Director, Digital and Data Source

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting a Director, Digital & Data – Source within IMSC Procurement Excellence.

Locations: Zug (CH), Titusville (US), Cork (IE), Beerse (BE), Leiden (NL).

Key Responsibilities

• Own and articulate the long‑term digital product vision and strategy for the Source domain within IMSC Procurement.
• Own the digital Source domain and work with the other domains to ensure PCM’s requirements are met; chair the Source Domain.
• Establish and govern the product operating model, ensuring alignment with J&J enterprise digital standards and clean core principles.
• Partner with JJT and Digital teams and functional Procurement leaders to ensure proactive prioritisation and timely delivery of technology projects based on business needs and requirements.
• Provide oversight with the Business Product Owners for the design and deployment of digital products in Competitive Sourcing, Strategic Partner Management, Service, and Resiliency.
• Lead prioritisation of product backlog and multi‑year roadmap based on business value, risk, regulatory compliance, and total cost impact.
• Drive harmonisation and standardisation of global sourcing processes supported by digital platforms (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, Ariba, procurement analytics tools).
• Partner with Procurement Leadership, Supply Chain, IT, Data Governance, and Finance to ensure cross‑functional integration.
• Oversee delivery of digital capabilities supporting supplier onboarding, risk management, sustainability, compliance, and contract lifecycle management.
• Ensure alignment to regulatory standards (GxP, SOX, audit readiness) within procurement digital systems.
• Establish value‑tracking frameworks to measure cost savings, working capital impact, supplier performance improvements, and compliance adherence.
• Build and lead high‑performing product teams, fostering agile ways of working and accountability for outcomes.
• Act as executive liaison for enterprise transformation initiatives impacting the Source domain.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Advanced degree (MBA, PhD, Supply Chain, Data, or Engineering) preferred.

Experience and Skills – Required

• At least 12 years of increasing leadership experience in Digital or Data Product Management and Supply Chain and/or Procurement.
• Extensive knowledge of Pharma Sourcing, supplier qualification, contracting, and compliance procedures.
• Good understanding of SCOR model, lean and Six Sigma principles and how to apply them in practice – a must.
• History of leading enterprise digital transformation projects (e.g., SAP S/4, Ariba, Coupa).
• Demonstrated expertise in product ownership and governance of roadmaps on an enterprise scale.
• Strong understanding of procurement master data, supplier data governance, and frameworks for data quality.
• Experience working within regulated healthcare settings.
• Possesses executive presence and can influence senior stakeholders worldwide.
• Capable of integrating strategic vision across multiple functions.
• High technical proficiency with complex technology‑based solutions.
• Sound business judgment in Supply Chain, Commercial, and Finance areas.
• Clear insight into external Supply Chain developments.
• Able to foster a culture of harmonisation, process improvement, and value creation.
• Effective collaborator focused on performance improvement.
• Establishes clear communication channels and shared goals and objectives.
• Excels in analytical, quantitative, communication, and presentation skills; strong interdependent partnering and team management abilities.
• Can manage multiple initiatives in a dynamic matrix environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines; adept at influencing without direct authority, building consensus, and collaborating across departments and levels.
• Required negotiation skills and ability to influence without formal authority.
• Capable of coaching and mentoring others.
• Serves as a role model for decision‑making guided by Credo principles.

Preferred

• Experience in global matrix organisations.
• Familiarity with data monetisation and advanced analytics within procurement.
• Experience managing large, distributed product teams.

Other

• May require up to 10% domestic or international travel.

Required Skills

• Business Data Analysis
• Business Savvy
• Category Management Strategy
• Cost Management
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Facilitation
• Inclusive Leadership
• Market Savvy
• Negotiation
• Organising
• RFx Management
• Risk Management
• Spend Analysis
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Collaboration
• Tactical Planning
• Technical Credibility
• Vendor Management
• Vendor Selection

Preferred Skills

• Business Data Analysis
• Business Savvy
• Category Management Strategy
• Cost Management
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Facilitation
• Inclusive Leadership
• Market Savvy
• Negotiation
• Organising
• RFx Management
• Risk Management
• Spend Analysis
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Collaboration
• Tactical Planning
• Technical Credibility
• Vendor Management
• Vendor Selection

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