Sr Mgr, Cost Engineering/DtV

The role of Senior Manager, Cost Engineering/DTV at Johnson & Johnson involves leading the Cost Engineering/DTV centre of excellence. The company is a global leader in healthcare innovation, focusing on preventing, treating, and curing complex diseases through innovative medicine and MedTech solutions. The main day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with Innovative Medicine Supply Chain Category Leads to enhance cost engineering principles. The role involves setting and driving aligned business priorities, leading the development and governance of cost structures, and managing critical cost engineering initiatives. Additionally, the Senior Manager will work with cross-functional teams to develop strategic plans, analyze product specifications, and lead the use of digital technologies in cost engineering. The role also includes training and mentoring team members, as well as overseeing the onboarding of new resources. To qualify for this role, candidates must have a Master of Engineering or a Bachelor's in Engineering or Biological Sciences degree. A minimum of 15 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment is required, with at least 5 years of practical should cost modeling experience. Knowledge of activity-based cost accounting principles and a broad understanding of biotechnology, pharma, chemical, and/or packaging manufacturing processes are also necessary. Additionally, candidates should have negotiation skills and the ability to create fact-based rationales. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt and CPSM certification are preferred. Nice-to-have skills include an understanding of activity-based cost accounting principles. The role is based in Zug, Switzerland, with additional locations in Titusville, US NJ, Cork, Ireland, Leiden, Netherlands, Beerse, Belgium, and Latina, Italy. The team is collaborative, and the work environment is inclusive, with a commitment to diversity. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and competitive salary and benefits. What the role asks for: - Master of Engineering or Bachelor's in Engineering or Biological Sciences degree - 15 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment - 5 years of practical should cost modeling experience - Knowledge of biotechnology, pharma, chemical, and/or packaging manufacturing processes - Negotiation skills - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification (preferred) - CPSM certification (preferred)