Senior Manager, Data Science Programs - DDSAI - Therapeutics Development & Supply (TDS)

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Job Function:

Data Analytics & Computational Sciences

Job Sub Function:

Data Science Portfolio Management

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The R&D Data Science organization is seeking a Senior Manager, Data Science Programs to serve as the operational backbone of the TDS DDSAI team. This role owns portfolio management, capacity planning, stage-gate governance, and cross-functional coordination for the Data, Data Science & AI (DDSAI) Therapeutics Development & Supply (TDS) team, working closely with partner teams across TDS, DDSAI, and J&J Technology.  You will ensure the team's project portfolio is prioritized, resourced, tracked, and delivering measurable value against TDS's digital strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Portfolio & Program Management

·         Own the team's project portfolio process: intake, prioritization, sequencing, resource allocation, and stage-gate progression across all active workstreams.

·         Maintain portfolio-level dashboards, status reporting, and value-realization tracking for leadership visibility.

·         Manage dependencies across lighthouse projects, foundational workstreams, and cross-functional partner deliverables.

Capacity Planning & Resource Coordination

·         Forecast and manage team capacity across projects; flag conflicts and propose rebalancing to leadership.

·         Coordinate onboarding of new hires, consultants, and external collaborators into active projects.

·         Partner with Finance on budget tracking, headcount planning, and investment case development.

Governance & Operating Rhythm

·         Operationalize the TDS digital stage-gate framework for the DDSAI team's contributions.

·         Lead and facilitate project and portfolio review meetings,  sprint planning and review meetings, stand-ups and retrospectives internal to the team and with cross-functional partners.

·         Maintain governance artifacts: RACI matrices, risk registers, decision logs, and lessons learned.

Stakeholder Coordination

·         Serve as the primary coordination point between DDSAI-TDS and TDS, JJT and DDSAI cross-functional teams.

·         Support leadership in preparing materials for Digital Board reviews, LT updates, and DDSAI capability reviews.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

·         Bachelor's degree in a quantitative, scientific, or business discipline.

·         6+ years of experience in program management, portfolio management, or operational leadership in R&D, technology, or data science organizations.

·         Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder project portfolios with competing priorities and resource constraints.

·         Strong skills in capacity planning, financial tracking, and governance frameworks.

·         Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Smartsheet, MS Project) and executive reporting.

·         Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred

·         Experience in pharmaceutical R&D, life sciences, or regulated environments.

·         Familiarity with agile delivery practices and stage-gate governance models.

·         PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification.

·         Experience supporting data science, AI/ML, or digital transformation teams.

Why This Role Is Unique

This role sits at the center of one of J&J's fastest-growing R&D Data Science teams, ensuring that a portfolio spanning applied AI/ML, operations research, GenAI, and foundational data capabilities delivers against TDS's most ambitious digital transformation goals. You will shape how the team operates, scales, and demonstrates value.

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:

Advanced Analytics, Business Case Modeling, Consulting, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Privacy Standards, Data Science, Data Structures, Digital Fluency, Digital Strategy, End to End Implementation, Global Market, Negotiation, Organizing, Predictive Modeling, Process Improvements, Product Portfolio Management, Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$137,000.00 - $235,750.00

Additional 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 yearSick 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 yearHoliday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar yearWork, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar yearParental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a childBereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar yearCaregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 daysVolunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar yearMilitary Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar yearFor additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits