Job Function:
Data Analytics & Computational Sciences
Job Sub Function:
Multi-Family Data Analytics & Computational Sciences
Job Category:
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America
Job Description:
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine (IM) is recruiting for an Associate Director of AI Quality and Governance - R&D Data Science & Digital Health.
This position can be located in Titusville, NJ; New Brunswick, NJ; Springhouse, PA; La Jolla, CA; Cambridge, MA. This position will require up to 15% travel.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced leader to drive enterprise aligned AI governance across Data Science & Digital Health (DSDH) and the broader R&D organization. This role focuses on implementing high quality, compliant, and scalable governance practices for both traditional AI/ML and GenAI systems, ensuring safe, responsible, and consistent development and deployment. The leader will partner closely with DSDH teams, Quality, Legal, Global Regulatory Affairs, and Johnson & Johnson Technology (JJT) to streamline governance processes, embed AI safety protocols, and align with enterprise strategic priorities. The position plays a critical role in advancing good AI practices across R&D and strengthening cross functional collaboration.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain an AI governance roadmap that supports R&D strategy, enabling informed decision making and proactive management of AI related risks.
Develop, implement, and drive adoption of quality assurance processes for AI/ML and GenAI development, integrate those processes with existing medical product and digital health tool development processes, and ensure adherence to internal and external regulatory standards.
Drive alignment on AI quality/governance initiatives across R&D and enterprise, partnering with JJT to streamline governance workflows and promote consistent adoption across R&D.
Create and disseminate playbooks, toolkits, and standardized guidance to support teams in implementing responsible AI practices.
Establish and track metrics to evaluate governance effectiveness, including processes for audits, reviews, and risk based assessments of AI systems.
Serve as a technical and strategic advisor on AI governance topics
Collaborate with therapeutic areas, functional partners, and senior stakeholders to drive cross functional collaboration and alignment.
Represent Johnson & Johnson in external AI governance forums and consortia, contributing to industry wide standards and best practices.
Qualifications
Advanced degree (PhD or Master’s) in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Informatics, or a related field, with additional training or certification in AI ethics, governance, or regulatory compliance.
6 - 8+ years of experience working in AI, data science, analytics, machine learning, or related fields, including experience leading, partnering with, or delivering AI-driven solutions preferably in a regulated industry (e.g., pharma, healthcare, biotech).
Experience in AI governance in regulated environment, with proven track record of leading AI governance initiatives and processes for AI development, model lifecycle management and deployment, etc.
Knowledge of global regulatory frameworks in medical products and AI (e.g. FDA, EMA, ICH, EU AI Act, ISO/IEC standards, etc.)
Deep understanding of AI/ML & GenAI model development, deployment, and monitoring, including AI risk assessment and mitigation
Experience working with cross-functional teams including regulatory affairs, IT, and data science, product development.
Strong experience in a matrixed organization, with excellent communication skills and strategic thinking capabilities.
Ability to drive cultural change around responsible AI use and digital transformation.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Advanced Analytics, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Privacy Standards, Data Quality, Data Reporting, Data Savvy, Data Science, Data Visualization, Developing Others, Digital Fluency, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Performance Measurement, Process Optimization, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Statistical Computing, Strategic Thinking
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$137,000.00 - $235,750.00
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
