Senior Specialist, Supplier Quality

Johnson & Johnson

. Manage the supplier lifecycle for a portfolio, including selection, qualification, risk management, performance monitoring, issue management and compliance auditing .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $94,000 - $151,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supplier Lifecycle Management, including Quality Management Systems (QMS) and compliance auditing, with a strong focus on Biotherapeutics and Advanced Therapies. Proven ability to lead projects, manage supplier relationships, and effectively communicate across various stakeholders.

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Supplier Lifecycle ManagementQuality Management Systems (QMS)Regulatory ComplianceProject ManagementBiotherapeutics Expertise

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Hard Skills

E2E Supply Chain ManagementGMP KnowledgeNonconformance ManagementChange ControlSupplier InvestigationsAuditingRoot Cause AnalysisQuality System ManagementPerformance MonitoringRisk Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAnalytical SkillsSelf-MotivatedLeadershipInfluencing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

BiotherapeuticsSyntheticsAdvanced TherapiesInternational Conference on Harmonization (ICH)Regulatory Authorities Inspections

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the supplier lifecycle for a portfolio, including selection, qualification, risk management, performance monitoring, issue management and compliance auditing
Own supplier quality management system activities, including nonconformances, investigations, change control and audits
Collaborate with site QA teams on supplier performance and supplier material or services changes
Support local sites during customer, JJRC and health authority inspections
Lead and maintain supplier relationships through business initiatives and compliance needs
Scope supplier quality projects and lead project management to achieve goals and objectives
Shape supplier management practices for advanced therapies, critical technology and software solution providers
Serve as Supplier Quality Indirect Materials point of contact with site SPOCs
Project-manage quality initiatives impacting the JJIM site network
Deliver change management and communication updates within supplier quality
Build effective networks and act as Supplier Quality point of contact for indirect supplier/services management

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree is required
E2E supply chain management or site based QA, QC, QMS experience
Knowledge of EQ/SQ QMS required to manage nonconformances, supplier investigations, change control and audits
Minimum of 5 years’ in product / supplier lifecycle management across operating supply chain platforms including Biotherapeutics, Synthetics and Advanced Therapies
Practical experience with GMP and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) regulation
Direct experience of regulatory authorities’ inspections
Must be able to travel up to 10%-15% of the time
Strong understanding of Biotherapeutics, Synthetics and Advanced Therapies marketed products, including raw material management, DP/DS manufacturing processes, related compliance and quality system management
Effective verbal and written communication across internal/external stakeholders and leadership teams
Excellent analytical skills to identify gaps and root causes and develop and communicate solution proposals
Experience working remotely and independently, self-motivated and comfortable operating within tight deadlines
Ability to lead and influence in a high matrix environment
Project management, change management and communications mindset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 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
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Inclusive interview process and reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities