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
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