Director EM Category, Innovative Medicine

Position Summary Oversee a segment of spend for J&J Innovative Medicine (IM) Supply Chain, focusing on selected external manufacturing suppliers for Biotherapeutics and/or Synthetics platforms. Lead a team of sourcing professionals to develop and maintain key supplier relationships; refresh and execute category strategy aligned to J&J IM objectives. Collaborate with IM External Manufacturing (EM) Operations and cross-functional stakeholders (Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Finance, and other teams) to meet capacity, innovation, financial performance, quality, compliance, and service goals. Responsibilities Develop and execute category plans; drive sourcing strategy, negotiations, contract implementation, and performance against targets. Manage supplier relationships; monitor contract negotiations; execute joint collaborative initiatives. Build category strategies using industry/market expertise; engage business partners to ensure supply continuity and manage risks. Use data/analytics to inform decisions; deliver cost-effective solutions for existing and new product lines. Champion sustainable procurement and supplier diversity. Identify, elevate, and resolve supply chain-impacting issues; cultivate a high-performance team culture; lead and mentor. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; MSc/MBA preferred. 10+ years relevant experience in Procurement and Supply Chain. People management experience required. Strong contracting knowledge; understanding of regulatory/legal/compliance/commercial elements. Excellent communication; ability to prioritize, influence, and drive continuous improvement. Preferred Skills Business data analysis, category management strategy, contract management, negotiation, risk management, spend analysis, sustainable procurement, supplier collaboration, vendor selection, inclusive leadership. Travel Requirement Up to 20% domestic and international travel. #J-18808-Ljbffr Scorpion Therapeutics