Manager, Distribution Network Strategy

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation–120 hours/yr

Sick time–40 hours/yr

Holiday pay–13 days/yr

Parental Leave–480 hours/yr

Bereavement Leave–240 hours/yr

Caregiver Leave–80 hours/yr

Volunteer Leave–32 hours/yr

Military Spouse Time-Off–80 hours/yr

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Horsham, PA is seeking a Manager, Distribution Network Strategy to define and optimize the global clinical supply distribution network. You will collaborate with internal teams and external providers to balance patient service, inventory levels, and cost across the end-to-end network.

The role requires a strong background in logistics, GxP, and project leadership. Familiarity with SAP and IRT/IVR integrations is preferred; travel and relocation are not specified.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent in supply chain, logistics, engineering, life sciences, business or related field.
• 6+ years of global logistics and distribution network strategy experience in a regulated life-sciences setting.
• Knowledge of GxP, temperature-controlled distribution, quality systems, and global provider governance.

Responsibilities

• Define and advance the global clinical supply distribution network in partnership with IMSC Deliver and J&J stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to balance service, inventory, cost, and compliance across 4PL/3PL and internal networks.
• Develop business cases and roadmaps, evaluate 4PL/3PL options, and drive governance for network optimization.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, engineering, life sciences, business, or related field

Tools

SAP

IRT/IVR integration

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. Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s): Belgium R-109434, United States of America R-105218 Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Job Function: Supply Chain Deliver Job Sub Function: Deliver Excellence Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description: About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine We are searching for the best talent for Manager, Distribution Network Strategy. Candidates must already have authorization to work in the country of employment. Immigration sponsorship and relocation support are not available for this position. Candidates authorized to work pursuant to a short-term status (e.g., F-1) who require future immigration sponsorship are not eligible.

Purpose

The Manager, Distribution Network Strategy, defines and advances the future global clinical supply distribution network in close partnership with IMSC Deliver, internal J&J stakeholders and Third-Party Logistics providers (couriers and depot service). The role optimizes the end-to-end network by balancing patient service and supply reliability with inventory strategy, transportation, handling and storage costs, tax and duty optimization, compliance, risk, and resilience. It establishes fact-based make-versus-buy recommendations across 4PL, 3PL, and internal J&J capabilities to create a scalable and resilient network. You will be responsible for: Network strategy and optimization: Develop and continuously optimize the global CSC distribution network strategy and roadmap. Apply an end-to-end decision model that balances patient service, inventory positioning, lead time, transportation, handling, storage, tax and duties, compliance, risk, and resilience rather than optimizing individual cost elements in isolation. Lead structured evaluation of 4PL and 3PL options and, where J&J has or can build the required capability and capacity, assess internalization into the J&J network. Develop business cases and recommendations based on total cost, inventory impact, service, scale, flexibility, data connectivity, compliance, tax implications, implementation effort, and business continuity. Optimize the network from an end-to-end perspective, incorporating sourcing strategies for packaging and comparators alongside local and regional supply requirements. Network governance: Establish, own and evolve a governance model; based on clear decision criteria defining lane standards. Define and own the governance framework and decision principles. Enterprise and industry partnerships: Maintain a strategic relationship with IMSC Deliver and relevant J&J partners to identify shared capabilities, capacity, infrastructure, and operating-model synergies. Build and sustain external peer relationships to benchmark network design, operating models, technology, service levels, and emerging industry practices. Digital integration and order integrity: Partner with Digital Solutions to drive the Transcend Transformation. Define and implement integrations between SAP, IRT/IVR platforms and the logistics provider network to maintain order integrity, improve visibility, and minimize manual intervention in fulfilment. Compliance, security, and inspection readiness: Partner with Quality and enterprise logistics functions to apply appropriate GxP, compliance, and security controls; support the Vendor Manager with health authority inspections and GxP audits; and enable supplier audit activities. Cross-functional decision leadership: Build strong partnerships across IMSC Deliver, Clinical Supply Chain Planning, Logistics, Quality, Procurement, Finance, Tax, Trade Compliance, Global Clinical Operations, and external providers to align assumptions, model trade-offs, establish decision criteria, and translate network recommendations into executable plans. Strategic initiatives: Sponsor and lead other strategic network, capability, process, and continuous-improvement initiatives aligned with CSC priorities.

Qualifications/Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, engineering, life sciences, business, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred. Minimum of 6 years experience in global logistics, distribution network strategy, procurement, supplier management, or clinical supply chain operations within a regulated life-sciences environment. Demonstrated knowledge of GxP requirements, temperature-controlled distribution, logistics quality systems, business continuity, and global provider governance. Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives, manage significant external spend, influence senior stakeholders, and translate business needs into scalable network capabilities. Experience with logistics technology, SAP, IRT/IVR integration, data-driven performance management, and global inventory processes is preferred. Project management experience is required, a project management certification (FPX, PMP,…) is preferred. Other requirements Strategic and systems thinking with the ability to anticipate future network requirements and translate them into executable roadmaps. Strong business and financial acumen, with sound judgement in balancing service, compliance, resilience, inventory, and cost. Enterprise leadership, collaboration, and influencing skills across organizational, geographic, and cultural boundaries. Decisive problem-solving, effective escalation management, and accountability for sustainable outcomes. Commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and development of organizational capabilities.

Required Skills

Project management experience is required, a project management certification (FPX, PMP,…) is preferred.

Preferred Skills

Other requirements: Strategic and systems thinking with the ability to anticipate future network requirements and translate them into executable roadmaps. Strong business and financial acumen, with sound judgement in balancing service, compliance, resilience, inventory, and cost. Enterprise leadership, collaboration, and influencing skills across organizational, geographic, and cultural boundaries. Decisive problem-solving, effective escalation management, and accountability for sustainable outcomes. Commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and development of organizational capabilities.

Salary

The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $105,000.00 - $181,700.00

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)).

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 period
• 10 days Volunteer Leave– 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off– 80 hours per calendar year

Compensation and Benefits Information

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market. For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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 https://www.jnj.com/. Our Credo calls on us to respect the dignity of every individual and create an environment for all people to thrive. Throughout the recruitment process - from application through hiring - we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations/adjustments for qualified candidates with disabilities. If you need support at any stage of the recruitment process, please complete our candidate accommodation request form so we can assist you.

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