Johnson & Johnson

Manager, AI Next Frontier

Johnson & Johnson$117K — $201K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD or Master's degree required.
  • 5+ years of experience in AI, machine learning, data science, or commercial analytics.
  • Demonstrated experience in AI-driven transformation initiatives in marketing or commercial operations.
  • Strong expertise in Generative AI (LLMs), NLP, and machine learning.
  • Hands-on experience with prompt engineering and AI applications.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder influence skills.
  • Pharma or healthcare industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end AI product development including ideation and performance measurement.
  • Translate business requirements into scalable AI-driven solutions.
  • Collaborate with data science and engineering teams to integrate AI into existing platforms.
  • Manage external AI vendors and strategic partnerships.
  • Establish AI product development best practices across the organization.
  • Ensure all AI initiatives meet regulatory and ethical standards.
  • Foster a culture of innovation and AI adoption within teams.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan participation.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation and sick leave.
  • Parental leave for new parents.
  • Volunteer leave and military spouse time-off options.
Full Job Description
Job Function:
Data Analytics & Computational Sciences

Job Sub Function:
Data Science

Job Category:
Scientific/Technology

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

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for Manager, AI Next Frontier

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

Purpose:

The Manager, AI Next Frontier will serve as a key leader in shaping, building, and scaling next-generation AI capabilities across Marketing, Patient, and Commercial Operations within the US Pharmaceutical organization. This role is focused on reimagining commercial engagement through Generative AI and Agentic AI - enabling intelligent, personalized, and scalable experiences with HCPs, patients, payers, and internal stakeholders.

The Manager will contribute to the AI Next Frontier roadmap, lead high-impact AI product initiatives across all three pillars, and drive the development and deployment of AI-powered solutions that unlock growth, efficiency, and innovation across the commercial enterprise.

You Will Be Responsible For:

Cross-Pillar Leadership & Execution
  • Lead end-to-end AI product development across all three pillars, including ideation, design, development, deployment, and performance measurement.
  • Translate business needs from Marketing, Patient, and Commercial Operations stakeholders into scalable AI-driven solutions and product opportunities.
  • Partner with data science, engineering, and design teams to deliver production-ready AI solutions integrated into the Engagement.AI ecosystem (WithMe CRM and Connext).
  • Support evaluation and management of external AI vendors, platforms, and strategic partnerships across all three pillars.
  • Establish and contribute to best practices for AI product development, experimentation, and scaling across the commercial organization.
  • Ensure all AI initiatives align with regulatory, privacy, ethical, and medical/legal/regulatory (MLR) standards.
  • Champion adoption of AI capabilities across Marketing, Patient, and Commercial Operations teams, fostering a culture of innovation and experimentation.


Qualifications / Requirements:

Education
  • PhD or Master's degree required.
  • Advanced degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Marketing Analytics, Business Analytics, or related field preferred.


Experience & Skills
  • 5+ years of experience in AI, machine learning, data science, marketing technology, commercial analytics, or advanced analytics.
  • Demonstrated experience leading AI-driven transformation initiatives across one or more of the following: marketing, patient services, or commercial operations.
  • Strong expertise in modern AI technologies including Generative AI (LLMs), Agentic AI systems, NLP, and machine learning.
  • Hands-on experience with LLM applications, prompt engineering, RAG architectures, and/or AI agents.
  • Ability to translate complex business needs across marketing, patient, and commercial operations domains into AI product strategies and scalable solutions.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams across business and technical domains.
  • Experience evaluating or working with external AI vendors and enterprise AI platforms.
  • Excellent communication, storytelling, and stakeholder influence skills across both technical and executive audiences.
  • Pharma, healthcare, or regulated industry experience preferred.
  • Familiarity with CRM platforms (e.g., Veeva, Salesforce), omnichannel marketing ecosystems, and patient hub operations is a plus.


Location
  • Based in Titusville, NJ or Horsham, PA with required travel between both locations.


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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:
Advanced Analytics, Coaching, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Privacy Standards, Data Quality, Data Reporting, Data Savvy, Data Science, Data Visualization, Digital Fluency, Econometric Models, Organizing, Process Improvements, Strategic Thinking, Technical Credibility, Workflow Analysis

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $117,000 to $201,250 USD.

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

About Johnson & Johnson

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