Director, External Manufacturing — Strategic Ops (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k) plan

Paid vacation & leave

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson seeks a Director of External Manufacturing to lead the NA external manufacturing network, ensuring reliable supply for both new and existing medicines. You will manage a team of virtual plant managers, drive performance, and optimize partnerships across sites and functions to meet strategic objectives.

You will shape the operating model, manage >$50MM spend, and partner with Procurement, MSAT, and Quality to drive technology transfers and product readiness while delivering

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of pharma manufacturing ops experience; drug product/manufacturing background desirable.
• 3+ years of people management and cross‑functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead NA external manufacturing network operations and drive reliable supply.
• Manage virtual plant leaders, coordinate cross‑functional teams and risk management.
• Ensure quality, compliance readiness, and cost competitiveness across sites.
• Oversee technology transfers, launches, line extensions and product changes.
• Develop partnerships with procurement, quality, MSAT, and network leads.

Skills

Agile Manufacturing

Compliance Management

Contract Management

Cost-Benefit Analysis

Developing Others

GMP

Inclusive Leadership

Industry Analysis

Leadership

Negotiation

Performance Measurement

Plant Operations

Relationship Building

Resource Planning

Spend Analysis

Strategic Sourcing

Strategic Supply Chain Management

Vendor Selection

Education

Master’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Johnson & Johnson seeks a Director of External Manufacturing to lead the NA external manufacturing network, ensuring reliable supply for both new and existing medicines. You will manage a team of virtual plant managers, drive performance, and optimize partnerships across sites and functions to meet strategic objectives.

You will shape the operating model, manage >$50MM spend, and partner with Procurement, MSAT, and Quality to drive technology transfers and product readiness while delivering