Director, Procurement - Biologics Category

Role: Procurement Director for Biologics Category in Johnson & Johnson's Innovative Medicine division, leading end-to-end sourcing strategy for biologics raw materials supporting pipeline and product launches. Responsibilities include developing sourcing roadmaps, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and advising on supply chain shaping to ensure cost efficiency, risk mitigation, innovation, and sustainability. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with R&D and supply chain teams to enable product launches and operational readiness, while fostering supplier diversity and sustainable procurement practices. Financial management encompasses cost savings, cost avoidance, and procurement forecasting. The director proactively identifies supply, quality, regulatory, and commercial risks, ensuring compliance and developing contingency plans. Data analytics, digital tools, and automation are leveraged to optimize sourcing performance and drive continuous improvement. The position also integrates innovation initiatives through supplier collaborations and project support. Qualifications include a minimum of a bachelor's degree, 10+ years of procurement experience, demonstrated expertise in category management, supplier negotiations, and analytics tools. Preferred qualifications include experience in highly regulated environments such as pharma or biotech, supporting complex supply chains or materials categories, and familiarity with emerging digital/AI tools. The role reports to senior management, involves up to 20% domestic/international travel, and is based in Titusville, NJ, with hybrid work arrangements.