Director, AI Strategy & Transformation

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Horsham, PA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of AI Strategy & Transformation will serve as a key strategic leader helping shape and accelerate Johnson & Johnson’s enterprise AI and data agenda. This role will partner closely with senior executives, AI leaders and business stakeholders to identify strategic opportunities, drive cross-functional initiatives, establish governance and operating models and translate emerging AI and data priorities into measurable business outcomes. The Johnson & Johnson AI Council (JJAIC) and Johnson & Johnson Data Management Council (JJDMC) are critical mechanisms through which this leader will drive enterprise alignment, decision making and execution. This role will serve as a key partner to the Co-Chairs of both the JJAIC and JJDMC. This role will report to the Senior Director, Technology, Strategy & Innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Familiarity with AI and generative AI trends and opportunities in industry.
Demonstrated ability to frame ambiguous problems, develop structured recommendations and drive organizational alignment.
Proven success in strategy development, project management, process improvement, and execution of enterprise-level initiatives.
Strong financial acumen
Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage audiences across multiple levels of the organization.
Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and influence outcomes across complex organizations.
Experience advising senior executives on strategic initiatives or organizational transformation.
Experience leading change management efforts that support strategic transformation.
Experience translating strategic priorities into measurable plans, outcomes, and performance metrics.

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent advanced business degree preferred
10+ years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, enterprise transformation, Chief of staff or strategic planning roles strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Connect with and understand AI and data related initiatives and needs across sector- and function-based teams to identify areas in which the JJAIC and JJDMC can create value for the enterprise.
Collaborate with JJAIC and JJDMC Co-Chairs and other senior leadership to define and prioritize strategic initiatives that support the Council’s strategic priorities.
Identify emerging opportunities to accelerate AI adoption across Johnson & Johnson and develop recommendations for enterprise investment, prioritization, and execution.
Facilitate workstream/sprint sessions, working with cross-functional teams to prioritize deliverables, develop strategic plans, and align timelines for current and future initiatives.
Manage the workstream portfolio by launching new sprints, closing completed ones, and providing guidance and support to sprint leads as needed.
Monitor industry trends and turn insights into strategies and operational improvements, while bringing external perspectives to the Council and facilitating sessions as needed.
Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to JJAIC and JJDMC leadership and senior executives, providing external perspectives, strategic analysis and recommendations on enterprise AI priorities, opportunities, risks and operating models
Develop executive level communications, including business cases, narratives and decision frameworks
Drive alignment across business, technology, data, legal and governance stakeholders to accelerate AI adoption and business impact
Develop and implement frameworks to assess operational performance, identify improvement opportunities, and drive efficiency across sectors and functions.
Own and drive the governance processes for collection, calculation, reporting, and monitoring of data quality index on a quarterly basis.
Track progress, manage risks, and identify interdependencies across initiatives to maintain alignment, bring teams together where efforts overlap, and proactively mitigate risks or capitalize on opportunities.
Present strategic recommendations, performance metrics, and progress updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.
Drive Council activities, including preparation, content development, facilitation, and follow-up, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
Collaborate closely with Council members and teams to facilitate meetings such as monthly updates, executive sponsor briefings, and board presentations.
Lead strategic Steering Committee sessions, shaping Council direction and surfacing risks and opportunities.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
short- and long-term disability
business accident insurance
group legal insurance
consolidated retirement plan (pension)
savings plan (401(k))
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 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
Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
Caregiver Leave – 10 days
Volunteer Leave – 4 days
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours