Johnson & Johnson

Senior Manager, Data Science Programs - DDSAI - Therapeutics Development & Supply (TDS)

Johnson & Johnson$137K — $235K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a quantitative, scientific, or business discipline.
  • 6+ years of experience in program or portfolio management within R&D, technology, or data science.
  • Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder project portfolios under resource constraints.
  • Strong skills in capacity planning, financial tracking, and governance frameworks.
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as JIRA, Smartsheet, or MS Project.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Own the team's project portfolio process including intake, prioritization, and resource allocation.
  • Maintain dashboards and status reports for leadership visibility on project progress and value realization.
  • Manage project dependencies across various workstreams and cross-functional teams.
  • Forecast and manage team capacity and flag conflicts for leadership intervention.
  • Coordinate the onboarding of new hires and external collaborators into ongoing projects.
  • Operationalize the digital stage-gate framework and lead portfolio review meetings.
  • Serve as the main coordinator between various teams to facilitate project updates and reviews.

Benefits

  • Eligible for the Company’s retirement and savings plan (401(k)).
  • Participation in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
  • Vacation of 120 hours per calendar year.
  • Sick time ranging up to 56 hours per calendar year based on location.
  • 13 days of holiday pay per calendar year.
  • Parental leave of 480 hours within one year of a child's birth/adoption.
  • Volunteer leave of 32 hours per calendar year.
Full Job Description
Job Function: Data Analytics & Computational Sciences Job Sub Function: Data Science Portfolio Management Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America Job Description: Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for Senior Manager, Data Science Programs - DDSAI - Therapeutics Development & Supply (TDS) The primary location for this position is Spring House, PA. POSITION SUMMARY The R&D Data Science organization is seeking a Senior Manager, Data Science Programs to serve as the operational backbone of the TDS DDSAI team. This role owns portfolio management, capacity planning, stage-gate governance, and cross-functional coordination for the Data, Data Science & AI (DDSAI) Therapeutics Development & Supply (TDS) team, working closely with partner teams across TDS, DDSAI, and J&J Technology. You will ensure the team's project portfolio is prioritized, resourced, tracked, and delivering measurable value against TDS's digital strategy. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Portfolio & Program Management · Own the team's project portfolio process: intake, prioritization, sequencing, resource allocation, and stage-gate progression across all active workstreams. · Maintain portfolio-level dashboards, status reporting, and value-realization tracking for leadership visibility. · Manage dependencies across lighthouse projects, foundational workstreams, and cross-functional partner deliverables. Capacity Planning & Resource Coordination · Forecast and manage team capacity across projects; flag conflicts and propose rebalancing to leadership. · Coordinate onboarding of new hires, consultants, and external collaborators into active projects. · Partner with Finance on budget tracking, headcount planning, and investment case development. Governance & Operating Rhythm · Operationalize the TDS digital stage-gate framework for the DDSAI team's contributions. · Lead and facilitate project and portfolio review meetings, sprint planning and review meetings, stand-ups and retrospectives internal to the team and with cross-functional partners. · Maintain governance artifacts: RACI matrices, risk registers, decision logs, and lessons learned. Stakeholder Coordination · Serve as the primary coordination point between DDSAI-TDS and TDS, JJT and DDSAI cross-functional teams. · Support leadership in preparing materials for Digital Board reviews, LT updates, and DDSAI capability reviews. QUALIFICATIONS Required · Bachelor's degree in a quantitative, scientific, or business discipline. · 6+ years of experience in program management, portfolio management, or operational leadership in R&D, technology, or data science organizations. · Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder project portfolios with competing priorities and resource constraints. · Strong skills in capacity planning, financial tracking, and governance frameworks. · Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Smartsheet, MS Project) and executive reporting. · Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences. Preferred · Experience in pharmaceutical R&D, life sciences, or regulated environments. · Familiarity with agile delivery practices and stage-gate governance models. · PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification. · Experience supporting data science, AI/ML, or digital transformation teams. Why This Role Is Unique This role sits at the center of one of J&J's fastest-growing R&D Data Science teams, ensuring that a portfolio spanning applied AI/ML, operations research, GenAI, and foundational data capabilities delivers against TDS's most ambitious digital transformation goals. You will shape how the team operates, scales, and demonstrates value. #JRDDS #JNJDataScience JNJIMRND-DS Required Skills: Preferred Skills: Advanced Analytics, Business Case Modeling, Consulting, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Privacy Standards, Data Science, Data Structures, Digital Fluency, Digital Strategy, End to End Implementation, Global Market, Negotiation, Organizing, Predictive Modeling, Process Improvements, Product Portfolio Management, Technical Credibility 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

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