Director, IMSC Decision Science

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Horsham, PA

1d•$164,000 - $282,900•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Decision Science plays a key strategic role for digital transformation and innovation in Innovative Medicine Supply Chain (IMSC). The role is responsible for leading the IMSC Decision Science and driving holistic vision, strategy, roadmaps, capability development and deployment, model standards, process and governance, technical innovation, and talent development across IMSC.

Requirements

A Master's Degree, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics or a related field.
10+ years of experience in Supply Chain , Analytics, Data Science, Operations Research, AI, or Decision Science, preferably within pharmaceuticals, life sciences, healthcare, or another complex regulated industry.
5+ years people leadership
Strong understanding of end-to-end pharmaceutical supply-chain processes.
Proven experience translating advanced analytics and AI into large-scale business outcomes.
Strong knowledge of optimization, forecasting, simulation, ML, AI and/or operations research.
Excellent communication skills and ability to operate effectively across business and technology organizations.
Strong commercial and strategic mindset, with the ability to connect technology investments to business value.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Analytics
Budget Management
Compliance Management
Critical Thinking
Data Analysis
Data Privacy Standards
Data Quality
Data Reporting
Data Savvy
Data Science
Data Visualization
Developing Others
Digital Fluency
Inclusive Leadership
Leadership
Program Management
Strategic Thinking
Succession Planning

Responsibilities

Provide both strategic and technical leadership to drive transformative impact and competitive advantage through Decision Science innovation.
Partner closely with business and digital leaders across IMSC functions, Business IT, IM R&D and Commercial for end-to-end collaboration.
Build a portfolio of decision-intelligence capabilities aligned with IM Supply Chain priorities.
Lead a team of >10 highly talented decision science managers, and data scientists with deep hands-on expertise in Optimization, Simulation/Digital Twin, Advanced Analytics, Decision Intelligence, AI/ML and strong business partnership skills.
Define the IMSC Decision Science vision, strategy and capability roadmaps aligned with business and digital strategy.
Partner with global business and digital leaders across all functions in IMSC (Value Chain Management, Plan, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Deliver, Advanced Therapy) to co-ideate, prioritize, and define the Decision Science portfolio of work that delivers transformative impact aligned with IMSC priorities.
Define and own the Decision Science Hub Services that support IMSC functions to deliver value through a flexible partnership model tailored to the business needs.
Highlights insights on the latest Decision Science & AI trends in team discussions to improve data analytics solutions and team effectiveness.
Lead the Decision Science team to develop and deploy scalable digital products and capabilities in partnership with Business Product Owners and Technical Product Managers, Data Engineers, and Software Engineers from J&J Technology.
Oversee the development of common model standards, library, interoperable Decision Science assets, E2E model management workflow, and model performance reviews to enable scalability, efficiency, and compliance.
Partner with Digital Strategy & Governance, JJT, and Data Management & Operations to establish technical governance processes to ensure adoption of standard and optimal models, technologies, and end-to-end architecture.
Partner with Digital Strategy & Governance, JJT, and Data Management to be purposeful on make vs buy approaches.
Stay current to the latest industry trends and best practices, drive technical innovation through forging strategic partnership with academia and industry innovators, guiding research and experimentation on the cutting-edge Decision Science & AI technologies.
Create future-ready and purposeful talent strategy to develop world-class data scientists and upskill broader IMSC workforce in Decision Intelligence & AI fluency. Provide coaching and mentorship & training to data science talent across IMSC and J&J.
Partner with Data Science & AI leaders in R&D, Commercial, JJT, and other functions across Innovative Medicine and J&J for end-to-end strategy and capability build, and cross-functional sharing and collaboration.
Represent J&J in industry and academic forums for thought leadership and talent attraction.

Benefits

Pension plan
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
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
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 period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year