep understanding of supply chain processes, and experience in agile product management within a regulated

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years relevant work experience across supply chain, digital, analytics, or related functions.
• Experience leading digital products, business transformation, or enterprise capabilities in a complex matrixed environment.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes including planning, manufacturing, distribution.

Responsibilities

• Lead Digital Value Chain Strategy and Product Delivery, roadmap development, requirements prioritization, and governance.
• Advance Supply Chain Modeling and Decision Intelligence using Digital Twin, simulation, and scenario modeling.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Digital & Technology, and Data Science to deliver scalable solutions.

Skills

Digital products

Cross-functional leadership

Agile product management

Data analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

MBA or advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Digital Twin technologies

Simulation/analytics platforms

Planning systems

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: Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function: Project/Program Management

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 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:
  • 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

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Required Skills:

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

The anticipated pay range for this position, in the primary posting location, is: €85,000.00 - €146,050.00

The anticipated pay ranges for additional locations are: Belgium - The anticipated base pay range for this position is EUR 96,000.00 to EUR 165,025.00.

• In addition to base pay, we offer the following 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. Moreover, we offer 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. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependent – 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.

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