Director, Global Brand Protection Capabilities & Technology - Johnson and Johnson
Raritan, NJ 08869
About the Job
At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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/.
For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world's most pressing healthcare challenges.
We know that the success of our business - and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions - depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.
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The Director, Global Brand Protection Capabilities & Technology works within the Johnson & Johnson Technical Operations & Risk Organization and r eports to the Vice President (VP), Global Brand Protection (GBP). The role is responsible for researching, developing and implementing brand protection capabilities and technology solutions designed to counter the risk of counterfeits and illicit trade worldwide, with specific focus on protecting patient safety, brand reputation and reclaiming / growing business value. The Director leads a US based global team of reports each with a specific technology & innovation focus area. These focus areas include risk assessment, product security solutions, market monitoring and internet intelligence, data & analytics, and forensic lab capabilities.
The Director works closely with global/regional/local business leaders, cross-functional stakeholders, and with the GBP Regional/Segment teams to ensure alignment around business objectives, brand protection risks and strategies, illicit trade detection and response, project priorities and technology & innovation solutions. The role fosters a culture of innovation with advanced data & analytics and drives the adoption and sustainability of GBP technology programs.
The Director also works with external agencies, academic institutions, and strategic partners to conduct research, develop concepts, establish intelligence, assess risks / threats and vulnerabilities to J&J's patients/business, and leverages the partnerships and best practices to improve our ability to detect, deter and prevent counterfeit and illicit trade.
Responsibilities:
• Managing and coordinating the strategy, priorities, activities, and budget of the Brand Protection capabilities and technology team.
• Engaging with key business and cross-functional partners to align, plan, develop, implement, and measure the effectiveness of assigned programs/initiatives.
• Collaborating and teaming with VP GBP and leadership team of brand protection, and the various stakeholders (internally / externally) to develop an effective business case, strategies, and tactics to address and mitigate brand protection risks.
• Assess vulnerabilities to illicit trade of existing and new products and recommend risk mitigating measures based upon product & package characteristics, supply chain and geographical pathways, and advance analytics & intelligence of threat patterns and attacks.
• Effective management and performance development of direct reports. Leverage the GBP Talent Strategy to attract, develop, retain, and advance talent, while fostering DEI.
• Partnering with key academic, industry, suppliers and other external parties to identify brand protection threats and develop strategic / tactical innovative / emerging solutions.
• Tracking and measuring key GBP metrics, technology program effectiveness, vendor performance, and other programs/projects as may be assigned.• A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required.
• A minimum of 10 years relevant technical and business experience including 5-years' experience in a supervisory role required.
• An advanced postgraduate is preferred. Experience working within an industry in which one of the J&J sectors (Pharmaceutical, Medical Device) or Consumer Goods participates is required. Prior work history in brand protection, quality/compliance, supply chain, information technology or investigations/enforcement is preferred. Global experience is required. Experience leading a global, diverse multi-functional teams is required.
• Prior work history in brand protection, quality/compliance, supply chain, information technology or investigations/enforcement is preferred.
• Effectively partners with and supports a team of four Regional Directors (RD) of brand protection (and their teams) each with cross-sector responsibility within J&J's worldwide markets: NA, ASPAC, LATAM and EMEA.
• Represents GBP at external conferences and presents to internal cross functional teams on the education of illicit risk and brand protection overview of risks, actions, and impact.
• Fosters a culture of innovation with advanced data & analytics and supports the adoption and sustainability of GBP technology programs.
• Drives prioritization to match the scale, sophistication, and unmet needs to address illicit trade, and ensure the proper resource allocations and investment levels needed to be successful.
• Must demonstrate the following capabilities/skill sets: Strong strategic thinking skills and the ability to turn strategy into action. Strong communication skills. Self-directed and able to thrive in a matrixed environment. Ability to build an effective business case and project management. Track record of successful leadership skills in the development of people, processes, and winning objectives. Ability to work and influence effectively across cultures and functions without line authority. Ability to work with and effectively influence all levels within the organization. High degree of resourcefulness and creativity. Ability to manage teams of both direct and dotted-line associates. Ability to direct creative and innovative thinking.
• 30% Travel
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $142,000-$244,950. The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation's performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion on an individual basis.
• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
• Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program.
• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
o Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year
o Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year
o Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year
o Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits
This job posting is anticipated to close on September 30, 2024. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.
Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com .
