Director, Strategic Capabilities

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Job Function:

Legal & Compliance

Job Sub Function:

Enterprise Compliance

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

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

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Law, Supply Chain, or related field required.
• 10–15+ 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, Master’s 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.

 

Other:

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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The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$150,000.00 - $258,750.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, 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.



Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year

Sick 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 year

Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year

Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits