Associate Site Lead

Biopharma Careers; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick time

Holidays and leave

Parental Leave

Bereavement Leave

Volunteer Leave

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an Associate Site Lead in Sunnyvale, CA, to support the Site Lead and oversee operations within the sales office. The role emphasizes collaboration with the field sales team, inventory accuracy, and process improvement across outbound activities.

Responsibilities include leading on-site teams, monitoring operational metrics, and ensuring regulatory compliance with GDP and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years in distribution, manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, customer service, or healthcare.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and strong understanding of Warehouse Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Support Site Lead as primary backup and assume leadership during their absence.
• Lead, coordinate, and delegate tasks among the sales office to hit operational goals.
• Manage inbound local inventory from field returns with accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with local field sales to improve communication and non-revenue activities.
• Monitor day-to-day metrics (OTS, OTC) and report to Site Lead.
• Drive efficiency through Lean initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure GDP and regulatory compliance and health and safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

SAP

PowerBI/Tableau

Warehouse Management System

Job description

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Learn more at jnj.comAs 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:**Sales Enablement**Job Sub Function:**Sales Operations & Administration**Job Category:**Professional**All Job Posting Locations:**California (Any City), West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America**Job Description:**About OrthopaedicsFueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Orthopaedics? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? 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The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.**We are searching for the best talent for the Associate Site Lead located in Sunnyvale CA.****Key responsibilities:**Support Site Lead: Act as the primary backup to the Site Lead, taking on leadership responsibilities for the operations team during their absence.Operational Leadership: Lead, coordinate, and delegate responsibilities among the sales office team to achieve operational goals and ensure efficiency.Inventory Management: Inbound and systematically process local inventory from field return authorizations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established protocols.Collaboration with Sales: Partner with the local field sales organization to enhance communication and visibility, and ensure successful non-revenue activity completion.Metrics Monitoring: Monitor day-to-day operational metrics (OTS, OTC) and provide regular reports to the Site Lead.Drive Efficiency Initiatives: Develop and implement strategic initiatives to streamline operations and improve overall effectiveness across outbound activities.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with J&J supply chain partners, including Distribution Excellence, Planning, and Customer Service, to support seamless operations.Customer Service Excellence: Lead the on-site team to deliver best-in-class service to key customer partners, acting as the single point of contact for order collection and resolution of queries.Process Improvement: Apply Lean initiatives to eliminate waste, enhance operational processes, and drive continuous improvement.Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure adherence to Good Documentation Practices (GDP), regulatory standards, and health and safety regulations.**Qualifications****Education:** Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience, required**EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:****Required:**Minimum 3 years of work experience in distribution, manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, customer service, or healthcare.Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).Strong understanding of Warehouse Management Systems.Effective communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating initiative and assertiveness.**Preferred:**Proficiency with SAP.Kaizen/Greenbelt or LEAN Certification.Experience with enterprise resource platforms and data visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI or Tableau).Background in highly regulated industries with process excellence training or certifications (APICS, Project Management).Experience in inventory management, sterile processing, or clinical experience in a hospital setting.**Other:**10% domestic travel to other sites as needed is required.This role is exempt – Not overtime eligibleJohnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center ([e-mail]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.**Required Skills:****Preferred Skills:**Analytical Reasoning, Business Behavior, Collaborative Selling, Communication, Continuous Improvement, Customer Analytics, Customer Centricity, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Data Savvy, Digital Sales, Execution Focus, Market Research, Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), Operations Management, Sales Enablement, Sales Support**The anticipated base pay range for this position is :**$65,000.00 - $104,650.00Additional Description for Pay Transparency:Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:Vacation –120 hours per calendar yearSick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar yearHoliday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar yearWork, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar yearParental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a childBereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar yearCaregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 daysVolunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year