Director, Contracting Solutions

jj; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Raritan, NJ is seeking a Director of Contracting Solutions to lead the Enterprise Contract Management organization. The role drives contract, tender, and price execution processes across multiple business units and countries, partnering with technology teams to ensure strong operational performance.

The position oversees a team of specialized contracting professionals, shapes long-term vendor roadmaps, and collaborates with process owners to adopt best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years total business or related experience.
• Project Management experience.
• Understanding of J&J System Design Lifecycle (SDLC) Management.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Own the management of specialized software vendors in a full lifecycle management approach.
• Collaborate with technology partners in incident management and defect management including escalation, metrics, and resource allocation.
• Partner with stakeholders including, but not limited to, internal business partners, upstream/downstream technology resources, finance, and external industry associates.
• Drive strong change management for in-scope system and tools.
• Collaborate with peers to stay current with process trends and leading practices to inform strategic direction.
• Lead multiple sub-teams focused on different sectors, countries, or areas of focus.
• Collaborate with other enterprise projects that may influence contracting solutions, processes, and systems.
• Lead market scans and evaluation of industry best-practices for Contracting and Revenue management systems.
• Participate in events and engagement to shape future roadmap solutions for the industry.
• Create resource goals & objectives and hold individuals accountable for execution.
• As needed, make personnel decisions regarding hiring, performance, and termination.
• Manage team/personnel budget as well as other financial tracking/reporting.
• Build and maintain relationships at all levels throughout the organization.
• Lead effectively through times of crisis and ambiguity.

Skills

Project Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Negotiation

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Contract Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Model N

SAP

JDE

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:

Sales Enablement

Job Sub Function:

Contract Administration and Management

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for Director, Contracting Solutions to join our Enterprise Contract Management organization located in Raritan, NJ. Enterprise Contract Management (ECM) is an organization where we serve as the Center of Excellence that delivers best in class solutions for Commercial Healthcare, Government & Regulatory, Systems, Processes and Training, and Risk Mitigation & Governance.

The Contracting Solutions team is accountable for leading current best-in-class process and technology while also driving the overall maturity of Johnson & Johnson and its business units' sell-side contracting, tendering, and price execution processes. The Application Support sub-area ensures the strong operation of multiple instances of contracting & revenue management systems and their associated ecosystem.

The Director, Contracting Solutions will be responsible for leading a group of specialized contracting professionals focused on the strategic lifecycle management of several tools/systems as well as collaborating with the respective technology teams.

Are you passionate about embracing technology to solve business challenges while shaping the long-term design of vendor roadmaps? We are sure this role will help you to deepen your understanding of the broad J&J enterprise and gain experience in bringing tangible improvements to the organization. If you are a problem solver and enjoy engaging with a diverse set of partners, we know this role is for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the management of specialized software vendors in a full lifecycle management approach
• Collaborate with technology partners in incident management and defect management including escalation, metrics, and resource allocation
• Partner with stakeholders including, but not limited to, internal business partners, upstream/downstream technology resources, finance, and external industry associates
• Drive strong change management for in-scope system and tools
• Collaborate with peers (e.g., Regional & Global Process Owners) to stay current with process trends and leading practices occurring in the marketplace to inform strategic direction
• Lead multiple sub-teams focused on different sectors, countries, or areas of focus
• Collaborate with other enterprise projects that may influence or affect contracting solutions, processes, and systems (e.g., TranSCend, SigniFi, Cash Flow Generation Office)
• Lead market scans and evaluation of industry best-practices for Contracting and Revenue management systems
• Participate in events and engagement to shape future roadmap solutions for the industry
• Create resource goals & objectives and hold individuals accountable for execution
• As needed, make personnel decisions regarding hiring, performance, and termination
• Manage team/personnel budget as well as other financial tracking/reporting (e.g., Capital Acquisition Requests)
• Build and maintain relationships at all levels throughout the organization
• Lead effectively through times of crisis and ambiguity

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree is required.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Minimum of ten years total business or related experience
• Project Management experience
• Understanding of J&J System Design Lifecycle (SDLC) Management
• Proficiency in English

Preferred:

• Prior experience with Revenue Management Systems (e.g., Model N, etc.) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, JDE, etc.)
• Change management experience and/or certification
• Experience in working across multiple J&J sectors
• Experience in working across multiple countries/regions
• Six Sigma/Lean Belt or other process engineering certification
• Project Management Professional or equivalent certification
• Masters' degree or equivalent
• Familiarity with US Federal Government Contracting

If you are under 18 years of age, you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent's consent for the background check.

Johnson & 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 & 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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers. Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Contract Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Developing Others, Give Feedback, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Negotiation, Office Administration, Performance Measurement, Process Improvements, Proofreading, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Sales Enablement, Sales Support, Sales Terms and Conditions, Succession Planning, Tender Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$150,000.00 - $258,750.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program.

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 year

Sick 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 year

Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year

Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits