Associate Director, Patient Data Strategy and Management

We are searching for the best talent for Associate Director, Patient Data Management & Operations, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine (JJIM) is recruiting for the position of Associate Director, Patient Data Strategy and Management for Oncology and Neuroscience within the Customer Engagement and Digital Transformation (CEDT) team. This position is based in Titusville, NJ., We are seeking an accomplished and strategic leader to assume the role of Associate Director, Patient Data Management & Operations (ONC & NS). This individual will act as the data quarterback for Patient Data for our Oncology and Neuroscience brands and will lead the data strategy, management, and operations for the current portfolio and future launches.

The Associate Director will be the primary point of contact for leading and coordinating activities related to the consumption and transformation of data from ingestion, validations, harmonization, certification, to the ongoing downstream solutions via data products, ad hoc analytics, etc. This individual governs all business process rules and provides regular communications regarding status of data quality and impact of market events. They will collaborate with data vendors and agencies on data acquisition and contracting and ensuring value for data-related investments. Functioning as a subject matter authority, they will support ad hoc, data-centric business questions, and will partner with IT, Patient Experience, and other business partners to proactively resolve data issues and support large, complex data initiatives.

You will be responsible for:

• Owning the overall management and operations of patient data for the Oncology and Neuroscience portfolio, overseeing the strategy, operations, and ongoing quality of the data assets (HUB, patient support programs, specialty pharmacy, claims, etc.)
• Lead the ongoing quality and application of JJIM data pipeline supporting the insights & analytics, patient experience, sales and marketing organization, ensuring high-quality data and appropriate use.
• Act as key contact, or “data quarterback” within the StAT organization for patient data related needs, queries, and issues and advise business and stakeholder teams on the best data sources to leverage for a given business question or insight.
• Lead the data governance program for the patient data for the ONC and NS portfolio; actively supervise data quality and resolve data-related issues and disruptions.
• Lead data change management/ issue resolution/ data integration projects for existing products and new launches – build project plans, perform validation and change management activities.
• Lead data-centric projects to resolution, through resource management, execution, and communication (e.g., data onboarding, data events/disruptions).
• Collaborate with internal business partners on data validation and data coordination activities for stakeholders, and reports/systems.
• Engage business process owners to align on the action plan on the mitigation of data events/changes on various commercial operations processes.
• Responsible for leading annual data purchase or processing budgets for assigned portfolio, build POs and collaborate with finance, procurement and business owners on supervising spending.
• Maintain inventory of purchased data and promote organizational awareness of application of data in relevant use cases.
• Participate in the evaluation of new data sources that may provide new insights, competitive advantage and help advise future data strategy.
• Ensure that data vendors align with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) by ensuring data quality, timely delivery, errors reported, time to resolution to data inquiries, account services etc.

• Validated experience of 8+ years in roles related to data management, analytics, insights or other commercial excellence areas within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.
• Undergraduate Degree or equivalent in Business, Technology, Analytics or Health Sciences is required. A master’s degree or equivalent experience is an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of data sources/products and expertise in using pharma industry including first party data (HUB, Patient Support Programs, etc.), second party data (Specialty pharmacy), and syndicated/secondary data from leading vendors- IQVIA, Komodo, Symphony, SPP, patient claims, RWE/HEOR, IDN/ACO Affiliations.
• Previous experience in establishing and leading data partnerships with external vendors.
• Strong grasp of data analytics, AI, and machine learning concepts and their application to business operations.
• Knowledge of data querying/business intelligence tools and systems that allow for effective management of large data sets is required.
• Understanding of data governance standard methodologies, and strong understanding of data lifecycle, data quality, metadata, and data management.
• Critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities based on meticulous data analysis and interpretation.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the capacity to collaborate optimally across cross-functional teams and work well with senior leadership.
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations and industry-specific compliance considerations., Advanced Analytics, Client Management, Consulting, Data Privacy Standards, Data Science, Data Stewardship, Data Structures, Developing Others, Digital Fluency, Digital Strategy, End to End Implementation, Global Market, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Negotiation, Product Portfolio Management, Subject Matter Experts (SME) Collaboration

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $137,000 to $235,750 USD.

Additional Description for Pay Transparency: Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are 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. 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 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 Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave – 10 days Volunteer Leave – 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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