Our Project Leader is responsible to lead project and issue management activities, strategic programs, and drive operational excellence between DePuy Synthes and our external manufacturing partners. This supply chain-based role will lead multi-cross functional teams to ensure that all projects relating to Patient Safety, Quality, Compliance, Service, Growth, and Value are executed to exceed business metrics. This exciting role will be responsible for creation of a project business case, developing transformational projects and ensuring successful implementation of projects that will add value to the overall business.

Are you interested in joining a team that is helping improve patient care and drive innovative solutions? Apply today!

Main Responsibilities

• Lead/Execute projects in line with standard project management guidelines
• Lead issues and supply chain projects impacting patient safety, compliance, quality, service, growth, and value.
• Instill and maintain a sense of urgency and customer focus within the Supply Chain team in collaboration with external manufacturing partners
• Ensure that projects are performed in compliance with the Quality System and drive efforts to improve a culture of quality and compliance
• Develop strong business partner relationships throughout the organization to ensure excellence in project execution.
• Develop in-depth understanding of various business processes, governances and supporting systems and the tools/templates used for project & portfolio management
• Demonstrate strong project management skills, including accurate and effective project planning, creation of shared team goals, delivering project in line with established milestone dates, resource management, capital/expense management, developing and executing communication plans, leading resolution of risks & issues, risk management and balancing multiple activities to accomplish goals

Who we are looking for

Education:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree required; Engineering, Science, or a related Field required
• Master’s degree or higher in Engineering, Science, or a related Field is preferred
• Project management methodology certification (e.g., PMP/PMI, FPX) is preferred

Required:

• Minimum 2+ years of relevant work experience
• Project Management experience
• Demonstrated ability applying project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices and organizational change techniques
• Good communication and interpersonal skills (written, presentation, meeting management, documentation) to effectively persuade and work across functions and with external business partners.
• Minimum language required: English proficiency (mandatory)
• Ability to comply with J&J Flex Work model (minimum 3 days on-site per week in Zuchwil, CH office) (mandatory)
• This role requires up to 10% domestic and international travel

Preferred:

• Supply Chain, Operations, and/or Manufacturing experience
• Work experience within the healthcare (i.e. Medical Technology or Pharmaceuticals) industry 
• Familiarity with such functions as R&D, Regulatory Affairs, and/or Quality
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing processes for new or existing products/process and/or new technologies
• Knowledge of and experience in applying Six Sigma and Lean methodologies; certification is a plus

This job based in Zuchwil (SO), Switzerland will initially be limited to approx. 12 months. If you are interested in working with a global leading medical device company in a dynamic, progressive and collaborative environment, then send us your application today. Or give us a call if you have any questions!

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.