NPI PLAN Manager

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Supply Chain Planning

Job Sub Function:

End-to-End Planning

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Galway, Ireland, Irvine, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is recruiting for a highly qualified and motivated NPI PLAN Manager to join our exceptional team based in Irvine, CA or Galway, Ireland. As a world-class leader in the neurovascular industry, Johnson & Johnson Medtech- Neurovascular division is one of the leaders in the medical device industry. Our implants and instruments are used by interventional neuroradiologists, neurosurgeons and neurologists, to treat patients with conditions resulting from hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke. We are offering an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on improving patient outcomes and revolutionizing healthcare.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.

The NPI PLAN Manager will be responsible for leading and supporting the new product introduction (NPI) activities. Acting as a vital link between the NPI/Variant Core teams and the supply chain, this position will drive planning activities and processes to ensure the timely launch of both NPI and variant products. One of the key aspects of this position is facilitating clear communication between Global Strategic Marketing, R&D, and Supply Chain, and plays a crucial role in aligning and documenting forecast assumptions, ensuring that all teams are on the same page. A successful NPI PLAN Manager will have excellent project management skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively. This role is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the NPI process from start to finish, ensuring that all deadlines are met and that quality standards are upheld. Furthermore, facilitating a smooth handoff of oversight to the base business after stabilization.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong background in supply chain management, project management, and communication, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the New Product Introduction (NPI) PLAN process to ensure flawless execution and successful product launches.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine project scope, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Drive supply chain strategy, system setup, master data, forecasting, raw material procurement, customs registration, and capacity planning for new product introductions to accelerate business growth.
• Report on NPI project status, revenue projections and overall launch calendar for all active projects during monthly Executive IBP.
• Act as liaison between project team and regional planning teams to ensure accurate forecast updates are made on monthly basis.
• Perform planning and buying activities to ensure the availability of raw materials is adequate for production and that production capacity will sufficiently support the launch and projected growth.
• Engage with suppliers throughout the development process, communicate net requirements, ensure ample capacity, and manage timelines to support launch readiness.
• Perform ad hoc analysis, including scenario planning to support decision making related to all aspects of E2E supply chain planning.
• Provide service updates related to new products as required on weekly Service Review meeting.
• Manage team that consists of NPI PLAN Analyst and Variant PLAN analyst.
• Cultivate and nurture a diverse team that demonstrates strong work behaviors, while promoting a culture of growth and inclusivity.
• Champion continuous improvement and enable