Process & Continuous Improvement Analyst

Job description

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 to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Sales Enablement Job Sub Function: Sales Operations & Administration Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Job Description: DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Process & Continuous Improvement Analyst, located in Prague, Czechia or Hamburg, Germany or Zug, Switzerland or Leeds, United Kingdom. Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s): Prague, Czechia & Hamburg, Germany - Requisition Number: R-084515 Zug, Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-085285 St. Anthony's Road, Leeds, UK - Requisition Number: R-085289 Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission. Strategic contributor responsible for enhancing Commercial Capabilities processes to ensure business continuity and efficiency. This role focuses on identifying opportunities for automation and process improvements, leveraging data-driven insights and proven methodologies such as lean six sigma to optimize Commercial Capabilities pricing and contracting operations management. The Senior Analyst collaborates with cross-functional teams to align Commercial Capabilities processes with organizational goals, ensuring that operations and methodologies are not only effective but also sustainable. By analyzing contracting data and trends, this position plays a crucial role in supporting informed decision-making and driving operational excellence. Major Duties & Responsibilities Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities Lead initiatives to streamline and automate Commercial Capabilities processes across DPS commercial orgnization, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing manual efforts. Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to identify pain points in current workflows and propose strategic solutions. Analyze data and trends to provide insights that inform operational strategies and support business continuity. Develop and maintain relevant process documentation, ensuring clarity and consistency in methodologies across the organization. Implement key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of commercial capability processes, tracking improvements and identifying areas for further enhancement. Conduct regular reviews of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices. Provides training as needed with respect to commercial capability processes. Support cross-functional projects by providing analysis and insights that align with organizational objectives. Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures. Required Qualifications Consider and identify qualifications potential applicants must possess in order to be considered for the position. Basic Qualifications must be clearly stated, objective and relevant to this particular position. Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Include any required computer skills, certifications, licenses, languages, etc.) Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in contracting or operations analysis, process improvement, or related fields, preferably within a healthcare or life sciences environment. Strong analytical skills, with a proven ability to leverage data to inform strategic decision-making and enhance pricing processes. Experience in process automation tools and methodologies, with a focus on improving efficiency and reducing manual workload. Excellent problem-solving skills, capable of identifying issues and developing effective solutions in complex environments. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. Proven project management abilities, including experience in coordinating initiatives and tracking performance metrics, lean six sigma certification a plus. Knowledge of bids, tenders, and contracting strategies and methodologies, with a focus on sustainability and alignment with organizational goals. Commitment to ethical practices and the integration of Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in all aspects of work. Travel on the Job: Indicate whether this position requires travel. Yes Percentage Traveled: 10% Type of Travel Required: Domestic International People Management Experience: Indicate whether supervisor/people management experience is required. No Preferred Qualifications Consider and identify qualifications that are not required to perform the job, but would be very helpful to performing the job. Preferred Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree Preferred Area of Study: Business or relevant area Preferred Related Industry Experience (if applicable): Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Include any preferred computer skills, certifications, licenses, languages, etc.) Experience in an international company is preferred Effective presentation skills Fluent English language Good knowledge in Ms Office Key Working Relationships Identify the most important working relationships with people inside and outside the company including customers, vendors, associations, etc. Briefly describe the nature of the contacts. Internal Connect, Shape, Grow, Living our Credo External Strategic Thinking Skills Analytical Thinking Skills Strong communication skills Customer and Result based skills Planning and organizational skills Decision Making Authority - Check all appropriate decision-making authority level for this position: Makes hiring recommendations Makes hiring decisions Trains employees Plans work of others Reviews work quality and quantity of others Conducts performance reviews Makes pay and promotional recommendations Makes pay and promotional decisions Resolves employee grievances Makes termination recommendations Makes termination decisions Recommends budget amounts Makes budget decisions 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 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. In that case, detail