Senior Manager, Strategic Capabilities

• Job title Senior Manager, Strategic Capabilities
• Function Legal & Compliance
• Sub function Enterprise Compliance
• Category Senior Manager, Enterprise Compliance (P8)
• Location Beerse / Zug / Belgium / Switzerland
• Date posted Jul 23 2026
• Requisition number R-090252
• Work pattern Fully Remote

Description

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Johnson & Johnson is currently recruiting for a Senior Manager, Strategic Capabilities- Global Process Lead, FTA & COO! This position can be performed at J&J locations within US or EMEA regions with a preference for New Brunswick, NJ. Remote work may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the business.

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):
North America- Requisition # R-088916
EMEA– Requisition#

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager, Global Trade Controls Strategic Capabilities serves as the Global Process Lead (GPL) for Free Trade Agreements (FTA) and Non-preferential Country of Origin (COO). This role is responsible for establishing global standards, governance, controls, and strategic direction to ensure compliant and efficient execution of FTA and COO processes across Johnson & Johnson.

The position partners across Global Trade Controls, Global Transportation & Trade Operations, Digital Enablement, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and business sector teams to drive compliance, operational excellence, process transformation, and capability development.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the global process owner and subject matter expert for FTA and COO programs.
• Develop and maintain global standards, controls, governance frameworks, and process strategies in relation to FTA and COO
• As the FTA and COO GPL, monitor regulatory developments and assess impacts to global trade processes and compliance requirements in the area
• Provide strategic guidance and escalation support for complex FTA and COO matters.
• Lead risk management, audit readiness, compliance assessments, and continuous process improvement initiative for FTAs and COO
• Partner with Digital Enablement teams to define technology requirements and advance trade compliance capabilities for the 2 target areas.
• Drive alignment across regions, sectors, and functional organizations to support consistent execution of FTA and COO global processes.
• Develop COO and FTA training, communications, and capability-building initiatives to strengthen organizational knowledge and compliance.
• Lead cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives that support Global Trade Controls priorities and transformation objectives.

Qualifications

Education:

A minimum of a Bachelors or equivalent university degree is required. Advanced or Masters degree preferred.

Required

• 8-10 years + of significant experience in Global Trade, Customs, Trade Compliance, Supply Chain Compliance, or related areas.
• Demonstrated expertise in Free Trade Agreements, Country of Origin, and customs compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience leading global, cross-functional programs and influencing stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Strong analytical, communication, project management, and leadership skills.

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• Advanced degree (MBA, JD, Master’s in International Trade/Supply Chain).
• Professional certifications (e.g., LCB, CCS, CITP, CUSECO, CES) a plus.
• Experience within a regulated industry, particularly healthcare.

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This position is preferably located in New Jersey (New Brunswick office), but is also open to remote locations. The position may require up to 25% domestic and international travel.

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.

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In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we 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. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

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