Manager, Packaging Development

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 https://www.jnj.comJob FunctionSupply Chain EngineeringJob Sub FunctionPackaging Design EngineeringJob CategoryPeople LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:Zuchwil, SwitzerlandJob DescriptionJohnson & Johnson Orthopaedics is recruiting for a Manager, Packaging Development located in either Raynham, MA or Zuchwil, Switzerland.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):Raynham, MA - Requisition Number: R-041630Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtechThe Manager, Packaging Development is responsible to lead a team of package development professionals who develop, qualify and commercialize packaging solutions for the Surgical Sports and Spine businesses with DePuy Synthes. In addition, this leader and their team are responsible for maintaining robust packaging solutions through a product’s entire lifecycle, with a focus on quality, compliance, service, and cost efficiency.Key ResponsibilitiesUnder limited supervision and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:Drives accountability for all activities associated with the end-to-end delivery of new and updated package designs including request intake, concept development, testing, validations, approvals and commercialization.Identifies and mitigates Package Development risks. Drive quality output from each process from supplier and design inputs, through execution, and output.Ensures responses to quality system findings (CAPA, nonconformance, audits) are consistent, robust, appropriate, and timely.Partners with Regulatory Affairs, Compliance, and Packaging/Labeling PMOs to ensure all global regulations are anticipated, understood, and adhered to on a timely basis for Package Development.Develops talent and ensure the team’s quality and compliance skills are continuously advancing.Delivers projects using appropriate Process Excellence and project management tools and provides leadership to their team to grow their expertise in these areas.Maintains project prioritization and communications with all levels of the organization.Serves as a member of the DePuy Synthes Technical Operations Leadership TeamDevelops new and efficient business processes to improve quality, service and cost.Tracks and reports department performance metrics.Understands and follows development processes accurately and as applicable while maintaining high qualityMitigates project risks through comprehensive mitigation assessment and planning techniques.Actively coordinates the work of multiple team members.Leads multiple parallel projects of different complexity and at various stages. Escalates issues or opportunities to the next management level, as appropriate.Interacts with senior leadership and major internal and external partners to establish strategic plans and objectives for programs or projectsOperates within budgetary constraints, and may provide input on budget allocation and prioritizationEnsures that team members follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices.Ensures personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and proceduresPerforms other duties assigned as neededQualificationsEducation:Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management, or equivalent is requiredAdvanced degree in engineering, business management is preferred.8+ years of relevant work experience is requiredRequiredExperience and Skills:Organization and Talent Development is required.Medical Device knowledge is required.Experience partnering across geographies and organizations is required.Experience within New Product Development, Manufacturing Processes and Quality is required.Excellent communication, coping and interpersonal skills to motivate and persuade team members, is required.Understanding of sterile barrier packaging system design verification is required.PreferredOperations and Supply Chain experience is preferred.Supplier Management experience preferred.Demonstrated understanding of an end to end Supply Chain is preferred.Understanding Regulations and Standards for packaging is preferred.Process Excellence Green Belt / Black Belt preferredProject Management Professional Certification (PMP), Flawless Project Execution Training (FPX), or equivalent is preferredOtherUp to 20% travel may be required.Required SkillsPreferred Skills:Benchmarking, Competitive Landscape Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Creating Purpose, Developing Others, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Lean Supply Chain Management, Package and Labeling Regulations, Package Management, Product Packaging Design, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Application, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Sustainability, Sustainable Packaging, Team Management, Transparency Reporting