Manager, Research & Development Data Office | J&J MedTech

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Johnson & Johnson MedTech is seeking aManager Research & Development Data Office.

Who are we

At Johnson & Johnson MedTech we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented treated and cured where treatments are smarter and less invasive and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at

The MedTech Regulatory Affairs and R&D Data Office (RADO) is responsible for establishing the data governance process and applying consistent data governance and standards across Regulatory Affairs and R&D as part of a unified MedTech data strategy under the MedTech Data Office (MTDO). The aim is to ensure consistent data governance and standards across functions and enable trusted well governed data to sustain our competitive edge.

Purpose of the role

You will be responsible will be responsible for the implementation and execution of key data governance initiatives within the R&D Data Office.

Core to the role will be the establishment of an R&D Data Dictionary building an R&D Data Quality Management Framework and managing a coherent Change Management Program with R&D stakeholders across multiple business units.

The role requires strong cross-functional leadership practical metadata-management experience and the ability to translate regulatory and business requirements into measurable delivery plans.

What to expect:

R&D Data Dictionary

Coordinate the development and implementation of the R&D Data Dictionary

Align stakeholders to identify data ownership and approve attribute definitions

Form and manage a data steward community for regular coordination and escalation.

Maintain and enhance business metadata and data catalog entries to improve data discoverability and understanding.

Data Quality Framework

Build an R&D Data Quality framework that will allow the monitoring of R&D data quality providing insights to drive remediation and data accuracy improvements

Create R&D Data Quality Dashboards to track and manage data quality performance

Work with stakeholders to implement efficient data cleansing solutions

Change Management & Continuous Improvement

Oversee an awareness training and change management initiative that informs involves and engages the R&D Data Office community

Facilitate feedback sessions with Data Stewards to strengthen collaboration refine processes and improve data governance practices.

Promote a culture of high data quality transparency and operational excellence within the R&D environment.

Leadership & Talent Development

Demonstrate and model J&J Leadership Imperatives (Live Our Credo Connect Shape Grow) through daily actions cross functional influence and capability building.

Lead by example to foster a collaborative inclusive and learning oriented regulatory community.

Who are we looking for

Bachelors Degree or equivalent

Preferred Area of Study: Engineering Life Sciences Research & Development Information Management or related fields

Preferred Related Industry Experience: Research & Development Supply Chain Quality

Minimum of 6 years of experience in Research & Development quality regulatory or related fields

In depth understanding of data governance data quality and meta data management principles

Strong experience with application of Research & Development digital and data systems.

Demonstrated strong leadership organizational and planning skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with global teams and a diverse work force and customer base.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders to build and maintain relationships and to quickly build credibility at all levels in the organization.

Highly skilled in establishing partnerships within function successfully influence senior leaders and able to work collaboratively in a highly matrixed environment.

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex data management and analytics issues.

What type of mark willYOUmake

By joining Johnson & Johnson MedTech you will find boundless opportunities to craft your path & amplify your impact inside & outside our walls. And with our commitment to be the worlds healthiest workforce you can strengthen your body as well and your you work at Johnson & Johnson you can touch over a Billion lives worldwide every day. And when you apply your talent to our collective purpose theres no end to the lasting impact we can make together. And that changes everything.

Whats in it forYOU

Its important to us that you feel you can bring your whole self to work; at Johnson & Johnson we provide an environment for you to fulfil your career aspirations as well as promoting your physical and mental wellbeing. As part of our offering you will receive a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as benefits that can be tailored to what is valuable to you throughout different stages of your life.

Johnson & Johnson: Changing health for humanity

Were building a world where complex diseases are prevented and cured treatments are smarter and less invasiveand solutions are personal.

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