Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Senior Manager Temperature Control & Transportation
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Senior Manager Temperature Control & Transportation
Senior Manager, Temperature Control & Transportation
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Applicable in multiple countries under varying requisition numbers (see below)
About Med-tech at Johnson & Johnson
Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, Medtech at Johnson & Johnson develops the next generation of smarter, less invasive, and more personalized treatments. Your unique talents will drive advancements that support patients on their wellness journey.
Note: Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate its Orthopedics business to establish a standalone company, DePuy Synthes. This role is subject to transition and subject-matter experts will inform you of any planned changes post-separation.
Purpose & Key Responsibilities
About the Role
As the Senior Manager, Temperature Control & Transportation, you will lead Quality initiatives to enhance cost, quality, and time efficiency in alignment with DePuy Synthes’ business objectives. You will act as the global point of contact for temperature-control and transportation compliance, processes, audits, and related activities.
Primary Responsibilities
- Proactively align quality assurance processes, procedures, audits, and activities with global transportation and temperature control requirements for DePuy Synthes products.
- Develop scalable solutions to integrate compliant product delivery into distribution operations, including qualification of technologies like active/passive containers, thermal blankets, and temperature monitoring devices.
- Subject matter expert: Collect, analyze, and report temperature data to inform science-backed decisions for sensitive product transportation, advising business units on necessary temperature protections.
- Lead a dedicated team to ensure compliance and timelines at the Global Temperature Control & Transportation (TCSC).
- Benchmark global temperature control processes, drive continuous improvement, and optimize cost savings and customer satisfaction.
- Monitor external markets to evaluate, qualify, and deploy new technologies in alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Support supplier qualification assessments for temperature control solutions, leveraging internal SMEs where necessary.
- Collaborate across supply chain and business units to standardize global temperature control processes.
- Troubleshoot cross-functional transportation and temperature-control issues with technological and organizational agility.
- Develop, implement, and maintain temperature control policies, procedures, and compliant SOPs.
- Act as the Engineering/strategic liaison between TCSC and global DePuy Synthes teams, ensuring alignment with TCSC objectives.
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Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Experience
- Minimum: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (BA/BS) in Engineering or a related field issued by an accredited university. A Master’s degree (MA/MS/MBA) is preferred.
- Experience: At least 8 years of progressive, relevant experience in temperature-controlled logistics, distribution, or medical device supply chain management.
- Proven expertise in cGMPs (Current Good Manufacturing Practices), federal, international, and local regulations for medical device manufacturing, storage, transport, and distribution.
Skills & Competencies
Required:
- Leadership & Management: Proven ability to develop, guide, and drive high-performance teams.
- Compliance & QMS Mastery: Deep understanding of GMP, ISO, SOP, CAPA, and quality control frameworks.
- Subject Matter Expertise (SME): In-depth knowledge of temperature-controlled logistics, regulatory landscapes, and global transport standards.
- Strategic Thinking: Capability to design long-term process improvements and refine cost/savings initiatives.
- Global Mindset: Ability to drive cross-functional standardization and alignment across diverse regions.
- Project Leadership: Experience using project management tools to execute agile, time-bound initiatives.
- On-the-Go Freelance: Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically or internationally when required.
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Preferred (but not mandatory):
- Educational Extensions: Specialist certifications in Healthcare, Food/Drug Safety, or Logistics & Supply Chain.
- Technologies: Hands-on familiarity with temperature monitoring systems and IoT-enabled transportation solutions.
Preferred Skills
- Compliance Management
- Continuous Improvement (Lean, Six Sigma)
- Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
- Developing & Mentoring Teams
- Fact-Based Decision Making
- ISO 9001 & Quality Standards Compliance
- Performance Measurement & KPI Tracking
- Cross-Regional Advocacy
About Wrapping Up
At Johnson & Johnson, we are seeking individuals who embody our rounded treatment philosophy: experience every challenge with empathy and precision. If you are passionate about innovation, compliance, and patient-centric care, ensure your impact extends into every critical journey—from bench research to doorstep delivery—apply and contribute to humanity’s health future.
Equal Opportunity Commitment: Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We honor diversity, equity, and inclusion, guaranteeing fair consideration for all qualified candidates—regardless of protected statuses like race, gender, disability, age, or military experience. We are committed to shaping an inclusive interview process tailored to your needs. If you have disability-related accommodations, please reach out here. Internal employees should contact AskGS.
Requisition Numbers for Applications (if applicable):
- United States: R-084919
- Brazil: R-086496
- Singapore: R-086505
All applications across regions are treated as a single submission.
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