Associate Director - Procurement, API, Innovative Medicine

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: ProcurementJob Sub Function: Strategic SourcingJob Category: ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations: Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India, Mumbai, IndiaJob Description: Position Summary: The Associate Director, Procurement — Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) Category leads end-to-end API Procurement strategy and execution in a fast-paced environment for value generation and M&A products. This role will deliver against high-impact opportunities in the areas of cost efficiency, supplier quality, innovation, and sustainability that enable J&J’s business growth. Serving as the category subject‑matter expert, the Associate Director - API partners closely with External Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, Legal, Finance, and additional stakeholders to define sourcing strategies, shape the supply base, and drive supplier performance. Procurement Strategy & Execution: