Associate Director – Transcend R&D Data Management
Position summary: The Data Management lead is accountable for leading the Data pillar for R&D within the Transcend transformation program. The role owns end‑to‑end data strategy and delivery outcomes across master and transactional data domains.
Responsibilities
* 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 close partnership with the 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.
* 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.
Approximate time allocation: 40% data readiness for releases, 30% data migration and cutover execution, 15% data governance, monitoring, controls, and remediation, 10% compliance, privacy, and information security alignment, 5% stakeholder management, partner oversight, and people leadership.
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.
* Cross‑functional exposure to 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.
Required Skills
* Clinical Supply Chain
* Clinical Trial Protocols
* Consulting
* Financial Competence
* Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
* Inventory Optimization
* Laboratory Operations
* Organizing
* Process Improvements
* Procurement Policies
* Program Management
* Regulatory Compliance
* Research and Development
* Stakeholder Engagement
* Stakeholder Management
* Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
* Technical Credibility
Preferred Skills
Preferred Skills include, but are not limited to, the competencies listed in the Required Skills section.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
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. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, you may contact the Employee Health Support Center.
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