Director, Global Tech Ops - WCH Americas (LATAM

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything.

Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions 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

Job Function:
Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Sub Function:
Multi-Family Supply Chain Manufacturing

Job Category:
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil

Job Description:

Job Description

Johnson & Johnson is currently recruiting for a Director of Engineering, Global Technical Operations (GTO) primarily based in Raritan, NJ with consideration for J&J MedTech Sites in the US and LATAM.

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):

[United States & Puerto Rico] - Requisition Number: R-030387

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

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced leader to serve as the Director of Engineering, Global Technical Operations (GTO) for our Ethicon Wound Closure Healing (WCH) platform.

In this role, you will lead the GTO function across a network of five manufacturing locations in the Americas, focusing on the development of polymer and metals component manufacturing, packaging, and sterilization technologies.

You will be a key member of the Americas Platform E2E Leadership Team and the Wound Closure Global Technical Operations leadership team, contributing to the strategic direction and technical excellence of the Med Tech Surgery manufacturing network.

Key Responsibilities:


* You will be accountable for developing and executing the engineering strategy that enhances operational efficiency and fosters technological innovation across all sites.


* Provide leadership and guidance to engineering teams across the network, fostering professional development, collaboration, and a high-performance culture.


* Formulate and drive a comprehensive manufacturing strategic roadmap aligned with organizational goals, while leading efforts to optimize processes and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement.


* Provide strategic direction and comprehensive oversight of engineering teams responsible for the design, development, and testing of manufacturing technologies, ensuring alignment with best -in-class industry standards, regulatory requir...