Senior Director, Data and AI

We know that the success of our business - and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions - depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued, and our people can reach their potential.

At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.

The Senior Director of Data & AI Services will be a critical leader within the MedTech Supply Chain Digital (MTSCD) organization, accountable for Data Science & GenAI, Insights & Reporting, and Data Curation & Automation teams. This role is responsible for driving innovation through the strategic application of Data & AI, and specifically GenAI. This role will involve setting and executing on MTSCD's Data & AI Services vision, building and leading high-performing teams, and ensuring the delivery of impactful Data & AI services across MedTech Supply Chain.

The ideal candidate will have an in-depth understanding of data science, machine learning, AI/GenAI, analytics, automation, data curation & data products, and reporting, with a proven track record of delivering innovative, data-driven solutions in the MedTech industry or in a supply chain function.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Data & AI Services strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and the long-term vision of MTSCD

• Identify strategic opportunities to leverage GenAI to drive innovation and within MTSCD and across the organization, including identifying emerging capabilities and best practices, and providing guidance on implementation strategies

• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of AI/ML, data science, analytics/reporting, and automation solutions for various business domains, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction

• Build and manage a world-class team by recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and experimentation with cutting-edge technologies

• Collaborate with the Data & AI Factory to deploy cost-effective, high-impact solutions, optimizing the structure to reduce time to delivery, improve quality, and improve productivity when delivering on Data & AI initiatives

• Prioritize Data & AI Services initiatives based on strategic importance, business needs, and potential business impact

Other Responsibilities:

• Foster a collaborative culture within the Data & AI Services team and across MTSCD teams through knowledge sharing, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Ensure optimal distribution of teams between onshore, offshore, and vendor partners, based on critical skills, location, and upcoming project requirements.

• Define and implement Responsible AI principles, frameworks, and mechanisms, to enforce the safe use of Data & AI solutions across the organization.

• Establish KPIs to measure the impact of Data & AI Services solutions on business priorities.

• Establish SLAs to ensure quality, reliability, and timely delivery of Data & AI services.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field: Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field required. Advanced Degree (MBA, Master's, PhD) in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field preferred.

Experience:

12+ years of experience overall in data science, machine learning, AI, analytics, etc. with 6+ years of demonstrated results in technology leadership roles, preferably in the life sciences or MedTech industry, and/or supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing functions.

Required Skills:

• Proven success in driving organizational change and large Data & AI transformation initiatives within a supply chain context.

• Proven track record of inspiring and leading diverse technical teams to achieve ambitious goals, and managing high visibility, cross-enterprise projects.

• In-depth understanding of supply chain processes, data curation & data products, analytics, reporting, data science, machine learning, and AI, including GenAI.

• Strong understanding of the MedTech industry, supply chain challenges, opportunities, and the application of Data & AI to address them, to ensure Data & AI Services' solutions meet stakeholder needs.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, including executives and supply chain leaders.

• Experience managing budgets and financial resources effectively; making the right decisions to optimize the return on investment for the organization.

Preferred Related Industry Experience: 5+ years of developing machine learning methods, including familiarity with techniques in clustering, regression, optimization, recommendation, neural networks, deep learning, NLP/LLMs, etc., using cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $173000 to $299000.

Bonus: - 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)).
• This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program.
• 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 of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.