Lead Process Excellence Manager / Lead Process Excellence Manageress

Johnson & Johnson AG, 4528 Zuchwil - February 19, 2026

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Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Lead, Process Excellence to join our team in Switzerland. At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured; where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today, delivering the breakthroughs of tomorrow and profoundly impacting health for humanity. Learn more about us at www.jnj.com.

About J&J MedTech

At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, we unleash diverse healthcare expertise, purposeful technology, and a passion for people to transform the future of medical intervention and empower everyone to live their best life possible. For more than a century, we have driven breakthrough scientific innovation to address unmet needs and reimagine health. In surgery, orthopedics, vision, and interventional solutions, we continue to help save lives while creating a future where healthcare solutions are smarter, less invasive, and more personalized.

Position Overview

  • The Lead Process Excellence is responsible for supporting DePuy Synthes separation and standardization of core business processes and products across Plan, Source, Make, Quality, and Deliver streams.
  • This role requires knowledge of Manufacturing, Planning, Procurement & Master Data processes, along with demonstrated experience leading a complementary team of experts to meet timelines, scope, and objectives.
  • The Lead Process Excellence collaborates with business teams, technology teams, domain experts, and other functions to gain a deep understanding of existing business needs/capabilities, benchmarking, continuous improvement, consistent process documentation, and product deployment through various programs.

Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the master data team to ensure data configuration meets business capability needs.
  • Develop and deploy Process Deviation & Data Quality Scorecards along with improvement action plans for site owners.
  • List exceptional physical and financial/transactional archetypes and develop action plans/decision logs for remediation.
  • Partner with the business adoption team to ensure organizational change, business readiness, site readiness, and training meet business needs.
  • Work with internal (Osprey teams) and external benchmark partners (e.g. Deloitte/SAP) to ensure the adoption of industry-standard methodology and current/future capabilities from SAP into DePuy Synthes template design.
  • Identify and communicate project risks and issues, proposing solutions as necessary.
  • Understand and apply Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in daily interactions with the team.
  • Communicate business-related issues or opportunities to the next management level.
  • Follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety, and Environmental practices as applicable.
  • For those who supervise or manage staff, ensure that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety, and Environmental practices and that all necessary resources are available and in good condition.
  • Ensure personal and Company compliance with all federal, state, local, and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

  • University Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
  • 6-8 years of experience in a supply chain or manufacturing-related function.
  • FPX, APICS CPIM knowledge is desirable.
  • Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Project System, Power Point, etc.).
  • SAP—preferably with PLM system implementation knowledge.
  • Process reengineering knowledge.
  • Demonstrated management skills including communication, organization, people management, change management, and networking.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to join a world-class company and make a lasting impact. Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Important Notice

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals, and other customary conditions and approvals.

Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following the conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes, and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. Details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time, subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Location : Zuchwil
Country : Switzerland

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