Transcend: Deploy Make QM Exp Analyst

Job DescriptionFunctional Analyst – Quality Management (QM)About Innovative MedicineOur expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.About TranscendTranscend is a global business transformation program that will modernize our foundational transactional processes and harmonize them into one clean ERP as a standardized platform for growth and efficiency gains. The program will simplify the Pharmaceutical ERP landscape from seven systems to one, standardizing processes to create a cost-effective, fit-for-purpose digital backbone that enables agility and scalability across the business. Additionally, Transcend will remediate end-of-life system exposure expected toward the end of this decade, reducing risk while enabling long-term sustainability.Role PurposeThe Functional Deployment Lead – Quality Management (QM) supports the global deployment of Quality Management capabilities within the Transcend SAP S/4HANA program. From a Quality Management perspective, the role ensures full integration with NextGen QS to enable real-time control and disposition of non-conforming materials and batches across Source, Make, and Deliver. The role owns the end-to-end implementation of Quality processes supporting end-to-end release management, laboratory testing, manufacturing batch record review, and artwork (packaging material) key date management. Global Batch Traceability is enabled through a single ERP backbone after full deployment, with the solution designed to support future integration of Global Batch Traceability (GBT) and Batch Record Hub (BRH). The role also owns the definition and deployment of batch determination rulesets, ensuring only compliant and appropriate batches are used internally and released for shipment to customers across Make and Deliver.Global Functional Ownership & DeploymentSupport the global deployment of SAP Quality Management capabilities integrated with NextGen QS, enabling real-time quality event handling and non-conformance management across Source, Make, and Deliver.Ensure standard satellite system integrations enabling end-to-end release management, laboratory testing, manufacturing batch record review, and artwork (packaging material) key date governance.Enable Global Batch Traceability through a single ERP backbone after full deployment and prepare the solution for future GBT and BRH integration.Define and govern batch determination rulesets ensuring compliant batch usage for internal operations and customer shipment.Leadership & Team ManagementWork under guidance of Quality Management functional SMEs and analysts, owning workload planning, prioritization, and delivery quality.Provide functional leadership and coaching while remaining hands-on to ensure solution quality and regulatory compliance.Act as the primary functional escalation point for QM-related topics within Transcend.Solution Delivery, Testing & HypercareParticipate in solution confirmation with Global Template Owners, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory stakeholders.Oversee functional testing, validation support, and hypercare activities for QM capabilities in alignment with GxP and CSV expectations.Ensure QM issues are resolved and lessons learned are incorporated into continuous improvement of the global template.Cross-Functional CollaborationCollaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Commercial Execution, IT, Validation, and Quality Assurance teams to ensure end-to-end quality integration.Partner with system integrators and satellite system owners to ensure compliant, auditable, and sustainable integrations.Qualifications – RequiredUniversity degree or equivalent experience in Quality, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.A minimum of four years professional experience.Extensive experience in Quality Management processes within GxP-regulated manufacturing environments.Strong functional expertise in SAP S/4HANA Quality Management (QM), including batch management, inspection processes, non-conformance handling, and release workflows.Proven experience leading or supporting SAP implementations subject to Computer System Validation (CSV) and regulatory inspection.Demonstrated people-management experience with accountability for functional delivery and quality outcomes.Qualifications – PreferredExperience integrating SAP QM with Quality satellite systems such as NextGen QS, LIMS, or electronic batch record platforms.Experience with Global Batch Traceability (GBT) and/or Batch Record Hub (BRH) concepts or implementations.Prior involvement in global ERP transformations within the Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences industry.OtherAbility to travel up to 50% of the time both domestically and internationally.BenefitsVacation – 120 hours per calendar yearSick time – 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado – 48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – 56 hours per calendar yearHoliday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar yearWork, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar yearParental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a childBereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar yearCaregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period (10 days)Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar yearMilitary Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar yearFor additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefitsRequired SkillsAnalytical ReasoningBrand MarketingBrand Positioning StrategyBusiness BehaviorCoachingCommunicationConsultingCustomer CentricityCustomer IntelligenceData AnalysisData-Driven Decision MakingData SavvyExecution FocusFinancial AnalysisInnovationPresentation DevelopmentProblem SolvingProduct ManagementProduct StrategiesPreferred SkillsAnalytical ReasoningBrand MarketingBrand Positioning StrategyBusiness BehaviorCoachingCommunicationConsultingCustomer CentricityCustomer IntelligenceData AnalysisData-Driven Decision MakingData SavvyExecution FocusFinancial AnalysisInnovationPresentation DevelopmentProblem SolvingProduct ManagementProduct StrategiesSalaryThe anticipated base pay range for this position is: $94,000.00 - $151,800.00.Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers.Employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program.J-18808-Ljbffr