Senior Supply Chain Launch Specialist

Johnson & Johnson

Supply Chain Senior Launch Specialist at Johnson & Johnson overseeing supply chain strategy for new product introductions. Drive cross-functional alignment and support successful product launches.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeWest Chester • Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $79,000 - $127,650 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serves as the supply chain lead for NPI and LCM projects, driving project plans, deliverables, and execution.
Provides operations input into product design to meet cost and margin targets.
Supports supplier selection, qualification, and collaboration on product and process decisions.
Facilitates commercial supply agreements and leads contract trade-off discussions.
Develops demand and capacity plans and supports manufacturing scale-up.
Contributes to make vs. buy decisions, site selection, and long-term supply strategies.
Ensures alignment across Make, Buy, and Plan functions through the project lifecycle.
Communicates updates, risks, and opportunities to management.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Engineering, Supply Chain, or other relevant field required.
5-8 years of professional experience in relevant fields required.
Experience in supply chain, manufacturing, or project management
Strong communication, influencing, and collaboration skills
Ability to work cross-functionally and manage complex projects
Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
Experience in Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, or Biologics industries preferred.
Experience leading cross-functional or NPI teams preferred.
Six Sigma, Process Excellence, or PMP certification preferred.
Knowledge of manufacturing operations and enterprise supply chains preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are 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.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

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Hard Skills & Tools

supply chain managementproject managementdemand planningcapacity planningmanufacturing scale-upmake vs. buy analysissite selectioncommercial supply agreementscontract negotiationoperations input

Soft Skills

communicationinfluencingcollaborationcross-functional teamworkproblem-solvinganalytical capabilitiesleadershiprisk managementstrategic thinkingexecution

Certifications

Six SigmaProcess ExcellencePMP