Sr Director - Head of Tech, Therapeutic Dev & Supply

Johnson & Johnson - Malvern, PA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Malvern, PA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Director - Head of Technology, Therapeutic Development and Supply at Johnson & Johnson is responsible for leading the technology strategy and project management for the Therapeutic Development and Clinical Supply business functions. This role involves overseeing technology products, application support, and development, while partnering with scientific functions to enhance the work of the CMC and Clinical Supply Engine. The position requires strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of IT systems within the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in drug development and supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall technology strategy and project management for Therapeutic Development and Supply.
• Direct the strategy, architecture, build, and operations of technology products supporting laboratory and pilot plant networks.
• Manage a team of approximately 16 direct and indirect reports, along with 10-20 contractors.
• Report on the progress of workstreams and capabilities within the scope of responsibility.
• Develop a future roadmap for systems and capability areas, ensuring alignment with technical and business strategy.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of Therapeutic Development and Supply Systems, ensuring compliance with SLAs and change management processes.
• Provide evaluation and cost estimation for Therapeutics-focused projects and enhancements.
• Lead build testing and production delivery for relevant projects and rollouts.
• Coordinate project prioritization based on business value and risk compliance to improve ROI.
• Understand and drive business value from core internal IT products and external suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA or MS) preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Working knowledge of drug development, GMP manufacturing, and supply chain processes.
• Experience with process engineering data models and integration solutions.
• Proven track record in project delivery and business relationship management.
• Understanding of R&D development, particularly small molecule development and processes.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technology solutions.
• Strong leadership and consultative skills, with the ability to operate independently.
• Excellent presentation skills for diverse audiences.
• Prior experience in therapeutics development and pharmaceutical supply chain IT systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with large scale portfolio clinical and clinical operations technologies such as Biovia, Revvity, Benchling, Genedata, Korber, OMP, IVRS.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan participation.
• Long-term incentive program eligibility.
• Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year.
• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; up to 56 hours for Washington residents.
• Holiday pay - up to 13 days per calendar year.
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year.