VP, Head of Technology – Innovative Medicine Global Development
Titusville, FL - USA
Job Summary
At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are 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 more at
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Job Function:
Technology Product & Platform ManagementJob Sub Function:
Multi-Family Technology Product & Platform ManagementJob Category:
People LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:
Raritan New Jersey United States of America Spring House Pennsylvania United States of America Titusville New Jersey United States of AmericaJob Description:
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine R&D is dedicated to advancing transformative therapies and pioneering research to improve global health. We harness the power of science technology and collaboration to deliver innovative solutions that address unmet medical needs. Our technology leaders partner across functions and geographies to align business strategy with cutting-edge digital solutions driving outcomes and delivering exceptional experiences for patients and stakeholders.
Role Summary
The Head of Technology for Innovative Medicine Global Development (GD) is a senior technology leader responsible for defining and executing the technology strategy that enables endtoend clinical development from study design through submission and lifecycle management. This role partners closely with Global Development business leaders to modernize clinical platforms accelerate execution improve trial efficiency and enable datadriven decisionmaking across the development portfolio.
The role leads technology capabilities supporting clinical trial execution clinical data management site and patient engagement study startup and medical monitoring realworld evidence and regulatory submissions leveraging AI automation and advanced analytics to reduce cycle times improve quality and enhance patient-centric outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Define and execute the Global Development technology strategy product roadmaps and architecture aligned to clinical pipeline priorities and portfolio needs.
Lead technology enablement across the clinical development lifecyclestudy design startup execution closeout and submissionwith a strong focus on speed quality and scalability.
Embed patientcentric sitecentric and investigatorcentric design across clinical platforms.
Provide strategic and operational leadership for core clinical development platforms including CTMS EDC eTMF RTSM eCOA site payments and investigator engagement solutions.
Drive integration across clinical safety regulatory and data platforms to ensure endtoend visibility and interoperability.
Champion modern product management practices to continuously improve usability performance and adoption by study teams.
Establish a unified clinical data and analytics ecosystem enabling realtime trial insights operational transparency and predictive decisionmaking.
Leverage AI automation and advanced analytics to improve protocol feasibility enrollment forecasting site performance and riskbased trial oversight.
Enable access to highquality clinical and realworld data to support development strategy and regulatory interactions.
Partner closely with Clinical Operations Study Management and Medical Monitoring leaders to optimize trial execution and reduce cycle times.
Modernize study startup site activation enrollment and monitoring workflows to improve predictability and execution excellence.
Scale global capabilities that support decentralized hybrid and innovative trial models.
Act as a trusted technology partner to Global Development leadership coshaping strategy priorities and investment decisions.
Translate Clinical Development needs into scalable technology capabilities and measurable business outcomes.
Represent technology in senior governance forums influencing crossfunctional roadmaps and funding decisions.
Lead financial management portfolio planning and program governance for the Global Development technology organization.
Track value realization through metrics such as cycletime reduction cost efficiency quality improvement and study performance outcomes.
Ensure predictable highquality delivery across a global matrixed organization.
Identify and scale innovation through partnerships with vendors startups and ecosystem partners focused on clinical development transformation.
Bring external benchmarks and industry best practices into strategy and execution to continuously evolve the development operating model.
Professional Experience
Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical Global Development value chain with handson experience enabling digital capabilities across clinical development clinical operations safety and regulatory submission workflows.
Proven ability to partner crossfunctionally with Global Development Clinical Operations Medical Regulatory Quality and Data & Analytics leaders to deliver outcomes and drive enterprise change.
Demonstrated success building datadriven business cases quantifying value and tracking benefits such as clinical cycletime reduction cost efficiency productivity gains and quality improvements.
Strategic technology leader with strong technical depth and the ability to translate complex clinical and technical concepts into clear actionable insights for senior development leadership.
Extensive experience leading large complex global programs and portfolios including platform modernization operatingmodel transformation and multivendor delivery.
Strong track record of shaping the future direction of clinical development technologies leveraging external benchmarks industry best practices and emerging innovation.
Skilled in building and leading global matrixed teams and fostering highimpact collaboration across regions functions and partners.
Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity resolve conflict constructively and maintain trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the Global Development organization.
Qualifications
Masters degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or a related field.
15 years of progressive technology leadership experience in biotech R&D with a strong preference for Clinical Development and Clinical Operations environments.
Proven experience leading large global matrixed organizations within complex enterprise settings.
Demonstrated expertise in applying advanced technologies (e.g. AI/ML cloud platforms agentic) to accelerate clinical development outcomes.
Strong ability to define shape and deliver complex initiatives endtoend working collaboratively across business technology and external partners.
Exceptional leadership analytical and problemsolving skills with a track record of sound judgment and decisionmaking in highimpact environments.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex clinical and technical concepts for senior and diverse audiences.
Experience with Agile and productcentric delivery models process engineering and rapid experimentation or prototyping strongly preferred.
Willingness to travel approximately 25% internationally and domestically to support global development partnerships.
What We Offer
Opportunity to influence the future of innovative medicine R&D technology at scale.
Collaborative mission-driven environment with access to global experts across science product and technology.
Competitive benefits and professional development opportunities.
How to Apply
If you are a strategic technology leader passionate about transforming IM Global Development through data automation and modern engineering wed like to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting relevant experience and preferred location.
Johnson & Johnson is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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 external applicants please contact us via . internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource
The Company maintains highly competitive performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporations performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Companys discretion on an individual basis.
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Business Continuity Management (BCM) Business Planning Business Savvy Computer Programming Creating Purpose Developing Others Give Feedback Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Inclusive Leadership Leadership Managing Managers Platform as a Service (PaaS) Product Knowledge Relationship Building Software Development Management Strategic Change Technical Credibility VisualizationsThe anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$199000.00 - $366850.00Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans employees are eligible to participate in the Companys consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).This position is eligible to participate in the Companys 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
Additional information can be found through the link below.
Co-Ops and Intern Positions: Please use the following language:
Co-Ops/Interns are eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan.
Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington up to 56 hours per calendar year.
Co-Ops and Interns are eligible to participate in the Companys consolidated retirement plan (pension).
Required Experience:
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