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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 https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

R&D Operations

Job Sub** **Function:

Product Development Testing

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Boulder, Colorado, United States, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine:

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

We are searching for the best talent for an** **Associate Director, Digital Transformation & Operational Execution Lead.

This is a remote role available in all states within the United States. While specific cities are listed in the Locations section for reference, please note that they are examples only and do not limit your application. We invite candidates from any location to apply.

Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.

A pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered.

Purpose:

The Associate Director, Digital Transformation & Operational Execution Lead will serve as a strategic digital leader driving technology-enabled modernization across the Preclinical Sciences and Translational Safety (PSTS) group. This individual will lead the design, implementation, and governance of digital solutions that enable automation, data integration, and analytics. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in information technology, data platforms, and digital transformation, combined with an understanding of related business processes and cybersecurity. This role requires someone capable of bridging IT, scientific operations, and business strategy to build scalable, compliant, and future-ready digital ecosystems that enhance decision-making and operational excellence, and user experience.

You will be responsible for** **:

Digital Transformation Strategy

+ Establish frameworks for digital governance, cybersecurity, and data integrity aligned with GxP and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance requirements for internal and externalized research activities.

+ Lead the end-to-end digital strategy for the PSTS organization, aligning initiatives with enterprise R&D digital priorities and business outcomes.

+ Identify and deploy emerging technologies—such as AI/ML, automation, data lakes, laboratory digitization, and cloud-native architectures—to enhance scientific productivity and collaboration.

+ Partner with IT, Data Science, and Informatics teams to architect integrated solutions that streamline data flow from discovery through translational safety and regulatory reporting.

+ Drive digital maturity assessments and develop actionable roadmaps to advance the PSTS department’s digital capabilities.

Implementation & Operational Excellence

+ Oversee the implementation of digital platforms, including ELNs, LIMS, laboratory automation, and data visualization tools.

+ Lead multi-functional project teams to deliver complex digital solutions—ensuring effective stakeholder engagement, system validation, and seamless integration with enterprise infrastructure.

+ Partner with business process owners to optimize workflows and leverage automation, RPA, and analytics for efficiency gains and data-driven decision-making.

+ Define operational metrics and KPIs to measure adoption, ROI, and continuous improvement of digital systems.

+ Manage vendor relationships and technology partnerships, ensuring system interoperability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

+ Ensure digital platforms are designed with a user-centric approach, incorporating structured requirements gathering, intuitive UI/UX design, and iterative feedback to optimize scientific workflows.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Change Enablement

+ Act as the primary liaison between PSTS leadership, IT, and data governance teams to ensure alignment of digital initiatives.

+ Drive cultural transformation by promoting digital literacy, user adoption, and agile implementation practices across the scientific community.

+ Partner with Data Governance and AI/ML teams to ensure data quality, standardization, and FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data practices.

+ Develop communication and change management strategies to build enthusiasm and accountability for digital adoption.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Education:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field is required

Required:

+ Minimum of 8-10 years of experience leading digital transformation or IT initiatives (preferably in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated life science industries)

+ Proven success in implementing large-scale digital platforms (ELN, LIMS, ERP, or data integration systems).

+ Strong understanding of cloud computing, data architecture, and systems integration (e.g., AWS, Azure, Snowflake, API frameworks).

+ Experience managing IT projects under regulatory compliance.

+ Demonstrated leadership in stakeholder management, change enablement, and cross-functional program delivery.

+ Excellent communication and influencing skills across technical and scientific domains.

+ Strategic thinker with operational execution excellence—able to translate vision into actionable, measurable outcomes.

+ Travel up to 20% (domestic & international)

Preferred:

+ Background or exposure to life sciences or pharmaceutical R&D environments

+ Expertise in digital strategy development, enterprise architecture, and process automation.

+ Proficiency with data management, analytics platforms, and AI/ML implementation.

+ Strong project management skills with ability to manage technical and business stakeholders.

The anticipated base pay range for this position in the US is $137,000 to $235,000.

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/ performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis.

Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

+ Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year

+ Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year

+ Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year

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

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

This job posting is anticipated to close on October 23, 2025. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

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.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$137,000-235,000

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. 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 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 Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave – 10 days Volunteer Leave – 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits