Johnson & Johnson

Director Data Platforms

Johnson & Johnson$150K — $258K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Over 15 years of IT leadership experience, particularly in Data & Analytics within regulated industries.
  • Proven success in building and managing enterprise-scale data platforms, particularly cloud-native solutions.
  • Hands-on proficiency with cloud technologies (Azure, AWS) and modern data architectures.
  • Experience implementing federated data governance and metadata management within a product framework.
  • Expertise in integrating AI/ML technologies into data operations.
  • Strong leadership in Master Data Management and collaboration with various business units.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the roadmap for a cloud-based governed data platform, enhancing data maturity.
  • Embed AI and automation throughout the data lifecycle to improve efficiency and insights.
  • Establish a 'data-as-a-product' approach with clear ownership and management for curated data offerings.
  • Develop metadata capabilities to enhance the discoverability and usability of data resources.
  • Implement data access patterns that ensure compliance while facilitating self-service consumption.
  • Co-lead the Data Office, advancing governance and quality metrics across the organization.
  • Shape MDM strategy in partnership with business leaders to ensure data harmonization.

Benefits

  • Eligibility for retirement and savings plans, including a pension and 401(k).
  • 120 hours of vacation annually, with additional sick time based on state residency.
  • 13 paid holidays including floating holidays each year.
  • Parental leave policy offering up to 480 hours for new parents.
  • Bereavement and caregiver leave policies to support personal circumstances.
  • Volunteer leave of up to 32 hours annually for community service endeavors.
Full Job Description
Job Function:
Technology Product & Platform Management

Job Sub Function:
Multi-Family Technology Product & Platform Management

Job Category:
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
California (Any City), New Jersey (Any City), Pennsylvania (Any City), Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for top talent for Director - Data Platforms. This position can be based in the following locations:

Hybrid: Raritan, NJ; West Chester, PA; Mumbai, India

Remote candidates in CA, NJ, and PA will be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the company.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

US: R-076739

India: R-077611

The Leader will own the strategy and execution of a simplified enterprise-grade data platform that advances data maturity, strengthens data quality and governance, and accelerates business-unit agility. Drive a lean, federated operating model that balances centralized platform capabilities and guardrails with autonomy for business units to move quickly. The role focuses on platform simplification, automation, and enabling prioritized use cases through trusted, reusable data products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and deliver the global roadmap for a cloud-scale, governed data platform (Lakehouse/data mesh patterns) that simplify the legacy platforms, reduces tool and pipeline redundancy and improves data maturity across MedTech.
  • Embed AI and automation across the data lifecycle (ingestion, transformation, quality monitoring, remediation and operations) to accelerate time-to-insight and reduce manual effort.
  • Scale a data-as-a-product operating model with defined ownership, SLAs, lifecycle management and measurable outcomes for curated data products.
  • Develop and mature metadata capabilities - catalog, lineage and business glossary - to improve discoverability, trust and reuse.
  • Design and implement policy-based self-service access patterns (data marketplace) that simplify consumption while implementing compliance.
  • Co-Lead the MedTech Data Office, drive federated governance and stewardship with clear enterprise policies and BU accountability; institutionalize data quality critical metrics, automated monitoring and remediation workflows.
  • Own MDM platform strategy, closely partner with BU leaders to deliver for priority domains (customer, product); harmonize entities, hierarchies and reference data.
  • Build, coach and lead a distributed team across platform engineering, and governance; partner closely with Business Units analytics, AI/ML, security, privacy and regulatory partners.
  • Lead with a product approach and focus on outcomes that directly support business units priorities.
  • Foster a culture of data literacy, pragmatic governance and continuous improvement.


Qualifications

  • Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 15+ years of progressive IT leadership with major accountability for Data & Analytics and platform delivery in regulated industries (MedTech, life sciences, or equivalent).
  • Consistent record building and running enterprise-scale data platforms (cloud-native, Lakehouse, data mesh) and delivering shared capabilities across global organizations.
  • Hands-on and strategic mastery of cloud platforms (Azure and AWS) and modern data architectures (data Lakehouse/warehouse, feature stores, streaming, APIs).
  • Demonstrated success operationalizing federated data governance, metadata/lineage, and data quality within a product-oriented model.
  • Experience embedding AI/ML and GenAI into platform services and operations (automation, intelligent workflows, quality monitoring).
  • Leadership experience in Master Data Management and integration across ERP/CRM landscapes.
  • Strong executive presence with a history of influencing senior stakeholders in sophisticated, matrixed, global organizations.
  • Outcome-focused decision maker: prioritizes investments, defines business-aligned goals and milestones, and measures value delivery.
  • Hands-on knowledge of privacy, security, and data risk controls in regulated environments; experienced with compliance-driven controls and audits.
  • Demonstrated FinOps and cost-optimization experience for large-scale data platforms.


This position may require up to 20% domestic and international travel.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:
Business Alignment, Business Architecture, Business Process Design, Business Savvy, Computer Programming, Developing Others, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Platform as a Service (PaaS), Product Knowledge, Program Management, Software Development Management, Strategic Change, Succession Planning, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$150,000.00 - $258,750.00

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

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