Associate Director, Strategic Capacity Planning

Johnson & Johnson

. Lead the end-to-end strategic capacity planning process across a rolling 3–5+ year horizon for the internal and external clinical manufacturing network .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $127,000 - $218,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic capacity planning and supply chain management within the pharmaceutical industry, leveraging advanced analytics and scenario modeling to optimize manufacturing networks and align stakeholder interests.

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Strategic Capacity PlanningPharmaceutical DevelopmentAdvanced AnalyticsCross-Functional LeadershipSupply Chain Management

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Hard Skills

Capacity Planning EngineeringQuantitative AnalysisScenario ModelingData AnalysisFinancial AcumenRisk ManagementSupply Network PlanningGovernance EstablishmentTechnology PlatformsPortfolio Milestones

Soft Skills

Influencing StakeholdersConsensus BuildingCritical ThinkingLeadershipCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Planning ToolsPresentation ToolsSimulation SoftwareDigital Twin ConceptsProbabilistic Forecasting

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMBA Preferred

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryChemical IndustryBiologicsActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsClinical SupplyManufacturingLogisticsOperations ResearchCapacity Management PrinciplesSourcing Models

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the end-to-end strategic capacity planning process across a rolling 3–5+ year horizon for the internal and external clinical manufacturing network
Develop and maintain an integrated, modality-agnostic long-range capacity plan across API, drug product, and packaging activities
Align pipeline, sourcing, and portfolio assumptions with Portfolio Integration, CMC, Pilot Plant leaders, Planning, and external manufacturing partners
Establish planning standards, capacity definitions, data requirements, governance routines, and performance measures
Build and present scenarios quantifying capacity gaps, excess capacity, timing constraints, technology needs, cost, speed, resilience, and risk
Translate analyses into strategic insights, executive recommendations, and decision-ready trade-offs covering patient supply, asset utilization, cash flow, inventory, waste, and contractual commitments
Lead cross-functional scenario planning and align stakeholders on pilot plant, CMO, and IMSC sourcing options
Anticipate future technology and capability requirements and optimize enterprise network capacity
Lead continuous improvement through advanced analytics, probabilistic forecasting, simulation, optimization, and digital twin concepts
Provide input to the TDS representative in the IMSC Network Sourcing Council and other senior governance forums
Provide coaching and subject-matter leadership to planning colleagues and project teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in supply chain, capacity planning engineering, logistics, operations research, computing, finance, economics, or a related field
MBA preferred
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in strategic capacity planning, supply network planning, manufacturing, or a related supply chain discipline within the pharmaceutical, chemical, biologics, or closely related industry
Demonstrated leadership of complex, cross-functional initiatives
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical development and manufacturing, including active pharmaceutical ingredients, drug product, packaging, clinical supply, technology platforms, and portfolio milestones
Strong business and financial acumen
Advanced critical thinking, quantitative analysis, and scenario-modelling capabilities
Ability to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority, challenge constructively, build consensus, and lead decision making across functions, geographies, and organizational levels
Proven ability to independently lead multiple strategic priorities, establish governance, manage ambiguity, and deliver high-quality outcomes in a matrixed environment
Deep knowledge of global supply and value chains, capacity management principles, sourcing models, network constraints, and risk management
High proficiency with planning, scenario-modelling, data-analysis, and presentation tools
Proficiency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Candidates must already have authorization to work in the country of employment
Candidates authorized to work pursuant to a short-term status who require future immigration sponsorship are not eligible
Ability to work on-site a minimum of three days each week
Up to 10% domestic and international travel may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for Colorado employees; 56 hours for Washington employees
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 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
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Flexible work policy with two remote workdays each week
Interview accommodations for applicants with disabilities