Value Chain Leader, Synthetics

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Job Function: Supply Chain Manufacturing Job Sub Function: Manufacturing Process Improvement Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Zug, Switzerland Job Description: 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 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 Development Teams (CDT) and Disease Area Strongholds as needed. They build partnerships and manage communications across a diverse group of functions that includes Discovery Pharmaceutical Development and Supply (DPDS), IMSC, Quality, and commercial and strategy development teams, including IMSC Planning and customer management groups. Team Leadership and Development The VCL mentors and provides feedback to Value Chain Team (VCT) members and their functional management regarding performance within the VCT. They offer guidance in resolving both technical and business conflicts and champion an environment that challenges the status quo. The VCL leads the team in adopting innovative approaches, embedding digital tools, and centering activities around customer needs. Strategic Supply Chain Ownership The VCL manages key supply chain inputs, such as target product profile, product development, brand investment, supply chain setup, and global launch strategy. Their responsibilities include evaluating and improving supply chain reliability, resilience, and cycle time reduction, and using digital tools like digital twins for end to end optimization. Product Performance and Issue Management The VCL leads all aspects of product performance by managing COGs, monitoring quality metrics and inventory, ensuring compliance, and planning demand and capacity. They lead business plan reviews and address issues through Issue Management Teams when needed. Qualifications Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering field is essential, with preference given to candidates possessing an advanced technical degree (MSc, PhD) related to science and engineering or an MBA . Candidates should possess knowledge of developing and manufacturing complex synthetic products, including areas such as synthetic chemistry, continuous manufacturing, spray drying, and Process Analytical Technology (PAT). 10+ years of experience in both supply chain operations and R&D. Applicants need to have a thorough grasp of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API)/Drug Product (DP) Operations, Manufacturing, Technical Transfers, New Product Development and Launch, as well as Quality and Regulatory matters within the pharmaceutical or a comparable industry. A background in managing portfolios featuring complex products or projects is necessary, alongside a proven history of delivering outcomes and leading multifunctional, global virtual teams effectively. Outstanding English communication skills, both written and verbal, at all levels are indispensable and clear communication to Sr leaders Preferred: Business and Financial competence - proficiency in understanding business needs and supply chain product metrics, along with a demonstrated capacity to enhance those metrics, is required. Applicants should be skilled in preparing cost-benefit analyses and communicating compelling business cases to business partners, supporting informed, customer-focused decisions. The role calls for the ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries through influence, negotiation, and partnership 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 & 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 contact us via or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. If you are under 18 years of age, you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check. Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Agile Manufacturing, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC), Compliance Management, Consulting, Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO 9001, Performance Measurement, Plant Operations, Process Control, Process Improvements, Quality Standards, Quality Systems Documentation, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Strategic Change, Systems Thinking, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility