Director, Strategic Capabilities

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GTC Director Strategic Capabilities

The Global Trade Controls (GTC) organization is recruiting a Director Strategic Capabilities based in New Brunswick NJ with consideration given at the discretion of the business to other J&J site locations within the US.

As a member of the GTC Leadership Team the Director is responsible for establishing leading and continuously improving an enterprise-wide global trade compliance program. This role provides strategic direction functional leadership and subject-matter expertise to ensure the organization meets all import/export regulatory requirements across jurisdictions. The Director oversees global standards digital enablement and training programs to drive consistency risk mitigation and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Establish and maintain corporate trade compliance policies standards and procedures.
• Create governance frameworks for classification valuation origin licensing screening and recordkeeping.
• Partner with GTC executive leadership to assess compliance risks and define mitigation plans.

2. Capabilities Management

• Lead a centralized foundational trade capabilities team responsible for standards digital enablement analytics and training.
• Drive alignment with regional and local operations teams to ensure consistent global execution.
• Develop global KPIs dashboards and mechanisms to monitor compliance effectiveness.

3. Regulatory Compliance & Subject Matter Expertise

• Provide expert guidance on product classification (HTS ECCN) trade controls licensing and restricted party screening.
• Ensure adherence to operational controls documentation record retention and audit readiness.

4. Issue Management Audits & Investigations

• Lead in collaboration with GTC leaders internal audits self-assessments and external regulatory inquiries.
• Oversee root-cause analysis corrective actions and continuous improvement plans.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex trade compliance issues.

5. Technology Digitization & Data Enablement

• Drive adoption of trade automation tools (e.g. GTS).
• Implement digital solutions for classification screening analytics and workflow management.

7. Cross-Functional & External Engagement

• Partner with Supply Chain Trade Operations Legal Regulatory R&D Procurement and Commercial teams.
• Collaborate with government agencies external advisors and industry working groups.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelors degree in International Business Law Supply Chain or related field required.
• 1015 years of progressively responsible experience in global trade compliance.
• Proven leadership in establishing or managing a Trade Compliance Center of Excellence or equivalent.
• Expertise in U.S. and international trade laws and regulatory frameworks.
• Exceptional communication and executive influence skills.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity manage complexity and drive global alignment.

Preferred

• Advanced degree (MBA JD Masters in International Trade/Supply Chain).
• Professional certifications (e.g. LCB CCS CITP CUSECO CES) a plus.
• Experience within a regulated industry particularly healthcare.
• Experience leading teams or virtual networks.

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This position is preferably located in New Jersey (New Brunswick office) with consideration given to other J&J sites located in the US. The position may require up to 25% domestic and international travel.

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.

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