VP, Data, Analytics, AI & Automation Officer, Orthopedics

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Job Function:

Technology Enterprise Strategy & Security

Job Sub Function:

Data Architecture

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone Orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

About DePuy Synthes

DePuy Synthes is a global leader in Orthopaedics, advancing patient care through innovative solutions across joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, and related surgical technologies. As DePuy Synthes separates from Johnson & Johnson to become the world's largest, most comprehensive Orthopaedics-focused company, the organization is entering a defining chapter-establishing its own corporate identity, voice, culture, and reputation while continuing to serve patients, customers, and healthcare systems around the world.

Position Summary

The VP - Data, Analytics, AI & Automation Officer (CDAO) will lead the global strategy and execution for data, analytics, artificial intelligence, and intelligent automation across DePuy Synthes.

This executive will establish the company's enterprise data foundation, enabling data-driven decision making, digital surgery innovation, operational efficiency, and AI-enabled business transformation.

This role will build modern data platforms, AI capabilities, and automation frameworks that power innovation across R&D, supply chain, manufacturing, commercial operations, and corporate functions.

This role will also play a key role in building the data architecture during the separation.

Key Responsibilities:

Enterprise Data Strategy

• Define the enterprise data strategy and roadmap for the standalone DePuy Synthes organization.
• Establish enterprise data governance, quality, and stewardship frameworks.

Modern Data Platform

• Build and operate the company's modern data platform and data lakehouse architecture.
• Enable enterprise data integration across ERP, CRM, manufacturing systems, clinical data, and commercial systems.

AI & Machine Learning

• Develop and deploy AI/ML capabilities across:
• supply chain optimization
• predictive maintenance
• demand forecasting
• quality analytics
• clinical and product analytics
• commercial insights

Intelligent Automation

• Lead enterprise automation strategy including:
• robotic process automation
• intelligent workflows
• AI agents
• operational automation

Advanced Analytics

• Build advanced analytics capabilities supporting:
• commercial performance
• surgeon engagement
• hospital analytics
• supply chain optimization
• financial planning

Data Governance & Compliance

• Ensure global data governance, regulatory compliance, and ethical AI practices across all data and AI initiatives.

Data & AI Talent Strategy

• Build and scale world-class global data, AI, and analytics teams.

Strategic Impact

This role will establish data as a strategic asset and enable:

• AI-driven innovation in Orthopaedics
• predictive supply chains and smart factories
• surgeon and hospital insights
• improved product quality and safety
• accelerated R&D innovation

Key Stakeholders

Internal:

• Chief Information Officer
• Chief Technology Officer
• VP - Digital & Commercial Excellence Officer
• R&D Leadership
• Global Supply Chain Leadership
• Finance and Corporate functions

External:

• AI and data platform partners
• analytics technology providers
• research institutions

Leadership Scope

Global leadership responsibility for:

• Data Engineering
• Enterprise Data Governance
• Analytics & BI
• Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
• Intelligent Automation
• Data Platforms

Experience & Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in data, analytics, or AI leadership roles
• Experience building enterprise data platforms and AI programs at scale
• Strong experience leading data transformation in global enterprises
• Deep expertise in:
• AI / Machine Learning
• Data platforms
• Data governance
• Advanced analytics
• Experience supporting regulated industries preferred (MedTech, Pharma, Healthcare).
• Experience supporting enterprise carve-outs or large-scale digital transformation programs preferred.

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 and 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, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Agile Leadership, Budget Management, Business Architecture, Business Savvy, Data Architecture, Data Migrations, Data Visualization, Developing Others, Digital Marketing Technology, Emerging Technologies, Inclusive Leadership, Information Security Management System (ISMS), Information Technology Strategies, Leadership, Managing Managers, Relationship Building, Tactical Planning

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$199,000.00 - $366,850.00

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- 160 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

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits