Senior Director MSAT Strategic Operations & Packaging
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All Job Posting Locations
Belgium (Requisition R‑048335), Ireland (Requisition R‑048335), Switzerland (Requisition R‑048811), Puerto Rico & United States (Requisition R‑048814). Candidates must be currently based near one of the locations listed above to be considered.
Purpose
The Senior Director MSAT Strategic Operations & Packaging (SO&P) will sit on the Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) Leadership Team. MSAT’s mission is to provide technical leadership for the introduction and lifecycle management of our product portfolio, while creating value through innovative responses to customer and business requirements. This position leads the Strategic Operations & Packaging group within MSAT and is accountable for supporting MSAT Teams and the greater MTO by enabling the successful leadership and management of both the business and technical processes as well as Packaging Engineering for all internal and external sites.
Responsibilities
The Senior Director MSAT SO&P is accountable for ideating, shaping, driving, and optimizing business and technical processes, with associated tools that are essential to the business strategy execution within the ever‑changing business landscape. The core of the MSAT SO&P group is focused on ensuring robust process governance, providing a framework for accountability, adherence, and continuous improvement. Key areas include:
* Business Management – Identify and centralize work & services across MSAT, then optimize, standardize and automate or outsource to free up vital time for MSAT’s scientists and engineers. Drive strategic workforce planning; training and curricula to upskill the MSAT organization; develop and improve business systems used across MSAT.
* Strategy & Performance – Drive MSAT’s strategy, development, and execution, enabling performance management and delivering insights to the different MSAT teams to drive improvements. Manage project portfolio, tracking, budget and resources for all of MSAT.
* Technical Know‑How – Drive continuous improvement and harmonized execution across MSAT’s core technical processes (TT, LCPV, Cleaning). Deliver governance for MSAT’s communities of practice and foster knowledge management.
* Packaging Engineering – Provide secondary and tertiary packaging material design, equipment, and transportation support for new product launches, technical transfers, and lifecycle‑management activities for all internal and external packaging sites.
The leader will communicate performance, progress, challenges, and achievements to stakeholders at all levels, including senior management. Risks will be identified, and proactive mitigation strategies developed. The role integrates Johnson & Johnson’s Credo into team objectives and decision‑making processes.
Qualifications / Requirements
* Minimum of a Bachelor's/University or equivalent degree; MSC/MBA preferred.
* 12‑15 years of related experience, including 5‑10 years in a technical / manufacturing or support environment.
* Senior‑level management experience overseeing teams across geographic regions.
* Strong business acumen, results‑oriented, finance/budget understanding, and broader experience beyond technical / scientific.
* Comprehensive knowledge of end‑to‑end supply chain.
* Proven ability to develop and communicate a clear vision and strategy for a large, diverse team.
* Experience building and maintaining a diverse leadership team and nurturing an inclusive culture.
* Ability to influence peers and people at higher levels within the organization.
* Experience building strategic alliances with partners.
* Strong change‑leadership ability (demonstrated change agent).
Other
* Proficiency in English (written and verbal) required.
* Ability to work internationally across various time zones.
* May require up to 20% domestic and/or international travel.
* Minimum onsite work of three days each week, with up to two remote workdays.
Applications are open until 10 January 2026 and will be reviewed after the closing date.
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