Hybrid Head of Technology – Early Development

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About the role

  • Senior Director leading technology strategy for Therapeutic Development. Overseeing project management and innovation across the R&D ecosystem at Johnson & Johnson.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the overall technology strategy, project management, and application support & development for the Therapeutic Development and [Clinical] Supply business function.
  • Lead a team of about 5-8 direct reports along with 15 - 20 indirect employees and contractors.
  • Report on the progress of workstreams/capabilities within scope of responsibility.
  • Develop a future roadmap for systems or capability areas within areas of responsibility and ensure the technical approaches and capabilities solutions are in-line with technical/business strategy.
  • Complete understanding and experience working within and leading an Agile development team.
  • Accountable for the day-to-day operation of Therapeutic Development and Supply Systems.
  • Provide evaluation and cost estimation for all projects, enhancements and roll outs.
  • Understand core internal IT products and drive business value by working with Suppliers like: Biovia, Revvity, Benchling, PAS-X, NGENCODAC, OMP, IVRS and other vendors.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s level degree or equivalent in Computer Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or a related subject area; an advanced degree (MBA or MS) is preferred.
  • A PhD and demonstrable expertise in CMC is an advantage
  • A minimum of 10-years of IT experience is required, along with a minimum of 5-years of experience leading others
  • Working knowledge of drug development, GMP manufacturing and supply
  • Proven experience in several of the following:
  • o FAIR data management
  • o Laboratory & plant data automation
  • o Intelligent automation of AI/ML training & deployment
  • o Provisioning scalable, efficient & cost-effective high-performance compute
  • Must possess knowledge of process engineering data models and integration solutions
  • A proven track record of project delivery and business relationship management
  • Understanding of R&D development, particularly small molecule development and processes
  • Ability to translate business requirements into technology solutions
  • Strong leadership skills – operate as an independent leader with understanding and appreciation of the global/enterprise context
  • Strong consultative and facilitation skills required
  • Strong presentation skills – ability to speak across various forums and communicate to a broad, diverse audience required
  • Prior experience in therapeutics development AND pharmaceutical supply chain and associated IT systems within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
  • Experience with large scale portfolio clinical, clinical data warehouse and/or clinical operations technologies such as Biovia, Revvity, Benchling, Genedata, Korber, OMP, IVRS

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development

Job title

Head of Technology – Early Development

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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