Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson is a global healthcare company working across innovative medicine and medical technology. Its teams develop solutions in oncology, immunology, neuroscience, specialty ophthalmology, interventional care, and orthopaedics, combining science and technology to address complex health needs. The company also emphasizes health equity, environmental sustainability, diversity, and inclusion as it serves providers, patients, and communities worldwide.

Senior Manager, Cost Engineering and Design to Value – Johnson & Johnson (Hybrid, Zug)

Lead Johnson & Johnson’s Innovative Medicine Cost Engineering and Design to Value center of excellence in Zug. Drive should-cost modeling, strategic sourcing, digital cost tools, and team development across healthcare supply chains.

Description

  • Lead the Innovative Medicine Cost Engineering and Design to Value center of excellence, setting aligned priorities and strategic initiatives.
  • Partner with Supply Chain Category Leads to advance cost engineering, design to value, and strategic cost management across existing operations and new product development.
  • Direct operational priorities that support Innovative Medicine Supply Chain and R&D value delivery goals.
  • Develop and govern cost structures across all Innovative Medicine Supply Chain categories.
  • Lead key cost engineering initiatives and deliverables supporting business transformation strategies.
  • Work cross-functionally on strategic plans addressing opportunities identified through cost modeling and supplier cost transparency analytics.
  • Create competitive market engagement strategies in partnership with Category teams.
  • Build should-cost benchmarks and design-for-value analyses for commodities and products.
  • Evaluate product specifications to produce accurate global cost benchmarks using cost data and technical resources.
  • Oversee cost engineering technologies, including Siemens PCM and the central supplier cost transparency database.
  • Lead cost engineering training and establish priorities with Global Category Leads.
  • Recruit, onboard, mentor, and manage cost engineering professionals.

Requirements

  • A Master of Engineering or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Biological Sciences is required.
  • At least 15 years of manufacturing experience, including detailed knowledge of multiple manufacturing technologies.
  • At least five years of practical should-cost modeling experience in a manufacturing company.
  • Broad knowledge of biotechnology, pharmaceutical, chemical, and/or packaging manufacturing processes.
  • Strong negotiation skills and the ability to develop fact-based rationales.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skills to influence and align value-chain stakeholders and partners.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a complex, highly matrixed virtual organization with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
  • CPSM certification preferred.
  • Understanding of activity-based cost accounting principles preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits, including performance-based incentives.
  • Professional growth opportunities within a collaborative work environment.
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion in hiring and workplace practices.

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