Associate Director, Research & Development Data Governance | J&J MedTech

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Johnson & Johnson MedTechis seeking an Associate Director Research & Development Data Governance.

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 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

As Associate Director Research & Development Data Governance you will be responsible for leading the strategy development and execution of R&D data governance initiatives across MedTech. This role ensures the integrity consistency and usability of data withinR&Dsystems. The position collaborates with cross functional stakeholders including Business Unit and RegionalR&D teams PLM teams Data Analytics and Quality teams to establish standardized data definitions processes and controls that support regulatory compliance operational efficiency and data driven decision making across the enterprise

What to expect:

R&D Data Governance Strategy & Leadership

Lead the end-to-end development implementation and maintenance of the R&D Data Dictionary including data elements ownership critical data attributes definition and alignment across global stakeholders.

Drive alignment among Data Stewards and functional partners to standardize R&D data constructs and reduce interpretational variability.

Chair and manage Data Governance forums workshops and cross functional working sessions to support decisionfunctional working sessions to support decision makingmaking and process alignment.

Data Quality Management

Oversee the remediation alignment and rationalization of R&D Data including mandatory and optional data elements.

Lead data cleansing initiatives.

Develop and deploy dashboards (e.g. Power BI) to monitor remediation volume data accuracy and quality improvements.

Data Contracts & Cross FunctionalFunctional Data Usage Governance

Provide expert guidance on the creation review and standardization of data contracts for MedTech teams.

Support triage and evaluation of data usage requests to ensure appropriate R&D data governance and compliance.

Develop standard templates and frameworks to enable consistent cross functionalfunctional usage of MT R&D data.

Continuous Improvement Training & Change Management

Deliver training programs on R&D data foundations (data quality data governance data management etc.) for internal stakeholders and career development cohorts.

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 regulatory environment.

Leadership & Talent Development

Mentor regulatory professionals through formal programs such as J&J Learn.

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

Lead by example to foster a collaborative inclusive and learning orientedoriented R&D community.

Who are we looking for

Degree or Masters preferred within either Engineering Life Sciences Research & Development Information Management or related fields

Preferred Related Industry Experience Research & Development Supply Chain Quality

Minimum of 10 years of experience in Research & Development quality regulatory or related fields with at least 5 years of experience in regulated industry

Strong understanding of MedTech global markets (e.g. US EU China Brazil).

Proven leadership in data governance R&D systems and master data management

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.

Strategic thinking and ability to partner with internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Ability to achieve results under demanding time constraints with expansive and changing priorities.

Experience with Research & Development digital systems

Ability to analyse complex datasets and develop actionable insights

Experience designing and delivering training programs

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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