Johnson & Johnson

Director, R&D Data Science & Digital Health - Operations & Community Lead

Johnson & Johnson$164K — $282K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or MBA preferred.
  • 10+ years in operations or related leadership roles in healthcare or life sciences.
  • Experience leading global programs with multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong operational leadership in governance and budgeting.
  • Ability to manage initiatives across matrix organizations.
  • Excellent communication skills for senior leadership influence.
  • Experience with external partners and consulting firms.
  • Excellent organizational skills for a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning and execution of the AI Literacy strategy globally.
  • Develop scalable governance structures for AI Literacy initiatives.
  • Manage delivery of AI Literacy programs for 15,000 employees.
  • Coordinate resources and timelines across workstreams.
  • Oversee external vendors and service providers for training delivery.
  • Monitor vendor performance and contractual compliance.
  • Manage program budgets and operational expenditures.

Benefits

  • 401(k) and retirement plans participation.
  • 120 hours of vacation annually.
  • Sick time based on state of residence, up to 56 hours.
  • 13 days of holiday pay plus floating holidays.
  • Up to 480 hours of parental leave.
  • 240 hours of bereavement leave, with additional hours for extended family.
  • Up to 40 hours of work, personal, and family time.
  • 32 hours of volunteer leave annually.
Full Job Description
Job Function:
Data Analytics & Computational Sciences

Job Sub Function:
Data Science

Job Category:
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced AI Literacy Operations Lead to oversee the operational backbone of Johnson & Johnson's global AI Literacy program. This role is responsible for program governance, operational planning, delivery management, stakeholder coordination, vendor oversight, budget management, and performance measurement across a large-scale enterprise ecosystem.

The Operations Lead will ensure the successful execution of AI Literacy initiatives supporting approximately 15,000 employees across R&D. This individual will establish scalable operating models, drive execution excellence, manage risks and dependencies, and implement effective support frameworks that enable sustainable growth and adoption.

This position requires strong operational leadership, exceptional stakeholder management, and the ability to coordinate complex, cross-functional initiatives in a global environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead operational planning and execution of the enterprise AI Literacy strategy across multiple geographies and business functions.
  • Develop and maintain scalable operating models, governance structures, processes, and delivery frameworks supporting AI Literacy initiatives.
  • Manage the end-to-end delivery of virtual and in-person AI Literacy learning programs for approximately 15000 employees globally.
  • Coordinate schedules, timelines, resources, dependencies, and implementation activities across multiple workstreams.
  • Manage external vendors, agencies, and contractors responsible for training delivery and operational support.
  • Monitor vendor performance, contractual obligations, service levels, and delivery outcomes.
  • Manage program budgets, forecasts, resource plans, and operational expenditures.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, scalability, and cost effectiveness.
  • Implement processes and controls that support sustainable growth of the AI Literacy program.
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts through data-driven decision making and performance analysis.


Qualifications:
  • Master's degree, MBA, or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations, procurement consulting, transformation, or related leadership roles within healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industries.
  • Proven experience leading large-scale global programs involving multiple stakeholders, vendors, and geographically distributed teams.
  • Strong operational leadership capabilities, including governance, planning, budgeting, resource management, and process optimization.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex initiatives across matrixed organizations.
  • Strong presentation and communication skills, including the ability to influence senior leadership.
  • Experience working with external partners, consulting firms, agencies, and service providers.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Familiarity with AI, digital transformation, and capability-building programs is preferred.
  • Proficiency in project and program management methodologies and operational excellence practices.


Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$164,000.00 - $282,900.00

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

About Johnson & Johnson

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