Director, Digital Capability Lead

At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are 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 more at

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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 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):

United States - Requisition Number: R-030476

Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-032827

Ireland and Belgium - Requisition Number: R-032829

Remember whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers your applications will be considered as a single submission.

We are searching for the best talent for a Director Digital Capability Lead! This hybrid position will be located in Titusville New Jersey (USA). Alternate hybrid locations may be considered at other Innovative Medicine Supply Chain hubs such as Horsham Pennsylvania (USA); Zug Switzerland; Cork Ireland; or Beerse Belgium.

As a member of the Value Chain Management (VCM) organization the Director Digital Capability Lead is a strategically critical leadership role within J&J IMSC. This position is designed for a techno-functional leader with a great foundation in global digital product lifecycle management end-to-end pharmaceutical supply chain operations and deep experience leading transformation in sophisticated environments. This position will have 3-4 direct team members and a group of approximately 20 people/contractors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Digital Capability Leadership for VCM

• Shape the vision and strategy for digital capabilities in VCM ensuring effective execution and measurable impact.

• Govern the entire product lifecycle from discovery to scaling fostering business adoption.

• Act as a liaison to interpret the technology and strategic priorities while handling budgets and key digital planning cycles.

Digital Value Chain Program Leadership

• Responsible for the development of One Digital Value Chain by integrating key digital tools into a unified decision-support ecosystem enhancing workflows and data continuity.

• Architect an end-to-end supply chain data repository serving as a reference for strategic decision-making.

• Drive adoption of simulation-enabled frameworks for efficient clear decisions while ensuring governance engagement and sustained value.

One Performance Management Leadership

• Design build deploy and sustain a connected tiered performance management capability across the IMSC.

• Define strategic Key Performance Indicators drive clarity of performance metrics and enable actionable insights for senior leadership.

• Integrate OPM seamlessly with business rhythms and digital infrastructure ensuring alignment with broader transformation goals.

Customer Management and Change Enablement

• Serve as a trusted partner to the peers and primary key customers from VCM Digital & Data Strategy functions as well as the customer from Plan Manufacturing & Technical Operations (MTO) Quality Deliver and more.

• Navigate sophisticated interpersonal dynamics to influence decision-making and champion alignment across digital programs.

• Lead structured organizational change efforts to drive awareness adoption and capability maturity at scale.

Talent & Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a team of digital capability specialists product owners and transformation leaders.

• Build a network of digital ambassadors and SMEs across the organization to develop a culture of innovation and ownership.

• Champion talent development cross-functional collaboration and a growth mindset across all levels of the team.

Innovation & Though Leadership

• Explore and advance technology architecture and deploy sophisticated capabilities (e.g. AI) in partnership with internal and external teams of authorities to drive efficiencies user experience and positive decision making and performance management.

• Serve as the ambassador of the forefront innovative capabilities being built and deployed in the strategic SC design & optimization space and represent Johnson & Johnson in external & internal forums.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Minimum of a Bachelors/University or equivalent degree is required; a focused degree in Engineering Computer Science Supply Chain or a related field and/or Masters or MBA degree preferred

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Required:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience

• Demonstrated experience in Supply Chain Operations or Digital Transformation roles

• Deep understanding of at least one or more of the following: supply chain networks product launches site selection and/or lifecycle planning

• Proven leader skilled in developing high-performing cross-functional teams and building effective partnerships

• Demonstrates strong business sense strategic insight and the ability to translate the vision and strategy into tangible deliverables

• Ability to leverage data customer insights and external factors to drive impactful business improvements and influence the broader environment

• Experienced in influencing and partnering across interpersonal boundaries and communicating successfully at all levels

Preferred:

• Strong background in digital product lifecycle management and/or global capability ownership

• Demonstrated success in leading digital transformation and/or customer alignment in a global environment

• Experience within Pharmaceutical or related industry

• Familiarity or experience in improving digital capabilities through Generative AI tools

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• Requires proficiency in English (written and verbal) to communicate effectively and professionally

• Requires up to 20% domestic and international travel depending on work location and business needs

• Requires the ability through our flexible work policy to work on-site a minimum of three days each week with the option for two remote workdays each week

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