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.
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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