Director, Global Brand Protection

Johnson & Johnson

. Prevent and mitigate risks to patient/consumer safety and business value from counterfeiting and illicit trade across North America and all Johnson & Johnson segments .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRaritan • New Jersey • United StatesLead💰 $154,000 - $265,650 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in brand protection strategies, risk assessment, and supply chain security while effectively leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders at all organizational levels.

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Brand Protection StrategyRisk AssessmentProject ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationSenior Leadership Communication

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain SecurityMarket Intelligence CollectionThreat AssessmentInvestigations and EnforcementFinancial PlanningRegulatory RequirementsBusiness PlanningQuality ComplianceCounterfeit PreventionIllicit Trade Mitigation

Soft Skills

Facilitation CapabilityRelationship BuildingInfluencing SkillsCoaching and MentoringCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced Degree or Equivalent Experience

Industry Keywords

Healthcare IndustryConsumer Care IndustryBrand ProtectionSupply Chain StrategiesCross-Functional Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prevent and mitigate risks to patient/consumer safety and business value from counterfeiting and illicit trade across North America and all Johnson & Johnson segments
Communicate brand protection risks to commercial business leaders and cross-functional regional partners
Align business objectives and advise on strategies and countermeasures to improve supply chain safety and security
Implement brand protection strategies and tactics across North America and meet or exceed agreed goals and objectives
Collect market intelligence and assess threats and vulnerabilities to Johnson & Johnson’s supply chain
Support investigations and enforcement activities targeting illicit traders
Improve the organization’s ability to detect, deter, and prevent counterfeit and illicit trade
Partner with the Brand Protection Technology team to assess the global illicit trade threat environment and consolidate data for business unit leads
Identify supply chain risks and vulnerabilities and recommend mitigations and controls
Develop and sustain brand protection capabilities with the wider Brand Protection team and other functions
Plan, assign, and direct work for 3 or more direct reports; deliver conversations, appraise performance, develop competencies, and coach and mentor team members
Drive strategic projects to scale and embed brand protection throughout the enterprise
Optimize collaboration with cross-functional and regional program teams and key partners
Lead and influence brand protection industry thinking and collaborate with industry partners to benchmark standards and advance best-in-class performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required
Advanced degree or equivalent experience in an applicable field of study or certification would be an asset
A minimum of 10 years relevant technical and business experience is required
Management experience at a Sr. Manager or Director level is required
Experience effectively presenting to and working with senior leadership is required
Strong facilitation capability with cross-functional groups is required
Strong project management and communication skills, both written and verbal, are required
Ability to build productive relationships and influence effectively across cultures and functions without line authority is required
Ability to work with and effectively influence all levels within the organization is required
Fluency in English is required
Up to 25% overnight international and domestic travel required
Healthcare and/or consumer/personal care industry experience is preferred
Prior work history in brand protection, Quality/compliance, or investigations/enforcement is preferred
Understanding of financial planning, strategy and business planning, regulatory requirements, and supply chain strategies is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement plan (pension)
401(k) savings plan
Long-term incentive program
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for Colorado residents; 56 hours for Washington residents
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
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Inclusive interview process and disability accommodation support