Value Chain Leader, Synthetics

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 jnj.com . As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Supply Chain Manufacturing Job Sub Function: Manufacturing Process Improvement Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium Job Description: 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 https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine We are searching for the best talent for a Value Chain Leader (VCL) - Synthetics to join our Team! This is an onsite/hybrid role. Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to align 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): Titusville, NJ & Horsham, PA United States - Requisition Number: R-092701 Belgium- Requisition Number: R-095336 Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-095338 Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission. The Value Chain Leader (VCL) leads global, cross-functional teams to implement supply chain strategies for new product introductions. This role ensures effective collaboration among business partners throughout the product lifecycle Role and Responsibilities of the Value Chain Leader (VCL) New Product Introduction (NPI) Strategy and Execution The VCL leads strategy and execution for new product launches, working with CMC and Global Commercial Teams. Responsibilities include meeting Innovative Medicines Supply Chain (IMSC) deliverables, managing projects, setting priorities, developing business cases, and overseeing implementation. The VCL also guides NPI and launch through CMC Stage Gates, manages financials (including long-term plans and budgets), assesses risks and trade-offs, and ensures product launch readiness. Sourcing and Supply Chain Strategy The VCL is responsible for sourcing products, identifying future sourcing locations as needed, and setting brand supply chain strategy. They create the Product Strategy Roadmap (PSR), prepare business cases for full Life Cycle Management (LCM) prioritization, secure stakeholders' alignment, funding, and oversee implementation of the approved LCM plan across relevant teams within and outside IMSC. Risk Management and Communication An essential aspect of the VCL’s role is the identification, mitigation, and communication of supply chain-related risks. The VCL manages risks throughout the product’s development, launch readiness, and optimization stages. They ensure that commercial strategies and customer needs are integrated into the development of the launch strategy, the product supply chain strategy, and the PSR. Business Partner Engagement and Representation The VCL represents IMSC in Integrated Brand Value Teams, Compound