Project Portfolio Leader, VCM

Job Title

Project Portfolio Leader, VCM – Johnson & Johnson

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Job Locations

• Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium
• Latina, Italy
• Leiden, Netherlands
• Little Island, Cork, Ireland
• Schaffhausen, Switzerland
• Zug, Switzerland

Job Function

Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub-Function

Project/Program Management

Job Category

People Leader

Job Description

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for an Innovative Medicine Supply Chain (SC) Project Portfolio Leader in the Value Chain Management team. The PPL reports to the Director of VCM Project Management and works in close partnership with peer PPLs and project sponsors. The role will be located (onsite/hybrid) at one of several SC hub locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse team of Project Managers and Contract Project Managers in the delivery of a portfolio of projects, including product transfers, risk mitigation, supplier qualifications, and portfolio optimization.
• Mature project execution capabilities through business process ownership.
• Collaborate closely across cross‑functional teams and senior leadership to ensure alignment, transparency, and timely delivery of project objectives.
• Apply advanced project‑management methodologies (FPX preferred) to guide execution and continuous improvement.
• Analyze project data and metrics to drive decision‑making and outcomes.
• Influence across the organization and communicate effectively across all levels.
• Effectively coach, give feedback, and provide professional development to both contracted and internal project managers.
• Maintain agency relationships to efficiently recruit, contract manage, and onboard staff.
• Provide effective resource management for external and/or internal reports.
• Own KPIs for the project portfolio.
• Support VCM organization in planning, delivering, and prioritizing projects and programs.
• Demonstrate role agility, leading direct team and projects/programs.
• Lead and facilitate highly visible strategic issue management while defining boundaries and driving accountability.
• Drive on‑time/on‑budget/on‑scope delivery of projects and programs across the portfolio.
• Collaborate with peer PPLs to maintain a standard approach to tools, systems, metrics and communication across the entire VCM PMO portfolio.
• Build strong cross‑functional partnerships and trust across IMSC, Commercial and the DPDS (R&D) Organizations.
• Continuously identify improvements, challenge status‑quo, and drive innovation.

Qualifications – Required

• Bachelor’s degree (or university equivalent).
• Minimum of 8 years related experience and a consistent track record leading outcomes for complex projects across the drug product lifecycle.
• Strong leadership and people‑management skills.
• Expertise in project and program management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, improve business processes, and communicate with senior leaders.
• Highly self‑directed with a focus on delivering high‑quality results on time and within scope.
• Experience or exposure to launch management, tech transfer, manufacturing, planning, operations, or procurement.
• Experience in leading/mentoring people.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Capability of leading/supervising multiple projects at the same time.
• Experience with process ownership and business system deployment.
• Strong track record of communication, stakeholder management, negotiating solutions, and change management at all levels.

Qualifications – Preferred

• Certification in Project Management.
• Multiple supply chain pillar experience.
• A degree in supply chain, engineering, logistics, operations or project management.
• FPX Certification.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function (Operating Area)

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

Johnson & Johnson is an inclusive employer and values diversity and equity. This position is open to all qualified applicants.