Global Category Manager

Global Category Manager (Sustainability – Packaging)

Location:
Zug, Switzerland

Duration:
12 months contract Hybrid working

Hours:
40 hrs

Imagine your next project driving the sustainability agenda for packaging and drug delivery systems at a global level.

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.

Are you interested in joining a team that is positively impacting patients' lives and driving innovation? At J&J, we are working to create a world without disease. Transforming lives by finding new and better ways to prevent, intercept, treat, and cure disease inspires us. We bring together the best minds and pursue the most promising science. Apply today for this exciting opportunity

Roles And Responsibilities
As the Global Category Manager, Sustainability, you will develop and drive the sustainability agenda for the Packaging & Drug Delivery Systems Category. This will involve:

• Develop and drive the Sustainability agenda for Packaging & Drug Delivery Systems Category for the horizon of
• Develop the vision, strategy and implementation pathways for several key sustainability initiatives including but not limited to wide adoption of certified boards, PFAS-related initiatives, PPWR-related initiatives, EU Deforestation Regulation-related initiatives, etc.
• Serve as a key stakeholder and influencer in shaping the future supplier landscape, taking into consideration our goals and objectives pertaining to Sustainability
• Prepare and execute RFIs, RFQs and strategic supplier engagements to drive relevant sourcing decisions to take forward our goals and objectives
• Build meaningful business cases and drive the project management of relevant key projects pertaining to the key initiatives identified
• Build and maintain relationships throughout J&J that results in dynamic interactive dialogue on a broad range of perspectives and information critical to the development of efficient approaches and solutions.
• Sustainability Agenda Development: Develops comprehensive, meaningful sustainability agenda for the Category, taking into consideration latest developments in the industry and the maturity of relationships with our key supplier partners
• Business Cases Development: Develops end-to-end business cases to take forward meaningful projects that will further the goals & objectives defined via the Sustainability Agenda
• Project Management of Key Projects: Actively manage and drive key projects that are approved by Management
• Subject Matter Expert Service: Serve as the subject matter expert in Sustainability as it relates to the Category

How To Succeed
To be successful in this role, you will have a demonstrated track record of delivering against targets and objectives. You will also bring:

• At least 5 years of experience in global procurement category management
• Knowledge of packaging or drug delivery systems procurement in the pharmaceutical industry is highly desired
• Excellent knowledge of the landscape of sustainability within the Packaging and/or Drug delivery systems industries
• Strong verbal and written communication skill with ability to confidently present complex information
• Ability to understand and influence individuals
• Ability to build compelling, meaningful end-to-end business cases
• Analytical, sound judgment and decision making, problem solver
• Ability to influence and understand differing needs of partners

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about Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Patients inform and inspire our science-based innovations, which continue to change and save lives. Applying rigorous science and compassion, we confidently address some of the most complex diseases of our time and unlock the potential medicines of tomorrow.

Our diverse portfolio spans multiple therapeutic areas — Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Retina. We are continuously working to develop treatments, aspiring to find cures, pioneering the path from lab to life, and championing patients every step of the way.

application process
We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days. We do not accept applications via email.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means "You Belong".