Overview
Transcend is a global business transformation program that will modernize foundational transactional processes and harmonize them into one ERP platform for growth and efficiency gains. This role supports the end-to-end integration of the IM Trade Controls design within the overall E2E business process design and integration, and aims to standardize core business capabilities and functional integration across IM and J&J.
This hybrid position will be located in Titusville, New Jersey. Alternate hybrid locations may be considered at other Innovative Medicine Supply Chain hubs. The role involves shaping the future direction for IM Trade Controls within a multi-year transformation initiative that will enable an integrated data strategy through a single SAP S/4 HANA instance.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with global stakeholders across Trade, Supply Chain, Compliance, and IT to gather detailed business requirements.
* Lead workshops, interviews, and validation sessions to understand current trade processes and identify gaps.
* Analyze and prioritize business needs, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and global trade policies.
* Translate business requirements into scalable system templates to support multiple regions.
* Define system architecture and configuration specifications ensuring compliance with international trade regulations.
* Develop standardized templates and workflows to streamline trade operations, documentation, and reporting.
* Coordinate with Compliance and Legal teams to incorporate regulatory requirements and updates into the system template.
* Create and maintain documentation on system configurations and workflows; facilitate feedback and consistency across regional teams.
* Lead end-to-end deployment, including configuration, testing, UAT, and go-live activities.
* Support training and compliance documentation; set processes for ongoing updates.
* Manage change activities, including stakeholder training, governance for system updates, and transition support.
* Develop implementation roadmaps, timelines, and escalation plans to ensure timely execution.
* Develop test scripts and conduct system testing; facilitate UAT and address issues prior to rollout.
* Monitor system performance and regulatory changes to identify improvement opportunities; drive continuous improvement.
* Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure delivery.
* Contribute trade controls expertise, aligning Automated, Self Service, and Assisted platforms within the Transcend strategy.
* Regularly communicate project updates to Delivery Leadership and Trade Control teams.
Education & Qualifications
* Minimum of High School or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
* Certifications in PMP, FPX, APICS, Lean/Six Sigma or equivalent are helpful.
Experience & Skills
* Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience.
* Trade controls experience (processes, sanctions, embargoes, lists, etc.).
* Experience with business process design, engineering, or optimization.
* Demonstrated project management experience; strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
* Analytical mindset with governance discipline and business acumen.
* People management experience and ability to collaborate in a matrixed environment.
Preferred
* Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, or other regulated industry experience.
* Experience with large-scale SAP ERP replacement projects.
* Experience leading multi-functional decision-making bodies and deploying standardized processes, tools, and templates.
Other
* Proficiency in English (written and verbal).
* May require up to 50% domestic and international travel.
* On-site requirement: minimum three days per week with up to two remote days per week per flexible work policy.
Note: This role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. Applications from focused country postings will be considered as part of a single submission.
We are seeking the best talent for a Transcend: Senior Manager, Global Template Manager (GTM) Innovative Medicines (IM) Trade Controls (1 of 2). This hybrid position will be located in Titusville, New Jersey, with alternate hybrid locations considered at other IM Supply Chain hubs.
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