Associate Director, Research & Development, Data Governance
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Associate Director leading R&D data governance initiatives within Johnson & Johnson MedTech. Focusing on data integrity and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders across the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the strategy, development, and execution of R&D data governance initiatives across MedTech
- Ensure the integrity, consistency, and usability of data within R&D systems
- Collaborate with cross functional stakeholders to establish standardized data definitions, processes, and controls
- Oversee the remediation, alignment, and rationalization of R&D Data
- Lead data cleansing initiatives
- Develop and deploy dashboards to monitor remediation volume, data accuracy, and quality improvements
- Provide expert guidance on the creation, review, and standardization of data contracts
- Develop standard templates and frameworks for consistent cross functional usage of R&D data
- Deliver training programs on R&D data foundations for internal stakeholders
Requirements:
- Degree or Master’s preferred within Engineering, Life Sciences, Research & Development, Information Management, or related fields
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in Research & Development, quality, regulatory, or related fields
- At least 5 years of experience in regulated industry
- Strong understanding of MedTech global markets (e.g., US, EU, China, Brazil)
- Proven leadership in data governance, R&D systems, and master data management
- Demonstrated strong leadership, organizational, and planning skills
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Highly skilled in establishing partnerships within function
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex data management and analytics issues
- Experience with Research & Development digital systems
- Experience designing and delivering training programs
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Retirement plan (pension)
- Savings plan (401(k))
- Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; 48 for Colorado residents; 56 for Washington residents
- 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
- Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for immediate family; 40 hours for extended family per calendar year
- Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
- Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
- Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

















