Project Manager – Late Stage Value Chain Management

Senior Project Manager – Late Stage Value Chain Management

Location: Little Island, Cork

Duration: 12 months

Hours: 39 hours per week

Work style: Hybrid / Remote. Hybrid will be very flexible, remote may also be considered for the right candidate

Imagine your next project as a Project manager, working at the forefront of cutting edge work and technology with one of the leading Pharmaceutical companies in the world!

The Late-Stage (LS) Product Value Chain Management team oversees the strategy and lifecycle of 46 late-stage brands across multiple therapeutic areas. We lead end-to-end global, cross-functional teams, executing LS Brands initiatives in accordance with lifecycle strategy, ensuring continuity for key products and ensuring optimizations are achieved. We manage supply chain risks and implement Value Chain Risk Management (VCRM) recommendations.

This position will report under the Value Chain Management organization within J&JIM Supply Chain, reporting to the Head of Late-Stage Products.

roles and responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for product related supply interruptions and escalations as directed by Value Chain Leaders and Value Chain management.
• Develop business cases in coordination with Value Chain Leaders and implement product portfolio optimization.
• Leverage project management skills and resources to achieve project goals while maintaining quality, scope, budget, and schedule.
• Lead cross-functional teams proactively in dynamic environments to identify, recommend, and execute optimal enterprise solutions.
• Drive informed decisions and trade-offs for assigned projects, ensuring choices align with overall business impact, budget, resources, and implementation complexity.
• Guide project teams in developing detailed project plans and risk registers, and oversee project activities to meet objectives, including securing approvals through governance processes.
• Demonstrate team performance management by asking the right questions to understand business impact and risks.
• Influence others beyond own scope and level, leading communications with all levels of stakeholders to enable informed decision making.

how to succeed

• A minimum of 10 years related experience.
• Must have recent experience within Pharmaceuticals
• Must have experience at a global level and a consistent track record in working with sophisticated, global, products.
• A bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Business, Science, Engineering, or a related disciple. .
• Consistent record in leading multifunctional, ‘virtual’ and global teams to success
• Demonstrated leadership & influencing skills across organizational levels
• Experience leading a portfolio of projects with a demonstrated ability to multi-task, lead, and deliver results.
• Proven track record in project management/leadership is required.
• Experience with industry standard PM tools and templates.
• An understanding of Synthetic and Biotherapeutic manufacturing & distribution processes.
• Consistent record in leading multifunctional, ‘virtual’ and global teams to success.

Preferred

• Demonstrated ability to make sound business and customer centric decisions.
• Confirmed ability to work across organizational boundaries through influence, negotiation and partnering
• Project management qualification: e.g. PMP, FPX
• Insight in End-to-End supply chain characteristics and understanding of financial processes such as case development, P&L calculation, and COGS.

details

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for a 12 month duration and has a strong chance of extension. This role is hybrid but very flexible, remote is also possible but will likely require travel on to site at least 1-2 times a quarter.

you are welcome here

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Patients inform and inspire our science-based innovations, which continue to change and save lives. Applying rigorous science and compassion, we confidently address some of the most complex diseases of our time and unlock the potential medicines of tomorrow.

Our diverse portfolio spans multiple therapeutic areas — Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Retina.

We are continuously working to develop treatments, aspiring to find cures, pioneering the path from lab to life, and championing patients every step of the way.

Janssen Ireland: https://www.janssen.com/ireland/

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email. The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid. PAYE, LTD & Umbrella options are available.

questions

If you would like some additional information about the role please contact: simone.strong@randstadsourceright.co.uk

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.