Associate Director, Research & Development Data Governance

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is seeking an Associate Director, Research & Development Data Governance. Who are we? At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com The MedTech Regulatory Affairs and R&D Data Office (RADO), is responsible for establishing the data governance process and applying consistent data governance standards across Regulatory Affairs and R&D, as part of a unified MedTech data strategy under the MedTech Data Office (MTDO). The aim is to ensure consistent data governance and standards across functions and enable trusted, well governed data to sustain our competitive edge. Purpose of the role As Associate Director, Research & Development Data Governance, you will be responsible for leading the strategy, development, and execution of R&D data governance initiatives across MedTech. This role ensures the integrity, consistency, and usability of data within R&D systems. The position collaborates with cross functional stakeholders, including Business Unit and Regional R&D teams, PLM teams, Data Analytics, and Quality teams, to establish standardized data definitions, processes, and controls that support regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and data driven decision making across the enterprise

Requirements

Degree or Master’s preferred within either Engineering, Life Sciences, Research & Development, Information Management, or related fields
Minimum of 10 years of experience in Research & Development, quality, regulatory, or related fields, with 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 with the ability to work cross-functionally with global teams and a diverse work force and customer base.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, to build and maintain relationships, and to quickly build credibility at all levels in the organization.
Highly skilled in establishing partnerships within function, successfully influence senior leaders and able to work collaboratively in a highly matrixed environment.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex data management and analytics issues.
Strategic thinking and ability to partner with internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Ability to achieve results under demanding time constraints with expansive and changing priorities.
Experience with Research & Development digital systems
Ability to analyse complex datasets and develop actionable insights
Experience designing and delivering training programs

Nice To Haves

Preferred Related Industry Experience, Research & Development, Supply Chain, Quality

Responsibilities

R&D Data Governance Strategy & Leadership Lead the end-to-end development, implementation, and maintenance of the R&D Data Dictionary, including data elements ownership, critical data attributes definition, and alignment across global stakeholders.
Drive alignment among Data Stewards and functional partners to standardize R&D data constructs and reduce interpretational variability.
Chair and manage Data Governance forums, workshops, and cross functional working sessions to support decision‑functional working sessions to support decision making‑making and process alignment.
Data Quality Management Oversee the remediation, alignment, and rationalization of R&D Data, including mandatory and optional data elements.
Lead data cleansing initiatives.
Develop and deploy dashboards (e.g., Power BI) to monitor remediation volume, data accuracy, and quality improvements.
Data Contracts & Cross Functional‑Functional Data Usage Governance Provide expert guidance on the creation, review, and standardization of data contracts for MedTech teams.
Support triage and evaluation of data usage requests to ensure appropriate R&D data governance and compliance.
Develop standard templates and frameworks to enable consistent cross functional‑functional usage of MT R&D data.
Continuous Improvement, Training & Change Management Deliver training programs on R&D data foundations (data quality, data governance, data management, etc.) for internal stakeholders and career development cohorts.
Facilitate feedback sessions with Data Stewards to strengthen collaboration, refine processes, and improve data governance practices.
Promote a culture of high data quality, transparency, and operational excellence within the regulatory environment.
Leadership & Talent Development Mentor regulatory professionals through formal programs such as J&J Learn.
Demonstrate and model J&J Leadership Imperatives (Live Our Credo, Connect, Shape, Grow) through daily actions, cross functional‑functional influence, and capability building.
Lead by example to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and learning oriented‑oriented R&D community.

Benefits

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 –120 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