Sr Dir Digital, Clinical Supply Chain

Johnson & Johnson seeks a Senior Director to lead digital strategy and transformation for its global Clinical Supply Chain, overseeing a large team and driving innovation in pharmaceutical logistics.

This position acts as the primary business leader for the Research & Development scope of the Transcend transformation program. The incumbent is responsible for defining and executing the digital roadmap that modernizes systems and processes, ultimately supporting the mission to deliver innovative medicines to patients with speed, reliability, and care.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the multi-year digital strategy and roadmap for Clinical Supply Chain.
• Lead major transformation initiatives to modernize systems, data, and operational workflows across Clinical Supply Chain and R&D.
• Drive simplification and standardization of end-to-end processes, including planning, manufacturing, packaging, labeling, and logistics.
• Manage and develop a global organization of over 70 employees and contractors focused on digital solutions and business transformation.
• Foster a high-performing, inclusive culture centered on innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Build talent pipelines and leadership capabilities to support the future needs of digital clinical supply.
• Partner with senior leaders across Clinical Supply Chain, Global Development, Quality, Manufacturing, and Technology.
• Represent Clinical Supply Chain and R&D in enterprise governance, transformation forums, and industry groups.
• Establish strategic partnerships with technology providers and industry consortiums to accelerate innovation.
• Oversee the portfolio of digital products and platforms supporting transformation efforts.
• Lead capabilities in areas such as Randomization and Trial Supply Management (RTSM), Intelligent Clinical Supply Management (iCSM), SAP-enabled processes, advanced planning, logistics visibility, and artificial intelligence.
• Ensure strong governance, compliance, risk management, and operational excellence across the systems landscape.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Significant leadership experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, supply chain, manufacturing, technology, or business transformation.
• Proven success leading large global teams in complex, matrixed organizations.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale business transformation programs involving organizational change, process redesign, technology implementation, and value realization.
• Strong understanding of supply chain operations, enterprise systems, digital technologies, and regulated business environments.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal) to communicate effectively and professionally.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in clinical development, clinical trial supply, advanced therapies, manufacturing, logistics, or pharmaceutical supply chain operations.
• Experience with SAP-based transformation, RTSM, planning systems, clinical supply systems, intelligent automation, artificial intelligence, and digital product management.
• Track record of building strategic partnerships and driving industry-facing innovation.

What the company offers

• Flexible work policy allowing on-site work a minimum of three days each week, with the option of two remote workdays each week.

About the company

Johnson & Johnson is committed to its employees worldwide, providing an inclusive work environment that respects diversity and dignity. The company’s expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel science-based advancements.

• 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.
• We respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.
• Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements.