Director, VCEx Innovation – Digital Intelligence

Johnson & Johnson

. Set the digital capability strategy for Value Chain Management, including vision, strategy, and roadmaps for demand and supply planning, fulfillment, network design, and resilience .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeBeerse • BelgiumLead💰 €104,000 - €179,515 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain Management, integrating advanced analytics and AI to drive decision-making and performance. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex change initiatives, and align digital strategies with business objectives.

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Supply Chain ManagementProduct OwnershipData AnalyticsPython ProficiencyPeople Leadership

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain PlanningDemand PlanningProduction PlanningInventory StrategyNetwork DesignSimulationScenario AnalysisOptimizationSQLLifecycle Planning

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationChange ManagementCollaborationCoaching

Tools & Technologies

Planning SystemsCloud PlatformsAPIsData GovernanceDecision-Support Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s DegreeMBA

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical Supply ChainDigital TransformationMatrixed OrganizationsPerformance ManagementStrategic Outcomes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set the digital capability strategy for Value Chain Management, including vision, strategy, and roadmaps for demand and supply planning, fulfillment, network design, and resilience
Own end-to-end product and program governance from discovery through deployment and scale
Lead One Digital Value Chain delivery by integrating planning, modeling, and decision-support tools with core planning and execution systems
Build and scale network design decision support, including an end-to-end supply chain design data repository
Drive adoption of simulation, scenario analysis, and optimization for capital investment, sourcing strategy, site selection, and lifecycle planning
Lead One Performance Management by designing, deploying, and sustaining tiered performance management linked to strategic outcomes
Define metrics, enable real-time visibility, and embed performance discussions into S&OP and monthly review cadences
Provide hands-on leadership across demand planning, supply planning, production planning, inventory strategy, and distribution
Champion modern data, analytics, and engineering practices, including data lineage, model governance, automation, and advanced analytics
Partner with architecture, IT, and data science teams to adopt AI and advanced analytics appropriately
Lead stakeholders and change across Value Chain Management, Digital & Data Strategy, Planning, MTO, Quality, Deliver, and other functions
Secure sponsorship, align priorities in a matrixed environment, and deliver structured change management at scale
Develop and coach a high-performing team and establish a network of digital ambassadors and SMEs
Connect technical solutions with planning and operational realities to deliver measurable outcomes
Directly lead 3–4 employees and influence approximately 20 product, analytics, and transformation professionals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a Bachelor’s/University or equivalent degree is required
Master’s or MBA degree, and/or focused degree Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, or related field is preferred
Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience
Experience in supply chain, operations, and/or digital transformation with progressive leadership responsibility
Proven product ownership of enterprise supply chain capabilities, with accountability for road-mapping, prioritization, delivery, and disciplined lifecycle governance at scale
Deep domain knowledge of pharmaceutical supply chain networks, including product launch planning, site selection, and lifecycle planning
Proven experience integrating and operating planning systems and end-to-end supply chain platforms
Demonstrated data and analytics orientation, leveraging analytics, simulation, and AI to inform decisions
Required proficiency in Python for analytics and automation
SQL experience preferred
Proven track record influencing senior partners and leading change in complex, matrixed organizations
Strategic mentality with execution focus to balance long-term vision with pragmatic, value-driven delivery
People leadership experience, with the ability to develop and coach talent and build cross-functional teams
Strong financial competence, with a demonstrated ability to align digital investments with business value and manage budgets
Experience with major planning systems and system integrations preferred
Familiarity with cloud platforms and APIs preferred
Hands-on experience in Demand planning or Supply planning preferred
Requires proficiency in English (excellent written and verbal communication skills)
Requires the ability, through our flexible work policy, to work on-site a minimum of three days each week, with the option for two remote workdays each week

Benefits

Comp & perks

annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location
vacation days
parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks
bereavement leave
caregiver leave
volunteer leave
well-being reimbursement
programs for financial, physical and mental health
service anniversary and recognition awards
several insurance plans for employees and, in some locations, eligible dependents
Up to 20% domestic and international travel may be required