Senior Manager, Strategic Capabilities

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Job Function:

Legal & Compliance

Job Sub Function:

Enterprise Compliance

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Remote (US)

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is currently recruiting for a Senior Manager, Strategic Capabilities- Global Process Lead, FTA & COO! This position can be performed at J&J locations within US or EMEA regions with a preference for New Brunswick, NJ. Remote work may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the business.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):
North America- Requisition # R-088916
EMEA– Requisition#R-090252

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager, Global Trade Controls Strategic Capabilities serves as the Global Process Lead (GPL) for Free Trade Agreements (FTA) and Non-preferential Country of Origin (COO). This role is responsible for establishing global standards, governance, controls, and strategic direction to ensure compliant and efficient execution of FTA and COO processes across Johnson & Johnson.

The position partners across Global Trade Controls, Global Transportation & Trade Operations, Digital Enablement, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and business sector teams to drive compliance, operational excellence, process transformation, and capability development.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the global process owner and subject matter expert for FTA and COO programs.
• Develop and maintain global standards, controls, governance frameworks, and process strategies in relation to FTA and COO
• As the FTA and COO GPL, monitor regulatory developments and assess impacts to global trade processes and compliance requirements in the area
• Provide strategic guidance and escalation support for complex FTA and COO matters.
• Lead risk management, audit readiness, compliance assessments, and continuous process improvement initiative for FTAs and COO
• Partner with Digital Enablement teams to define technology requirements and advance trade compliance capabilities for the 2 target areas.
• Drive alignment across regions, sectors, and functional organizations to support consistent execution of FTA and COO global processes.
• Develop COO and FTA training, communications, and capability-building initiatives to strengthen organizational knowledge and compliance.
• Lead cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives that support Global Trade Controls priorities and transformation objectives.

Qualifications

Education:

A minimum of a Bachelors or equivalent university degree is required. Advanced or Masters degree preferred.

Required

• 8-10 years +  of significant experience in Global Trade, Customs, Trade Compliance, Supply Chain Compliance, or related areas.
• Demonstrated expertise in Free Trade Agreements, Country of Origin, and customs compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience leading global, cross-functional programs and influencing stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Strong analytical, communication, project management, and leadership skills.

Preferred

• Advanced degree (MBA, JD, Master’s in International Trade/Supply Chain).
• Professional certifications (e.g., LCB, CCS, CITP, CUSECO, CES) a plus.
• Experience within a regulated industry, particularly healthcare.

Other:

This position is preferably located in New Jersey (New Brunswick office), but is also open to remote locations. The position may require up to 25% domestic and international travel. 

Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation,  external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers . internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$122,000.00 - $212,750.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off 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 period10 days

Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits