Associate Director, Strategic Partnerships - Janssen Pharmaceuticals - Beerse
Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies
Région
Beerse
At the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, we are working to create a world without disease. Transforming lives by finding new and better ways to prevent, intercept, treat and cure disease inspires us. We bring together the best minds and pursue the most promising science. We are Janssen. We collaborate with the world for the health of everyone in it. Learn more at www.janssen.com and follow us @JanssenGlobal. Janssen Research & Development, LLC is part of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies.
Role Summary:
You will support the Cross-Functional Service Providers (CFSP) Technical Services Director in developing and driving the vision and strategy within the Cross-Functional Service Provider space. You will be responsible for managing the relationships between Janssen’s internal Global Development stakeholders and the providers in scope, to champion the partnership and act as a spokesperson for Janssen. You will draw on your extensive knowledge of collaborating with service providers and will be a key collaborator promoting organizational alignment, strategic direction, partnership behaviors and the appropriate levels of governance to ensure the overall success of the partnership and outsourcing strategies. The Associate Director, Cross-Functional Service Providers (CFSP) is a member of the Strategic Partnerships function in the Project Management Office and is a Janssen representative for assigned Partners.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic
- Develop and execute a strategic framework and vision that supports the business needs and maximizes Janssen’s return on investment
- Develop positive relationships with assigned suppliers to foster mutual process efficiencies and review capabilities for further partnership growth and innovation
- Support Procurement-led category refresh activities to evaluate the organization’s current and future needs, validate the sourcing strategy and identify preferred suppliers
- Work with the relevant stakeholders to develop and implement innovative approaches and sourcing strategies for new / emerging service categories to meet unmet business needs
Governance
- Determine the appropriate governance model with assigned partners that maximizes the value to both organizations
- Coordinate and lead regular Operational and Executive Committee Meetings in line with the agreed governance framework
- Track the progress of partnership level goals, providing regular updates and adjusting where necessary ensuring the partnership evolves with Janssen needs.
- Provide organizational support to ensure that the processes, behaviors and expectations needed for successful partnership are appropriately implemented at all levels.
Operational
- Drive the day-to-day oversight of the partnership to ensure adherence to the goals, vision and related activities
- Work closely with Partnership Enablement colleagues to implement and drive standardized procedures, training and performance measures, harmonizing them across providers
- Support the development of performance management standards, key performance indicators and quality metrics relevant to the service category that assist in measuring the “health” of the partnership
- Facilitate open communications and function-to-function discussions where appropriate to proactively manage potential concerns or risks
- Support supplier related issue management and resolution matters
- Support other assigned Global Development-led projects and initiatives
- Drive and participate in strategic partnership process improvement initiatives and continued education / training of our relevant stakeholders
Qualifications
Required:
- A Bachelor’s or University degree equivalent
- A minimum of 7 years of relevant industry experience (i.e. within CRO, Pharmaceutical, or Biotech)
- A minimum of 5 years of experience working with / leading external suppliers
- A solid understanding of clinical research, specifically in clinical operations
- Demonstrated experience in building business relationships with effective communication, coordination, and targeted results, outcomes, and follow-ups
- Strong interpersonal skills that will engage partners from all levels and influence decision-making
- Conflict management experience with ability to implement efficient and sustained issue resolution
- Fluent (both oral and written) in English
- Up to 10% international travel
Preferred:
- An advanced degree (e.g., Masters, MBA, MD, PhD)
- A consistent track record of working effectively cross-organizationally in a global environment
- Direct experience working at both the supplier and pharmaceutical / biotech side
- Strong project management, presentation and interpersonal skills
Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Primary Location
United States-New Jersey-Titusville-
Other Locations
United States-New Jersey-Cherry Hill, United States-Pennsylvania-Chesterbrook, Switzerland-Allschwil, United States-New Jersey-Raritan, United States-New Jersey-Titusville, United States-Pennsylvania-Spring House, Belgium-Antwerp-Beerse, United Kingdom-England-High Wycombe, Netherlands-South Holland-Leiden
Organization
Janssen Research & Development, LLC (6084)
Job Function
R&D
Requisition ID
8071200716