Elinor Riggs

Elinor Riggs
VP, Business Technology Leader
Johnson & Johnson, Supply Chain

Elinor Riggs is the Vice President, Business Technology Leader, Johnson & Johnson Supply Chain, Deliver. In this role, she is accountable for defining the technology roadmap and delivering on a prioritized portfolio of global and regional programs that drive and enable the Johnson & Johnson Supply Chain Deliver strategy, including distribution, warehousing, logistics, transportation and customer service across all sectors (Consumer, Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals).

With over 20 years in the information technology industry, Elinor’s tenure at Johnson & Johnson has included positions in commercial, supply chain and research & development (R&D). Joining Janssen Pharmaceuticals in 2004, Elinor led a variety of teams that enabled the sales and marketing organizations to maximize the use of technology to reach customers. Transitioning to Janssen Supply Chain in 2013, Elinor had worldwide responsibilities for quality and lab systems with a commitment to foster collaboration to transform the technology platforms to ensure reliable supply for patients. In 2015, Elinor had the opportunity to complete an international assignment as the Head of Janssen China R&D Technology, with accountability for setting the strategy, building a team and delivering a prioritized portfolio of programs.

Elinor earned her degree in Chemical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She lives in Lambertville, New Jersey with her husband and their two children. As a family, they love to travel (made it to Everest Base Camp), experience the thrill of outdoor adventure (took the plunge off the world’s highest bungy swing in New Zealand) and explore new cuisine (including sushi in Tokyo).