Sr. Manager, Labeling Product Owner

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Raynham (MA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

DePuy Synthes, part of Johnson & Johnson, is recruiting a Sr. Manager, Labeling Product Owner, to be based in Raynham, MA or other U.S. sites.

You will define and deliver the Labeling System product, partnering with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality and IT to translate business needs into a technology roadmap and end-to-end capabilities. Reporting to the DePuy Synthes Technology organization, you will own the product vision, manage budgets and vendors, lead a cross-functional team, and ensure

Qualifications

• 6-8 years in IT product management or labeling/supply chain tech.
• Experience with labeling systems in regulated manufacturing, incl. design, integration, lifecycle.
• Understanding of labeling/content mgmt, data flows across ERP/PLM/data mgmt.
• Ability to translate complex needs into clear roadmaps and backlogs.
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, and enterprise delivery timelines.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in global settings.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive labeling product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned to business priorities.
• Translate requirements into backlogs and actionable delivery plans; lead modernization.
• Lead end-to-end labeling solution delivery including design, build, testing, deployment, hypercare.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory to ensure GMP, data integrity, and audit readiness.
• Manage vendor and system integrator relationships, scope, performance, and budgets.
• Establish and monitor KPIs; optimize total cost of ownership for labeling platforms.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams; support global rollout and process improvement.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and IT governance standards.

Skills

Labeling systems

IT product management

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

GMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Engineering/CS

Master’s degree or MBA

Tools

ERP

PLM

Data management

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:

Technology Product & Platform Management

Job Sub Function:

Technical Product Management

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Sr. Manager, Labeling Product Owner, locatedin Raynham, MA or West Chester, PA or New Brunswick, NJ or Palm Beach Gardens, FL or Warsaw, IN.

This role is accountable for defining and delivering the Labeling System product that enables reliable, compliant, and scalable label printing operations across DePuy Synthes. The Labeling Product Owner partners closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and IT stakeholders to translate business needs into a clear technology roadmap and to leadend to enddelivery of Labeling capabilities. This position has a direct impact on operational performance, compliance, and digital transformation across the manufacturing and distribution network, and reports into the DePuy Synthes Technology organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive the Labeling product vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned to Supply Chain and manufacturing and distribution business priorities.

• Act as the primary product owner for Labeling platforms, translating business requirements into prioritized backlogs and actionable delivery plans.Lead platform consolidation and modernization initiative.

• Lead end‑to‑end Labeling solution delivery, including design, build, testing, deployment, andhypercare, ensuring adherence to quality and compliance standards.

• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams to ensure Labeling solutions support GMP, data integrity, and audit readiness requirements.

• Manage vendor and system integrator relationships, including scope definition, performance management, and financial oversight.

• Establish andmonitorproduct KPIs to measure value realization, system performance, and user adoption.Develop and Optimize Total cost of ownership modeling for Labeling platforms.

• Lead and mentor a cross‑functional team of internal and external resources, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.Develop technical support team and process to support global mfg and distribution site rollouts

• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and IT governance standards.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, ora relateddiscipline (required).

• Master’s degree or MBA (preferred).

Experience and Skills

Required

• 6-8 years of progressive experience in IT product management, Labeling systems, or supply chain technology roles.

• Extensive experience with Labeling systems within regulated manufacturing environments (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceuticals), including system design, integration, and lifecycle management.

• Strong understanding of labeling and content mgmt processes, and data flows and integrations across ERP, PLM and data mgmt layers.

• Proven ability to translate complex business and operational requirements into clear product roadmaps and prioritized delivery plans.

• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, vendors, and delivery timelines for enterprise‑scale technology programs.

• Experience leading cross‑functional teams and influencing stakeholders across IT, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality.

• Strong decision‑making, communication, and change‑management skills in matrixed, global organizations.

Preferred

• Hands‑on experience with leading Labeling platforms and related technologies (e.g., content mgmt and master data).

• Knowledge of validation practices (CSV) and data integrity principles in regulated environments.

• Experience supporting global manufacturing and distribution networks and large‑scale digital transformation initiatives.

• Prior people management or formal team‑lead experience.

• Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and inspire high‑performing teams.

Other

• Englishproficiencyrequired;additionallanguages are a plus.

• Up to 20%domesticand international travel may berequired.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Product Management, Agile, PMP, Lableing‑specific certifications) are preferred.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness,careerand life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate ourOrthopaedicsbusiness toestablisha standaloneorthopaedicscompany, operating as DePuySynthes. The process of the planned separation isanticipatedto be completed within 18 to24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may berequired, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it isanticipatedthat, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuySynthesand your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes atan appropriate timeand subject to any necessary consultation processes.

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The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

102,000