MES Program Lead

Johnson & Johnson

MES Program Lead overseeing global manufacturing execution system deployment across Advanced Therapies Supply Chain. Collaborating with project managers and ensuring program's success with a budget of $75–$100 million.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeTitusville • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $258,750 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides financial stewardship for the program within ATSC by partnering with cross‑functional teams to validate the overall program BP/LRFP and project‑level cost estimates.
Helps ensure investment assumptions are consistently developed in alignment with global standards, best practices, and current site needs.
Collaborates with site project leads to develop aligned, integrated project plans, timelines, and clearly defined results.
Collaborates across sites and programs to identify and navigate interdependencies, risks, and challenges, partnering with collaborators to establish controls, effective cadence, and mitigation strategies.
Partners closely alongside site project leads support local deployment and enable consistent, predictable project execution aligned with planned outcomes.
Supports the delivery of meaningful value by helping sites and the broader program achieve their intended objectives.
Contributes to the growth and efficiency of the global program team by building capabilities aligned with ATSC priorities and local site needs while driving standardization where appropriate.
Supports balanced cost‑benefit decision‑making by aligning site business priorities with global standards and long‑term value.
Partners with cross‑functional collaborators (including JJT, DOTS, QA, BE, and IM MAKE MES program members) to achieve project and program objectives, advance standardization, and drive cost improvements.
Works collaboratively with peers to align resources, timelines, and budgets across areas of responsibility, and partners with Transcend program representatives to address interdependencies and align on resolution approaches.
Develops and delivers clear, engaging program updates for senior leaders, providing insight into program progress, trends, and future outlook.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Business, IT, or another related field
Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience
Deep knowledge of MES deployment strategy and processes
Solid understanding of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Preferred experience in the Advanced Therapies Manufacturing process
Proven hands-on project management/delivery required
Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills, with consistent track record to influence/collaborate to get to desired result
People management experience
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, excellent communication and presentation skills are required
Strength in interdependent partnering and team management is required
The ability to effectively manage projects, timelines, and change management is required
Preferred: Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly, making the complex clear and compelling to all levels of the organization in both written & oral forms is required
Ability to embed a culture of harmonization and process improvement and value creation across the business is required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k))
Eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program
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

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

Project ManagementCost-Benefit AnalysisQuantitative AnalysisChange ManagementProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsNegotiation SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam ManagementCollaboration