Ethicon, a member of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Program Manager, Product Management, to be based in Raritan, NJ.
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The Project Manager is accountable for the management of supply chain activities and resources that are needed for cost-efficient tech transfer, regional or global launch and supply sustainability of New Products. This position will be accountable to lead one or more projects under the active guidance of the supervisor. This position supports assigned commercially marketed products and/or compounds within a specific business group or product portfolio, and assists with multiple aspects of product strategy, supply chain management, and inventory management for the assigned portfolio. The Project Manager will support project work across multiple product portfolios. Product portfolio may consist of multiple mature products, small to medium total sales, with a medium impact of a potential recall or stock out. Products are typically manufactured on existing stable production platforms and are usually not part of a licensing or other alliance.
Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for the flawless transfer of new products and processes from R&D or other transferring partners into the Supply Chain (J&J or external) and the launch of products into regional or global commercial markets, including post-launch supply continuity.
• Leads global, cross-functional team effectively.
• Provides structure, direction and decision making to the team.
• With oversight and input, defines actions that need to be taken to achieve project objectives.
• Collaborates effectively with key business partners.
• Supports the Supply Chain for assigned products and, in collaboration with the Life Cycle Management Leadership, contributes to business strategy and targets to achieve financial and business results, and contributes to and implements product strategies.
• Originates and acquires approval for new projects; manages the project portfolio, provides support to life cycle projects and all related changes.
• Liaise with R&D and monitor the progress of technical project portfolio to determine the impact of planned events on the supply chain; contribute to and monitor overall supply chain strategy, policies, and performance for assigned products to ensure global targets are aligned with the Supply Chain business plan in collaboration with the business group or product portfolio Head.
• Coordinates with Quality and Manufacturing and generates the required internal communications.

Required:

• Degree in Engineering or a science field, or equivalent
• Minimum of 8 years production experience
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in leading projects, management, or sponsorship, preferably with demonstrated ability in complex projects involving partners external to the immediate organization
• Excellent communication and interpersonal relations and influencing skills
• Ability to lead a successful team or workgroup
• Ability to make decisions and to be outspoken
• High-quality awareness
• Independent, accurate way of working

Preferred:

• Knowledge of FPX Methodology, (Flawless Project Execution)
• Strong budgeting expense and capital leadership skills
• Sound product knowledge
• Established network within the JnJ supply chain
• Strong understanding of quality systems, supplier management, and customer service requirements

Other:

• Domestic/international travel of up to 20%
• The anticipated base pay range for this position is $99,000- $170,200

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