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Director, VCM Portfolio Lead

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This job posting is anticipated to close on May 08 2026. We may however extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

Description

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:

Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function:

Project/Program Management

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and passionate about 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.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply 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):

United States - Requisition Number: R-070931

Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-072931

Ireland - Requisition Number: R-072932

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

We are searching for the best talent for a Director, Value Chain Management (VCM) Portfolio Lead! This hybrid position will be located in Titusville, New Jersey (USA). Alternate hybrid locations may be considered at other Innovative Medicine Supply Chain hubs such as Horsham, Pennsylvania (USA); Zug, Switzerland; or Cork, Ireland.

As a senior leadership role, the VCM Portfolio Director is responsible for crafting how VCM selects, prioritizes, funds, and delivers value across the Product Strategy Roadmap (PSR). This role leads the end‑to‑end (E2E) portfolio operating model, investment governance, and insights delivery, while driving the digital transformation of portfolio and budget management processes. The Director partners closely with R&D, JSC/Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, and PMO organizations to ensure portfolio decisions are data‑driven, strategically aligned, and driven with rigor. The role elevates Business Plan (BP) and Long-Range Financial Plan (LRFP) insights through clear, actionable visual storytelling, enabling stronger leadership decision making—particularly during the 2026 transition period.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead the VCM portfolio strategy and governance model, including intake, prioritization, value assessment, and lifecycle oversight

  • Own and lead Coarse Screen and Fine Screen processes, ensuring alignment, prioritization, and financial decisions that support Strategy and Portfolio objectives

  • Coordinate and lead Functional Governance and Performance Reviews, including readiness for IRC, business case completion, execution oversight, and communication of strategic impacts

  • Maintain transparency of strategic alignment by mapping critical functional projects and programs to enterprise goals

  • Facilitate sub‑portfolio governance activities in alignment with PPMO standards and enterprise governance forums

  • Lead LRFP, BP, and all financial cycles for the function, partnering with Finance on forecasting, portfolio health assessments, and financial stewardship

  • Enhance BP and LRFP insights through clear, actionable visuals and storytelling, shifting from financial reporting to value‑focused insights that highlight trends, drivers, and PSR implications

  • Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across portfolio, financial, and performance reporting

  • Continuously improve the portfolio operating model, governance efficiency, tools, and decision‑making frameworks

  • Deploy and champion IMSC standards and tools, and actively participate in the IMSC Community of Practice

  • Serve as a partner to Value Chain Leaders (VCLs), PMO, Finance, R&D, and JSC leadership, enabling aligned and transparent portfolio decisions

  • Lead, develop, and inspire a high‑performing team across portfolio operations, analytics, financial planning, and digital product ownership

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s/University or equivalent degree is required; Master’s or MBA degree preferred

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Required:

  • Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience

  • Experience in portfolio management, investment planning, financial governance, or strategy within a global, matrixed environment

  • Supply chain experience, preferably within pharmaceutical, life sciences, or regulated industry

  • Demonstrated success leading complex, cross‑functional portfolios and governance forums

  • Strong expertise in data visualization, storytelling, and executive communication (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, advanced Excel)

  • Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead teams without direct authority, and drive continuous improvement across processes and tools

Preferred:

  • Experience with digital product or platform ownership (e.g., Quickbase, ERP/PPM integrations)

  • Experience delivering training in international, virtual environments

OTHER:

  • Requires proficiency in English (excellent written and verbal communication skills) to communicate effectively and professionally

  • Up to 20% domestic and international travel may be required

  • 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

#LI-Hybrid

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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Agile Decision Making, Analytics Insights, Budget Management, Business Savvy, Developing Others, Give Feedback, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Organizational Project Management, Performance Measurement, Program Management, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Tools, Project Reporting, Regulatory Compliance, Statement of Work (SOW)

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$150,000.00 - $258,750.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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