This job posting is anticipated to close on Jun 05 2026. We may however extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.
Description
At Johnson & Johnson, 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 jnj.com
As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.
Job Function:
Technology Product & Platform ManagementJob Sub Function:
Multi-Family Technology Product & Platform ManagementJob Category:
People LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:
California (Any City), New Jersey (Any City), Pennsylvania (Any City), Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaJob Description:
We are searching for top talent for Director AI/DS Platforms, Innovation. This position can be based in the following locations:
Hybrid: Raritan, NJ; West Chester, PA; Mumbai, India
Remote candidates in CA, NJ, and PA will be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the company.
Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):
US: R-076738
India: R-077613
The Director AI & DS Platforms, Innovation will own the build, delivery, and operationalization of a secure, compliant, and scalable AI platform and AI product ecosystem that enables MedTech business units to deliver measurable, high‑impact AI & DS solutions. This role operates within a federated model: business units own outcomes and use cases while the enterprise platform provides reusable capabilities, governance, drive AI literacy and operational rigor to scale AI responsibly across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and deliver the MedTech AI platform vision, roadmap, and operating model, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
- Develop core capabilities in AI/ML, Generative AI, MLOps, and system integration.
- Ensure platform architecture and operations align with security, privacy, and healthcare regulations.
- Transform key business goals into scalable AI solutions, partnering with business leaders for impact.
- Accelerate value with standardized frameworks, templates, and repeatable components.
- Identify and operationalize platform services needed for multiple use cases to drive standardization and reuse.
- Lead platform financial management, optimize costs and performance, and align investments with business outcomes.
- Implement FinOps practices for efficient AI workload management and deliver visibility on costs and value.
- Contribute towards enterprise AI governance, lead Responsible AI implementation, and ensure compliant innovation.
- Advise leadership on AI strategy, risks, and opportunities, and apply product management practices to platform services.
- Build and lead a high-performing, distributed team, developing technical and business skills in AI, data, and platform.
- Develop a culture of innovation, inclusion, accountability, continuous learning, and drive AI literacy.
Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 15+ years of progressive IT experience with substantial responsibility for Data & Analytics and platform delivery in regulated industries (life sciences, MedTech, or similar).
- Demonstrated hands‑on and strategic expertise with cloud platforms (Azure and AWS) and modern data platform architectures (data Lakehouse/warehouse, feature stores, streaming, APIs).
- Consistent track record leading large‑scale, enterprise transformation programs and delivering production‑grade platform products (MLOps, data engineering, integration).
- Strong understanding of regulatory, privacy, security, and commercial compliance considerations relevant to medical technology and healthcare.
- Experience leading and developing high‑performing, geographically distributed, cross‑functional teams.
- Excellent partner management, executive communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills; proven track record to influence in a matrixed organization.
- Outcomes‑focused mindset with strong organizational change, problem solving, and continuous improvement orientation.
Preferred
- Cross‑functional experience partnering across Commercial, R&D, and Supply Chain functions.
- Familiarity with Generative AI, model governance, Responsible AI practices, and production MLOps.
- Experience with FinOps, cloud cost optimization, and vendor management for large platform estates.
- Prior experience in MedTech, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences.
This position may require up to 20% domestic and international travel.
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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Business Alignment, Business Architecture, Business Process Design, Business Savvy, Computer Programming, Developing Others, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Platform as a Service (PaaS), Product Knowledge, Program Management, Software Development Management, Strategic Change, Succession Planning, Tactical Planning, Technical CredibilityThe anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$150,000.00 - $258,750.00Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s 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
