Director, External Manufacturing - Global Operations Lead

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Titusville (NJ); Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Director, External Manufacturing Operations to lead the North America external manufacturing network and manage a team of virtual plant managers. This role connects manufacturing excellence with reliable patient supply in a complex environment, shaping strategy and optimizing partnerships to reduce total cost of ownership.

The position requires a master’s degree and 10+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing, including 3+ years in people management, with strong GMP,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; 10+ years of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations experience.
• 3+ years of People Management experience and cross‑cultural leadership.
• Experience in Quality, Technical Operations, Finance, Planning and Procurement.

Responsibilities

• Leads regional external manufacturing network operations with virtual plant leaders.
• Drives supply reliability, quality/compliance, and cost competitiveness.
• Coordinates technology transfers, launches, line extensions, and product changes.
• Partners with Procurement, Planning/Network, External Quality, and MSAT for aligned action.
• Develops external partnerships to accelerate innovation and strengthen resilience.

Skills

Agile Manufacturing

Compliance Management

Contract Management

Cost‑Benefit Analysis

Developing Others

GMP

Leadership

Negotiation

Performance Measurement

Plant Operations

Strategic Sourcing

Vendor Selection

Relationship Building

Resource Planning

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Director, External Manufacturing Operations to lead the North America external manufacturing network and manage a team of virtual plant managers. This role connects manufacturing excellence with reliable patient supply in a complex environment, shaping strategy and optimizing partnerships to reduce total cost of ownership.

The position requires a master’s degree and 10+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing, including 3+ years in people management, with strong GMP,