DS Instruments Tagging Deployment Analyst APAC

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: Supply Chain Planning Job Sub Function: Strategic Capacity Management Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Singapore, Singapore Job Description: The Instruments Introduction & Deployment Analyst for APAC DS plays a pivotal role in enabling a compliant, capital-efficient, profitable growth for the $1B+ APAC DPS business by establishing & deploying the instruments tagging processes & tools. This role is accountable for designing and deploying a best-in-class instruments tagging process that ensures full visibility & tracking of Instruments, which will accelerate revenue recognition, reduce working capital, and optimize service levels for customers. The position requires strong cross-functional leadership, technical understanding of instrument lifecycle management, and experience in deployment programs within regulated medical device environments. Major Duties & Responsibilities The Introduction & Deployment Analyst is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the rollout of instrument tagging solutions across DPS instrument portfolios. This role ensures successful implementation of tracking technologies (e.g., RFID, UDI, barcoding), supports operational integration, and drives adoption across manufacturing, supply chain, field operations, and hospital environments. 1. Program Leadership & Deployment Execution Lead end-to-end deployment of instrument tagging solutions across orthopaedic product lines. Develop and manage rollout plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation. Coordinate pilot programs and phased regional implementations. Ensure alignment with regulatory and quality requirements (MDR, UDI compliance). Identify and mitigate risks associated with tagging implementation. 2. Cross-Functional Coordination Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory, Finance, Supply Chain, IT, and Commercial teams. Act as the primary point of contact for tagging-related deployment activities. Support field teams and hospital customers during adoption. 3. Technical & Operational Integration Oversee integration of tagging technology into instrument manufacturing processes. Ensure compatibility with ERP, inventory management, and surgical asset tracking systems. Define data standards, serialization strategies, and traceability frameworks. Define post deployment process for compliant management & maintenance of tagging. 4. Change Management & Training Develop training materials and deployment playbooks for internal teams and customers. Lead cross functional workshops and training sessions. Drive change management initiatives to ensure adoption and compliance. 5. Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement Define KPIs for tagging deployment (traceability accuracy, scan compliance, asset visibility, loss reduction). Monitor implementation performance and recommend process improvements. Support post-launch issue resolution and optimization. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations Management, Information Systems, Life Sciences, Business, or a related field required Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Program Management, Deployment, or Process Excellence roles. Experience leading regional or global deployment programs and cross-functional projects. Experience implementing asset tracking, RFID, barcoding, serialization, or digital traceability solutions is highly preferred. Experience within Medical Devices, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, or other regulated industries preferred. Demonstrated success influencing stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies. Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Analytical Reasoning, Capacity Planning, Coaching, Communication, Data Reporting, Demand Forecasting, Demand Planning, Inventory Optimization, Manufacturing Flow Management, Materials Handling, Organizing, Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Process Oriented, Procurement Policies, Program Management, Strategic Supply Chain Management, Supply Planning