Manager, New Product Development, Sourcing

Role Overview

• As Manager, Surgery SCP – Endo Mechanical & Energy NPD, you will lead the end-to-end supplier selection process and drive the sourcing strategy for new product development (NPD).
• This role is responsible for coordinating and enabling sourcing programs that standardize processes and leverage J&J’s scale across direct materials and external manufacturing categories.
• You will develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies across product cost, capital, and project timelines for medical device programs, supporting initiatives that span global procurement categories and geographies.
• Lead business stakeholder engagement with NPD and R&D teams to drive supplier selection, evaluation, and qualification across categories including: Instruments, cases/trays, electrical components, plastics, metals, chemicals, packaging, external manufacturing, biologics, and select services.
• Manage multiple NPD projects simultaneously across businesses, categories, and geographies.
• Ensure compliance with franchise Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, including approval of all associated documentation.
• Partner with category procurement teams and R&D leadership to identify unmet needs and execute sourcing strategies aligned to the franchise technology roadmap.
• Lead complex supplier negotiations, ensuring favorable commercial terms while coordinating cross-functional stakeholders.
• Transition stabilized products, suppliers, and contracts to base business and category teams.
• Lead SOURCE due diligence and provide transaction support for business development activities, including product supply, distribution, and acquisitions.
• Drive early supplier engagement during product development to optimize cost, quality, innovation, and supply reliability.
• Identify and develop strategic supplier capabilities to support future technology and innovation needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
• 8–10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, engineering, business, or supply chain management within a regulated industry (medical device, pharmaceutical, biologics preferred)
• Proven experience negotiating procurement agreements in partnership with Legal
• Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to drive alignment across stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, sharing knowledge and providing clear project updates (NPD experience preferred)
• Strong project management and execution skills; PMP or FPX certification preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (10–20%)
• Preferred Experience in medical device or healthcare industry
• Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s)
• Certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, PMP, or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
• Knowledge of ERP/SAP/MRP systems and advanced planning tools
• Experience applying process excellence and Six Sigma methodologies

Tech Stack

• ERP
• PMP

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
• 10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year