Transcend: Director, GTO IM E2E Logistics

Position Overview

We are searching for the best talent for a Transcend: Director, Global Template Owner (GTO) Innovative Medicines (IM) End to End (E2E) Logistics. The hybrid position will be located in Titusville, New Jersey (USA). Alternate hybrid locations may be considered in Beerse, Belgium; Cork, Ireland; Latina, Italy; Madrid, Spain; Porto Salvo, Portugal; or Toronto, Ontario (CAN). Remote work options may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis and if approved by the Company.

Transcend is a global business transformation program that will modernize our foundational transactional processes and harmonize them into one clean ERP as a standardized platform for growth and efficiency gains. The program will simplify the Pharmaceutical ERP landscape from seven to one, standardizing processes to provide a cost‑effective, fit‑for‑purpose digital backbone that will enable us to support the Pharmaceutical business with agility.

As a key leader in the IM Transcend Team and the Value Chain Management (VCM) organization, the Director will lead a team of functional experts in driving the process capability for E2E logistics enabling processes for Make logistics, intercompany flows, delivery logistics and transportation management. They will enable integration across the IM and J&J functions to develop solutions that support E2E organizations and requirements while maintaining the integrity and reliability of the ERP template.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure key logistics and transportation processes and capabilities are integrated into the global template, designed, documented, and deployed in an E2E and effective manner within program timelines and scope.
• Lead a functional experts team in mapping end‑to‑end logistics processes/needs in order to solicit the right solutions while ensuring that the solutions which are designed work in a well‑integrated way with the other functions.
• Lead and support key phases of program execution to drive design closure, build prioritization, integration across functions, business simulation readiness, and business and cutover readiness.
• In collaboration with senior leaders, ensure design aligns strategies and roadmaps.
• Partner with global template team of Supply Chain experts in design, development, maintenance and improvement of global business processes and integration points.
• Own establishment and implementation of logistics process design methodology, including relevant templates, tools, methodology, controls, and cadence.
• Manage cross‑program process design interdependencies by working with respective stakeholders to implement controls, cadence, and risk mitigations.
• Ensure quality delivery of team results on time and within budget.
• Partner with program leads to establish integrated project plans, schedules, and deliverables.
• Partner with Data Standards team to ensure data standards meet business capability needs.
• Ensure planning and execution of business simulation and validation/readiness.
• Support Business Adoption team to ensure change management, business readiness, site readiness, and training are delivered to meet business needs.
• Develop and deliver program presentations for senior‑level IM stakeholders to advise on historical and future program status.

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum of high school or equivalent diploma/degree is required; bachelor’s / university or equivalent degree strongly preferred.
• Certifications are helpful in one or more of the following: PMP, FPX, or equivalent project management; APICS; and/or Lean/Six Sigma /Process Excellence.

Experience and Skills – Required

• Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Logistics experience (e.g., process and systems, delivery and/or production logistics, transportation management or other related areas).
• Business functional experience (i.e., Operations, Supply Chain, and/or R&D) working in a complex, multi‑ERP / system environment.
• Experience designing, developing, implementing, and leading operational technological processes within a global organization.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship‑building, and negotiating/influencing skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate at various levels including program teams/execution and senior leadership/strategic levels.
• People management and development experience (direct or indirect reports and internal/external partners).
• Pharmaceuticals or Life Sciences industry experience.

Experience and Skills – Preferred

• Experience with business process design, engineering, or optimization.
• Proven experience with large‑scale SAP ERP replacement project(s).
• Experience effectively leading and governing multi‑functional decision‑making bodies.
• Experience in deploying standardized work processes, tools, and templates.

Other Requirements

• Requires proficiency in English (written and verbal) to communicate effectively and professionally; proficiency in German, Dutch, or Italian is helpful.
• May require up to 50% domestic and international travel depending on work location and business needs.
• Requires the ability, through our flexible work policy, to work on‑site a minimum of three days each week, with the option for two remote workdays each week.

Compensation

• Primary posting location (Titusville, NJ, USA): €119,200.00 – €204,355.00.
• Other locations:
  • Ireland: €104,000.00 – €179,515.00.
  • Italy: €95,900.00 – €165,370.00.
  • Portugal: €82,300.00 – €142,025.00.

Benefits

In addition to base pay, we offer an annual bonus with a set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade/location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and company’s performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. We also offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well‑being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health, service anniversary and recognition awards, and, subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees—and, in some locations, eligible dependents—can participate in several insurance plans.

• This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.