Associate Director, Transcend R&D BPO Logistics and Global Trade

Role: Associate Director, Transcend R&D BPO Logistics and Global Trade, responsible for defining and governing future-state end-to-end logistics and global trade processes within Johnson & Johnson's R&D. Key objectives include translating business strategies into capability roadmaps, aligning cross-functional teams, and driving process standardization and continuous improvement to deliver measurable value. Responsibilities encompass global process ownership, stakeholder engagement, strategy development, and process performance optimization, with an emphasis on logistics, warehouse management, transportation, and regulatory compliance in a complex global environment. Qualifications: Master’s degree with at least 8 years of experience in logistics or global trade, demonstrating global process ownership, transformation leadership, and stakeholder influence. Preferred skills include experience with SAP S/4HANA transformations, global template operations, and regulated environments. The role involves up to 15% international travel and requires strong strategic thinking, communication, and change management skills. High-value specifics: focus on global logistics processes, supply chain standardization, enterprise capability planning, and transformation within R&D, aligning with Johnson & Johnson’s innovation-driven healthcare mission. Work setup: roles based in Malvern, Horsham, or Titusville, with flexible in-person or hybrid arrangements.