Senior Supply Chain Launch Specialist

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Project Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America

Job Description:

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.

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We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Supply Chain Launch Specialist role to be in Raynham or Warsaw, US.

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):

(Cork, Ireland) - Requisition Number: (R-019580)

(Leeds, UK) - Requisition Number: (R-033309)

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

As part of the Supply Chain Product Management team, this individual will be the supply chain lead on New Product Development projects and support multi-functional teams through launch execution. They will design and develop optimized supply chain strategies for complex global programs and lead teams through standardized launch management processes, ensuring strong accountability. They will demonstrate strong program management capabilities and launch management expertise to drive E2E value, collaborating heavily with Commercial, R&D, and Supply Chain partners.

As a Supply Network Planner, you will:

• Provides leadership to orchestrate the end-to-end supply chain for the delivery of large global New Product Introduction programs

• Support and Lead multi-functional teams through standardized launch management tools and processes to deliver launch execution and achieve overall business objectives for the program

• Drives the supply chain readiness process ensuring strong functional accountability

• Identifies gaps in existing business processes and drives improvement initiatives to address

• Designs the end-to-end value chain for new products, ensuring alignment with key business partners and strategies

• Communicates to partners across multiple levels of the organization

Qualifications/Requirements:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or higher is required

• A minimum of two (2) years of work experience in supply chain, operations, engineering, or quality function is required

• Strong communication and influencing skills are required

• Medical Device/Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences experience is preferred

• Experience leading projects is preferred

• A degree in engineering, science, or business preferred

• Experience leading cross-functional teams is preferred

• Experience interacting with suppliers is preferred

• Experience working within a regulated environment

• This position may require up to 10% Domestic and International travel

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. 

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center ([email protected]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

At Johnson & Johnson, we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear, fair, and respectful of your time.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Application review: We’ll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.

• Getting to know you: If there’s a good match, you’ll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have.

• Staying informed: We know waiting can be hard and processes can evolve; our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.

• Final steps: For successful candidates, you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these.

Finally, at the end of the process, we’ll invite you to share feedback in a short survey — your input helps us continue improving the experience for future candidates. Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & Johnson. We’re excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process! #RPOEMEA

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