Senior Manager, External Manufacturing

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:
Plant Management

Job Category:
Professional

All Job Posting Locations:
Miami, Florida, United States of America, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a(n)Senior Manager, External Manufacturing located in West Chester, PA (Additional Locations: Raynham, MA; Raritan, NJ; Palm Beach Gardens, FL)

ABOUT MEDTECH

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your outstanding talents will help patients on their journey to wellness.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

The External Operations Senior Manager serves as the general manager for MD External Operations manufacturing sites.

This role is pivotal in managing relationships with assigned external manufacturers, ensuring reliable product supply and cost-effectiveness while meeting customer service, compliance, and product requirements.

Key responsibilities:



* Manage manufacturing operations of contract suppliers to ensure product availability.


* Oversee costs, feasibility requests, and vendor quotes.


* Identify and evaluate new suppliers and their capabilities.


* Establish and implement policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures for procurement.


* Develop a comprehensive understanding of processes and technical details for products at contract manufacturing facilities.


* Manage technology transfer and startup activities at third-party facilities.


* Maintain strong relationships with vendors and contractors for reliable supply sources.


* Collaborate with partners to leverage opportunities and manage improvements and scale-ups.


* Process disputed purchases to protect the company while ensuring fairness to suppliers.


* Develop monthly metrics and data supporting worldwide sales and order documentation, ensuring compliance with policies.


* Stay informed of market trends affecting suppliers, costs, and strategic implications.


* Identify cost reduction opportunities and supervise related efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:


* A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required; MBA and APICS certificatio...