New Product Introduction (NPI) Manager, MedTech Deliver Excellence

at  Johnson Johnson

Job Title: New Product Introduction (NPI) Manager, MedTech Deliver Excellence EMEA.
Reports to: Deliver Excellence Director
Department: Deliver EMEA
Scope: Regional

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• University bachelor’s degree or Equivalent
• Minimum 6+ years of business experience required.
• Experience working in a global function, navigating through articulated environment, Distribution / logistics and healthcare experience is preferred.
• Experience in Six Sigma and/or Lean methodologies with certification is preferred.
• Project Management training/certification preferred.
• Ability to lead & get things done through influence versus line responsibility.
• Ability to collaborate and build positive relationships internally and externally.
• Demonstrates organized, analytical approach to problem-solving using proven methodologies.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership for results and to challenge the norm.
• Proven experience in successful change management required.
• Proficiency in English (both verbal and written); other languages an asset.
  Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job; it is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. This document is not a contract for employment.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic New Product Introduction (NPI), Manager to lead the distribution and transportation function for new product launches within our region. The successful candidate will ensure a standardized approach to the introduction of new products, optimizing supply chain processes and ensuring seamless integration across regional operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES/PRINCIPAL DUTIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

• Represent EMEA Deliver NPI needs at Global/Regional E2E NPI project meetings.
• Sustainably develop, implement & improve distribution and transportation business processes for NPI’s.
• Drive regional standardisation and integration of NPIs to business processes for EMEA Deliver.
• Own ongoing governance of BPO (business process ownership) for EMEA distribution and transportation business processes linked to NPI’s.
• Continuously improve business processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness and ensure any additional requirements linked to NPIs are captured.
• Champions change management across the DELIVER functions to ensure effective implementation and integration of process improvement initiatives.
• Drive the deployment of the continuous improvement culture in EMEA Deliver in partnership with functional leadership.
• Lead and develop trainings for EMEA Deliver Partners on NPI processes and best practices.
• The role will establish and maintain key partnerships across Deliver organization to ensure an integrated approach to process improvement, Lean & Faster Forward approaches.
• Connect, use, and learn from global standard methodologies (i.e. GDEx, Deliver Operations, Plan) and adapt to regional capability needs.