We are searching for the best talent for an Associate Director, Transcend R&D Data Management role in Allschwil, Switzerland, Beerse, Belgium, or the U.S. (Malvern, PA or Horsham, PA).
Purpose
Innovative Medicine Transcend is a global business transformation program that will modernize our foundational supply chain processes and harmonize them into one “clean” ERP (SAP S4 Hana) for growth and efficiency gains. The program will simplify the Pharm ERP landscape from 7 to 1, standardizing processes to provide a cost‑effective, fit‑for‑purpose digital backbone that supports the Pharm business with agility. R&D is an integral part of the IM Transcend program, and the Transcend R&D team is transforming and standardizing relevant R&D supply chain processes within the global IM Transcend template.
You Will Be Responsible For
* Set and execute the Transcend R&D Data strategy, roadmap, and data deliverables aligned to Transcend release milestones and Program Increment cadence.
* Define data domain scope, standards, and ownership model (RACI); chair data decision forums and manage escalations across the program.
* Lead data governance and stewardship operating model, including policies, procedures, controls, and lifecycle management.
* Direct data migration and cutover execution, including profiling, cleansing, mapping, reconciliation, and formal sign‑off in partnership with program data management team and technology partners.
* Partner with architecture and integration teams to ensure end‑to‑end data flows support business processes and downstream reporting and analytics.
* Embed compliance‑by‑design for regulated data by aligning with SDLC/CSV controls, privacy requirements, and information security risk management.
* Lead and develop cross‑functional teams and partners; provide executive‑level status reporting and proactively manage cross‑pillar dependencies.
Approximate Percentage Of Time & Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities
* 40% Data readiness for releases, including design/build/test coordination and adoption readiness.
* 30% Data migration and cutover execution and stabilization.
* 15% Data governance, monitoring, controls, and remediation.
* 10% Compliance, privacy, and information security alignment.
* 5% Stakeholder management, partner oversight, and people leadership.
Other Duties
* Support internal and external audits, inspections, and regulatory inquiries related to data controls and integrity.
* Contribute to continuous improvement of Transcend data standards, templates, and delivery practices.
* Support Hypercare and transition to steady‑state master data team.
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred in Business or Information Systems, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
* 10+ years of experience leading data governance, master data management, and/or data quality initiatives in complex global organizations.
* Proven experience delivering large‑scale SAP and data transformations, including data migration and cutover.
* Strong knowledge of data integrity principles, internal controls, and validation/quality expectations for computerized systems.
* Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams, influence senior stakeholders, and drive decisions in a matrixed environment.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate business needs into actionable data outcomes.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with SAP MDG, data quality tools, common data layers and/or metadata management solutions.
* Experience in R&D, Clinical Supply Chain, or regulated supply chain environments.
* Experience working within global template and deployment models.
* Familiarity with analytics enablement and harmonized enterprise data products.
* Agile methodology, Jira tool.
* Travel up to 10%.
Key Working Relationships
* Transcend R&D leadership, including Release Leads, Functional Leads, and Program Management.
* Clinical Supply Chain central data management.
* Global Process and Data Leaders, Global Template Owners/Managers and Global Business Owners.
* Technology teams covering architecture, integration, data migration, testing, and support.
* Quality, Compliance, and Risk partners, including Technology Quality/CSV, GxP, SOX (as applicable), and ISRM.
Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
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