Director, Contracting Solutions

Johnson Johnson; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Raritan, NJ is seeking a Director, Contracting Solutions to lead the enterprise contract management function and drive value across contracting and revenue systems.

You will manage specialized vendors, collaborate with technology partners, and guide cross-functional teams in a complex, global environment to advance process maturity and vendor roadmaps.

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 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

Proficiency in English

SDLC 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 a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions 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

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