Head of Technology overseeing early development within Therapeutic Development & Clinical Supply at Johnson & Johnson. Leading technology strategy, project management, and application support.
Responsibilities
The Senior Director, Head of Technology – Early Development, will be responsible for the overall technology strategy, project management, and application support & development for the Therapeutic Development and Clinical Supply business function.
This is a critical leadership role in the Research Systems organization, supporting Discovery and Early Development.
You will focus on innovative and evolving capabilities and talent, and direct the strategy, architecture, build and operations of technology products to support the diverse laboratory and pilot plant network.
Additional duties include leading a team, reporting on progress, developing roadmaps, and ensuring compliance with established policies, among others.
Requirements
Bachelor’s level degree or equivalent is required 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
Up to 15% domestic and international travel will be required.
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