Director, Global Master Data Management & Data Governance

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Cincinnati, OH

1d•$150,000 - $258,750

About The Position

The Director, Global Master Data Management (MDM) Governance owns the Master Data Management policy, domain-to-platform assignment, quality standards, and decision rights for the global Orthopaedics organization. The role supports the design and implementation of data systems and infrastructure, providing a strategic framework and clear alignment across systems and applications. The position owns MDM data, systems, infrastructure, strategic processes, projects, and day-to-day operations supporting Commercial, Supply Chain, R&D, and Corporate Systems, including their connections to Enterprise Data Warehouses, the Enterprise Data Lake, and business solution environments. It leads the global MDM data and systems landscape, assesses and harmonizes organizational needs, and manages a team and partners to deliver landscape priorities. The Director provides leadership and mentorship, develops team capabilities and partner understanding of MDM processes, establishes metrics and improvement initiatives, and makes independent decisions and recommendations to Information Technologies leadership. The role works with internal teams and senior leaders to define requirements, address system and data deficiencies, improve operational capability, and support the use of MDM tools through education, training, and tool development. The position also ensures compliance with applicable company and government requirements and, where applicable, health, safety, and environmental guidelines. The role will help scale the DePuy Synthes MDM ecosystem into a global, best-in-class medallion architecture supporting enterprise applications and AI environments, maintain high-quality data as an organizational asset, and enable data-driven community insights. The role is based in the United States and may be located in Raritan, New Jersey; Raynham, Massachusetts; or West Chester, Pennsylvania. Remote work may be considered case by case and requires company approval. Following the planned separation of the Orthopaedics business, the position is anticipated to become a DePuy Synthes position, subject to the transaction and applicable conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree; a business- or IT-related degree is preferred. An MBA or MS is also listed.
At least 10 years of work experience; experience in a related field is preferred.
Prior people-management experience.
Experience creating an enterprise- or business-specific MDM strategy supporting multifaceted data architecture, a data governance framework, and AI data readiness.
A consistent record of leading or mentoring teams to achieve significant quality and process improvements.
Experience developing training materials and instructing people at all levels.
Strong project and account management and testing strategy skills, including managing and prioritizing multiple initiatives in a dynamic environment with tight timelines.
Proven success working with outsourcing partners and leading projects on time and on budget.
Experience with Master Data Management, Supply Chain, R&D, Corporate, and Commercial Systems.
Strong business acumen and technical skills.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Strong social and interpersonal skills.
Results-oriented approach and problem-solving and resolution skills.
Critical-thinking skills.
Ability to collaborate and work in a matrix reporting structure and as part of a project team.
Ability to work effectively with senior management and exercise independent discernment in business decisions.

Nice To Haves

Experience working as an analyst.
Experience with call center support structures or processes.
Experience with process-improvement tools such as SFE or LEAN/Six Sigma.
Proficiency in query and report-writing tools, with minimal to no training needed.
Proficiency with Incentive Compensation Systems, with minimal to no training needed.
Proficiency in PC software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Windows, with minimal to no training needed.

Responsibilities

Own the global Master Data Management data landscape and continuously assess and harmonize organizational data needs to support business objectives.
Own the global Master Data Management systems landscape, assess organizational needs, and lead a managed team and partners to deliver landscape priorities.
Provide leadership and mentorship to associates in the Global Master Data Management organization.
Ensure team members have the technical and business skills needed to meet business objectives.
Maintain partner relationships and develop partners’ understanding of global MDM processes and capabilities.
Establish and maintain metrics to drive process improvements across MDM domains and their environments.
Make independent decisions and present process and policy recommendations to DePuy Synthes Information Technologies leadership.
Partner with internal teams to define and gather requirements for programs interfacing with Enterprise Data Warehouses, the Enterprise Data Lake, and business solution environments.
Work with internal organizations to identify and resolve deficiencies in department systems and data capabilities.
Develop and lead MDM systems improvement initiatives to increase efficiency or improve operational performance.
Engage Executive Leaders, Directors, and Managers in planning and executing improvement efforts.
Support functions in using and understanding tools for accessing data in MDM applications, including content education, training, and tool development and enhancement.
Communicate related issues and opportunities to the next management level.
Where applicable, ensure supervised staff follow Company Health, Safety, and Environmental guidelines and have the resources needed to do so.
Ensure personal and Company compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Eligibility to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)), subject to plan terms.
Eligibility to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year, subject to policy and date of hire.
Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year, with different amounts for employees residing in Colorado or Washington, subject to policy and date of hire.
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 a child’s birth, adoption, or foster care placement.
Bereavement leave: 240 hours for an immediate family member and 40 hours for an extended family member 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.