Senior Specialist, Supplier Quality

Job Function: Quality; Job Sub Function: Supplier Quality; Job Category: Professional; Job Posting Locations: Gurabo, Puerto Rico, United States of America; Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States of America; Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America; Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America; Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America. Job Description We are searching for the best talent for Senior Specialist, Supplier Quality to join our Innovative Medicine Quality Organization located in Raritan, NJ; Horsham, PA; Spring House, PA; Wilson, NC; or Gurabo, Puerto Rico. Within the JJIM Supplier Quality group, this role is part of a global team focused on supplier lifecycle management of more than 3,500 suppliers on behalf of 20 J&J Innovative Medicines sites worldwide, including responsible for supplier selection, audit qualification, risk management monitoring and issue management with suppliers across the Biotherapeutics, Synthetics and Advanced Therapies platforms. Key Responsibilities Owns supplier lifecycle management for a portfolio of suppliers including supplier selection, qualification, risk management, performance monitoring, issue management and compliance auditing. Owns SQ QMS activities supporting lifecycle such as nonconformances, investigations, change control and audits. Collaborates with JJIM Site QA teams on supplier performance and supplier material or services changes. Delivers direct support to JJIM local Site during Customer, JJRC and HA inspections as needed. Leads and maintains supplier relationships through business initiatives and compliance needs. Supports Supplier Quality project scoping and leads project management to achieve goals, objectives and cascade. Shapes supplier management practices for platforms with evolving or emerging complexities, or with hybrid supply chains, models such as with advanced therapies, critical technology and software solutions providers. Acts as Supplier Quality Indirect Materials point of contact with site SPOCs related to indirect supplier management. Project manages quality initiatives that have impact across JJIM site network in collaboration with site quality teams. Delivers change management and communication updates within supplier quality on core activities and projects. Builds effective networks and acts as SQ point of contact for Indirect Supplier / Services management with core partners. Qualifications A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required (BSc in Science, Engineering and Technical subjects preferred). Experience in end‑to‑end supply chain management or site‑based QA, QC, QMS. Knowledge of EQ/SQ QMS required to manage nonconformances, supplier investigations, change control and audits. Minimum of 5 years in product/supplier lifecycle management across operating supply chain platforms including Biotherapeutics, Synthetics and Advanced Therapies. Practical experience with GMP and ICH regulation and direct experience of regulatory authorities’ inspections. Strong understanding of Biotherapeutics, Synthetics and Advanced Therapies marketed products, including raw material management, DP/DS manufacturing processes, related compliance and quality system management. Effective verbal/written communication skills across internal/external stakeholders and leadership teams. Excellent analytical skill to identify gaps and root causes of issues and develop and communicate solution proposals. Experience working remotely and independently, self‑motivated and comfortable operating within tight deadlines. Ability to lead and influence in a high matrix environment. Business‑ex mindset (project management, change management, communications). Benefits and Pay Anticipated base pay range: $94,000.00 – $151,800.00. Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year. Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year (48 hours if residing in Colorado; 56 hours if residing in Washington). Holiday pay including floating holidays: 13 days per calendar year. Work, Personal and Family Time: up to 40 hours per calendar year. Parental Leave: 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child. Bereavement Leave: 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year. Caregiver Leave: 80 hours in a 52‑week rolling period. Volunteer Leave: 32 hours per calendar year. Military Spouse Time‑Off: 80 hours per calendar year. Eligible for Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Eligible for time‑off and other company benefits per applicable laws and company policy. EEO Statement Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. #J-18808-Ljbffr Johnson & Johnson