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Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson
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Johnson & Johnson is a global healthcare company working across innovative medicine and medical technology. Its teams develop solutions in oncology, immunology, neuroscience, specialty ophthalmology, interventional care, and orthopaedics, combining science and technology to address complex health needs. The company also emphasizes health equity, environmental sustainability, diversity, and inclusion as it serves providers, patients, and communities worldwide.
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Head of Technology, Systems and Engineering - Hybrid

Lead shared R&D technology platforms, AI, cloud, engineering, and operations for Johnson & Johnson’s Innovative Medicine organization. Shape secure, scalable systems that support pharmaceutical research and development.

USUnited StatesNJNew JerseyPAPennsylvania
$178,000 – $307,050 / year
HybridFull-timeLeadEnglish RequiredChief Technology Officer
CloudCyber SecuritySDLC

Description

  • Define, operate, and modernize shared technology platforms and products that support end-to-end Innovative Medicine R&D
  • Lead cross-functional platforms and products covering R&D finance and planning, data, AI and compute, enterprise tools, software engineering, cloud optimization, operations, reliability, and product lifecycle management
  • Partner with R&D product lines, Technology Services, Information Security and Risk Management, Finance, Data Science, Engineering, Architecture, and business leaders
  • Set and execute technology strategies and product roadmaps for R&D finance, portfolio planning, resource planning, investment management, forecasting, and performance management
  • Lead shared data, AI, analytics, and compute platform capabilities
  • Advance cloud, data engineering, AI/ML operations, automation, and platform engineering practices
  • Own operational excellence, reliability, observability, resiliency, performance, and service management for critical platforms
  • Advance software and cloud optimization, SDLC automation, DevSecOps, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, test automation, and release management
  • Embed security-by-design practices and coordinate security assessments, risk remediation, infrastructure dependencies, identity and access, resilience, and compliance
  • Establish and enforce enterprise tools, engineering standards, architecture patterns, operational controls, and governance processes
  • Direct the Cross R&D product portfolio through strategy, roadmap prioritization, funding alignment, delivery oversight, and stakeholder engagement
  • Lead, coach, and develop a large, globally distributed team of technology leaders, product managers, engineers, and operations professionals
  • Build an inclusive, high-performing leadership culture across regions and functions
  • Own application and technology lifecycle strategy, including rationalization, upgrades, modernization, decommissioning, vendor transitions, and technical debt remediation
  • Monitor platform health, lifecycle risk, end-of-life dependencies, product ownership, investment needs, KPIs, adoption, and value realization
  • Travel 15–20% domestically and internationally

Requirements

  • A master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred; an advanced degree is also preferred
  • At least 15 years of progressive technology leadership experience
  • Substantial ownership of enterprise platforms, operations, product portfolios, or technology transformation
  • Experience in life sciences, healthcare, biotech, pharmaceuticals, or another highly regulated global environment is preferred
  • Expert-level knowledge of cloud platforms, data and AI platforms, application portfolio management, software engineering, technology operations, and cybersecurity integration
  • Experience leading large, globally distributed, matrixed teams and influencing results across business, technology, external partners, and shared enterprise services
  • Ability to set enterprise direction, strengthen the leadership pipeline, develop diverse talent, and drive accountability and performance at scale
  • Strong financial discipline and portfolio management expertise
  • Ability to connect technology investments with measurable business value
  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management abilities
  • Experience with Agile and product-centric delivery, DevSecOps, FinOps, ALM/TLM, and architecture governance is strongly preferred
  • Deep knowledge of pharmaceutical R&D operating models and shared technology capabilities across Discovery, Development, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Safety, Data Science, and R&D operations
  • Experience leading large-scale platforms and products across finance and planning, data, AI, compute, engineering enablement, cloud, enterprise tools, or technology operations
  • Ability to operate critical technology services with high reliability, effective service management, measurable performance, and disciplined risk management
  • Experience partnering with enterprise technology, security, infrastructure, architecture, finance, procurement, data, quality, and business leaders in complex global environments
  • Demonstrated success advancing software engineering excellence, SDLC automation, DevSecOps, cloud optimization, platform modernization, and application lifecycle management
  • Ability to shape roadmaps, develop business cases, manage funding, measure value realization, and prioritize investments across a broad product portfolio
  • Experience managing vendor ecosystems, technology dependencies, and multiyear modernization programs
  • Strong executive communication and influencing skills
  • Experience leading through complexity and change across regions, cultures, and functions
  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and company policies
  • Promote safe work practices and complete required team training

Benefits

  • 120 hours of vacation per calendar year
  • 40 hours of sick time per calendar year; 48 hours for Colorado residents and 56 hours for Washington residents
  • 13 calendar days of holiday pay, including floating holidays
  • Up to 40 hours of work, personal, and family time per calendar year
  • 480 hours of parental leave within one year of a child’s birth, adoption, or foster placement
  • 240 hours of bereavement leave for an immediate family member and 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
  • 80 hours of caregiver leave during a rolling 52-week period
  • 32 hours of volunteer leave per calendar year
  • 80 hours of military spouse time off per calendar year
  • Inclusive interviews and disability accommodations
  • Equal opportunity employment

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