VP, Head of Technology - Innovative Medicine Global Development
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The Head of Technology for Innovative Medicine Global Development (GD) is a senior technology leader responsible for defining and executing the technology strategy that enables end-to-end clinical development, from study design through submission and lifecycle management. This role partners closely with Global Development business leaders to modernize clinical platforms, accelerate execution, improve trial efficiency, and enable data-driven decision-making across the development portfolio.
The role leads technology capabilities supporting clinical trial execution, clinical data management, site and patient engagement, study start-up, and medical monitoring, real-world evidence, and regulatory submissions, leveraging AI, automation, and advanced analytics to reduce cycle times, improve quality, and enhance patient-centric outcomes., * Define and execute the Global Development technology strategy, product roadmaps, and architecture aligned to clinical pipeline priorities and portfolio needs.
- Lead technology enablement across the clinical development lifecycle-study design, start-up, execution, close-out, and submission-with a strong focus on speed, quality, and scalability.
- Embed patient-centric, site-centric, and investigator-centric design across clinical platforms.
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for core clinical development platforms, including CTMS, EDC, eTMF, RTSM, eCOA, site payments, and investigator engagement solutions.
- Drive integration across clinical, safety, regulatory, and data platforms to ensure end-to-end visibility and interoperability.
- Champion modern product management practices to continuously improve usability, performance, and adoption by study teams.
- Establish a unified clinical data and analytics ecosystem enabling real-time trial insights, operational transparency, and predictive decision-making.
- Leverage AI, automation, and advanced analytics to improve protocol feasibility, enrollment forecasting, site performance, and risk-based trial oversight.
- Enable access to high-quality clinical and real-world data to support development strategy and regulatory interactions.
- Partner closely with Clinical Operations, Study Management, and Medical Monitoring leaders to optimize trial execution and reduce cycle times.
- Modernize study start-up, site activation, enrollment, and monitoring workflows to improve predictability and execution excellence.
- Scale global capabilities that support decentralized, hybrid, and innovative trial models.
- Act as a trusted technology partner to Global Development leadership, co-shaping strategy, priorities, and investment decisions.
- Translate Clinical Development needs into scalable technology capabilities and measurable business outcomes.
- Represent technology in senior governance forums, influencing cross-functional roadmaps and funding decisions.
- Lead financial management, portfolio planning, and program governance for the Global Development technology organization.
- Track value realization through metrics such as cycle-time reduction, cost efficiency, quality improvement, and study performance outcomes.
- Ensure predictable, high-quality delivery across a global, matrixed organization.
- Identify and scale innovation through partnerships with vendors, start-ups, and ecosystem partners focused on clinical development transformation.
- Bring external benchmarks and industry best practices into strategy and execution to continuously evolve the development operating model., If you are a strategic technology leader passionate about transforming IM Global Development through data, automation, and modern engineering, we'd like to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting relevant experience and preferred location.
Johnson & Johnson is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation's performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion on an individual basis., Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year.
Requirements
- Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical Global Development value chain, with hands-on experience enabling digital capabilities across clinical development, clinical operations, safety, and regulatory submission workflows.
- Proven ability to partner cross-functionally with Global Development, Clinical Operations, Medical, Regulatory, Quality, and Data & Analytics leaders to deliver outcomes and drive enterprise change.
- Demonstrated success building data-driven business cases, quantifying value, and tracking benefits such as clinical cycle-time reduction, cost efficiency, productivity gains, and quality improvements.
- Strategic technology leader with strong technical depth and the ability to translate complex clinical and technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for senior development leadership.
- Extensive experience leading large, complex global programs and portfolios, including platform modernization, operating-model transformation, and multi-vendor delivery.
- Strong track record of shaping the future direction of clinical development technologies, leveraging external benchmarks, industry best practices, and emerging innovation.
- Skilled in building and leading global, matrixed teams and fostering high-impact collaboration across regions, functions, and partners.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, resolve conflict constructively, and maintain trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the Global Development organization., * Master's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or a related field.
- 15+ years of progressive technology leadership experience in biotech R&D, with a strong preference for Clinical Development and Clinical Operations environments.
- Proven experience leading large, global, matrixed organizations within complex enterprise settings.
- Demonstrated expertise in applying advanced technologies (e.g., AI/ML, cloud platforms, agentic) to accelerate clinical development outcomes.
- Strong ability to define, shape, and deliver complex initiatives end-to-end, working collaboratively across business, technology, and external partners.
- Exceptional leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a track record of sound judgment and decision-making in high-impact environments.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex clinical and technical concepts for senior and diverse audiences.
- Experience with Agile and product-centric delivery models, process engineering, and rapid experimentation or prototyping strongly preferred.
- Willingness to travel approximately 25% internationally and domestically to support global development partnerships.
Benefits & conditions
- Opportunity to influence the future of innovative medicine R&D technology at scale.
- Collaborative, mission-driven environment with access to global experts across science, product, and technology.
- Competitive benefits and professional development opportunities., Business Continuity Management (BCM), Business Planning, Business Savvy, Computer Programming, Creating Purpose, Developing Others, Give Feedback, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Managing Managers, Platform as a Service (PaaS), Product Knowledge, Relationship Building, Software Development Management, Strategic Change, Technical Credibility, Visualizations The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $199,000.00 - $366,850.00 Additional Description for Pay Transparency: 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)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program.
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
