Technical Product Owner

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Malvern, PA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are searching for top talent for the Technology Product Owner (TPO) responsible for NuGenesis SDMS application (Waters) and the Compliance Builder application (Instem) within the Quality, Compliance, and Sustainability (QCS) group, supporting all supply chain laboratories at an enterprise level. The locations for this hybrid position are Raritan, NJ; Titusville, NJ; Spring House, PA; Malvern, PA; Wilson, NC; Cork, Ireland; and Beerse, Belgium. Please apply to the posting for the location(s) nearest you. R-061679 - US Locations R-063162 - Cork, Ireland R-063156 - Beerse, Belgium This is a hands-on role that requires strong technical, following High Performance Team (HPT) standards. The TPO serves as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, laboratory operations, and technical teams to deliver compliant, innovative, and efficient digital solutions for laboratory environments in a regulated industry (e.g., pharmaceuticals, medical devices). This role ensures that laboratory systems and applications meet business needs while adhering to strict regulatory requirements such as GxP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and ISO standards. The TPO owns the vision and prioritization of new features and/or enhancements to a product / platform and helps translate business needs into prioritized user stories; he/she is accountable for value delivery and value realization at the squad level. The TPO plays a critical role in enabling digital transformation in laboratory operations, ensuring that technology solutions enhance efficiency, maintain compliance, and support innovation in a highly regulated setting. As a Technical Product Owner, you will drive the strategic development of digital products by combining strong technical leadership with a deep understanding of artificial intelligence to identify opportunities, guide innovation, and deliver intelligent solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of related industry experience
2+ years of experience in product ownership or management within a regulated environment
2+ years of experience working with Agile methodologies and tools (i.e. Jira) amd years of experience working with business partners to transform business requirements to technical requirements
Hands‑on experience with Laboratory Systems (Scientific Data Management System (SDMS) (preferably Waters NuGenesis), Compliance Builder, or LIMS platforms)
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and decision‑making skills
Ability to lead through influence in a global, matrixed environment
Ability to convey complex technical ideas to diverse audiences.
Excellent ability to balance business needs with technical feasibility
Strong knowledge of SDLC methodology, 21 CFR Part 11, GxP and CSV frameworks.
Strong documentation skills for procedures and validation documents.
Skilled at identifying project issues, leading resolution efforts, and ensuring clear understanding of roles and responsibilities within the team for seamless collaboration and project execution.

Nice To Haves

Familiar with Windows servers & workstations, AD security groups, databases, networks and storage.
Functional knowledge in Cybersecurity, Emerging Technologies, Decision Science & Intelligent Automation, Cloud DevOps & Security, Device / Software / Platform Engineering
Functional knowledge including CI/CD pipelines, test automation, solution architecture, API architecture and design, and systems integration
Experience working with Relational Database and scripting (e.g., for data migrations)
Familiarity with infrastructure, cybersecurity, and modern digital delivery practices (CI/CD, integrations, APIs)
Experience aligning product vision to funding and portfolio priorities
Working knowledge of AI concepts and responsible AI use in regulated products
Knowledge of JNJ High Performance Team (HPT) model
Demonstrates understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, including how to evaluate AI use cases, integrate AI capabilities into products, and ensure responsible and effective AI-driven decision-making
This position may require up to 10% travel domestic and international.

Responsibilities

Own product vision, roadmap, and backlog prioritization aligned to business value and regulatory requirements
Translate business needs into clear, prioritized user stories and acceptance criteria
Act as the voice of the customer, ensuring solutions solve the right problems and deliver measurable value
Accountable for value delivery and value realization at the squad level, including OKRs
Partner with Product / Platform Managers to define business value, messaging, and stakeholder communication
Balance business value, compliance, cost, and technical feasibility in prioritization decisions
Ensure all solutions meet GxP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, ISO, security, and privacy standards
Serve as the primary point of contact across Business Product Owners, IT, QA, validation, and vendors
Drive vendor performance to ensure quality, compliance, on‑time, and on‑budget delivery
Identify compliance, data integrity, and delivery risks, driving mitigation and escalation as needed
Enable timely, validated product releases that reduce manual effort and improve laboratory efficiency

Benefits

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 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 period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year