Director, R&D Data Science & Digital Health - AI Knowledge & Literacy Lead
About The Position
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Director - Knowledge & Literacy Lead. This position has a primary location of Titusville, NJ but is also open to Springhouse, PA; New Brunswick, NJ; and Boston, MA. This position will require up to 25% travel. This position is also open to select EMEA sites. For candidates interested in Madrid, Spain or Zug, Switzerland please use requisition: R-043000 Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine develops treatments that improve the health of people worldwide. Research and development areas encompass oncology, cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, immunology, pulmonary hypertension, retinal disorders, and neuroscience. Our goal is to help people live longer, healthier lives. We have produced and marketed many first-in-class prescription medications and are poised to serve the broad needs of the healthcare market – from patients to practitioners and from clinics to hospitals. To learn more about Janssen, one of the Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, visit https://www.janssen.com/johnson-johnson-innovative-medicine. About Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine develops treatments that improve the health of people worldwide. Our R&D spans oncology, cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, immunology, pulmonary hypertension, retinal disorders, and neuroscience. We are committed to helping people live longer, healthier lives through first-in-class medicines and transformative innovation. Learn more at janssen.com. About the Role We are seeking a Director, Knowledge & Literacy Lead to drive the enterprise-wide flow of AI insights across Johnson & Johnson. This role ensures that AI-related knowledge is curated, contextualized, and made accessible to inform strategic decision-making and accelerate confident adoption across R&D. This position focuses on knowledge architecture, strategic insight development, and internal storytelling. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical fluency in AI, a strong scientific background, and the ability to translate complex developments into compelling narratives that resonate with diverse stakeholders.
Requirements
- PhD or equivalent advanced degree in a relevant scientific, technical, or data science discipline.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or life sciences, with at least 3 years in a strategic, consulting, or executive advisory capacity.
- Deep understanding of AI/ML technologies, including generative AI, and their application in R&D.
- Proven ability to synthesize complex technical information into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.
- Strong storytelling and communication skills, with experience developing executive-level presentations and strategic narratives.
- Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration, particularly with data science, digital health, and R&D teams.
- Experience with knowledge management systems, digital communication tools, and insight dissemination platforms.
Responsibilities
- Executive Insight Development: Partner directly with the Chief Data Science Officer (CDSO) to develop high-impact executive briefings, strategic overviews, and thought leadership materials that synthesize emerging AI trends and their implications for R&D.
- AI Intelligence Translation: Monitor global AI advancements on a weekly basis and translate technical developments into strategic insights tailored to the needs of senior R&D leaders.
- Internal Innovation Storytelling: Collaborate with DSDH teams to identify, shape, and amplify internal AI tool success stories—crafting narratives that highlight their strategic value to R&D.
- Knowledge Architecture & Dissemination: Design and evolve a knowledge-sharing framework that ensures timely, structured, and scalable access to AI insights across the enterprise.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage with scientific, technical, and business stakeholders to identify knowledge gaps and deliver tailored, high-value content that supports AI literacy and adoption.
- Innovation in Communication: Leverage digital platforms and novel formats (e.g., interactive dashboards, visual storytelling, microlearning) to enhance the reach and resonance of AI insights.
Benefits
- Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following:
- Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
- Employees may be 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.
- Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
- Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
- Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year
- Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
