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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, AI Strategy & Transformation - **Company:** Johnson & Johnson - **Location:** Cambridge, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $258,750.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Management - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/E3182C8A9F3F47B08E7B3BB0359BE31E/job/ ## About the Role * Proven experience in strategy development, operational excellence, and change management within complex organizations. * Strong facilitation, program management, stakeholder management, and communication skills. * Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities effectively in a matrixed organization. * Expertise in leveraging emerging technologies to streamline operations and enhance decision-making. * Strategic thinker capable of translating vision into measurable outcomes. * Thrives in ambiguous environments and creates structure, operating models and actionable plans where limited precedent exists * Lead and coach in a matrixed environment, delegate work effectively, and oversee execution. * Self-starter who proactively identifies opportunities and has ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a strong sense of urgency., * Bachelor's degree required. * MBA or equivalent advanced business degree preferred * 10+ years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, enterprise transformation, Chief of staff or strategic planning roles strongly preferred. * Familiarity with AI and generative AI trends and opportunities in industry. * Demonstrated ability to frame ambiguous problems, develop structured recommendations and drive organizational alignment. * Proven success in strategy development, project management, process improvement, and execution of enterprise-level initiatives. * Strong financial acumen * Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage audiences across multiple levels of the organization. * Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and influence outcomes across complex organizations. * Experience advising senior executives on strategic initiatives or organizational transformation. * Experience leading change management efforts that support strategic transformation. * Experience translating strategic priorities into measurable plans, outcomes, and performance metrics. Other: * Roles requires the ability to work on-site a minimum of three days per week, with the option for up to two remote days, in alignment with our flexible work policy. * Horsham, PA, Springhouse, PA, New Brunswick, NJ, Cambridge, MA. ## Description We are searching for the best talent for a Director, AI Strategy & Transformation professional to be located in New Brunswick, NJ, The Director of AI Strategy & Transformation will serve as a key strategic leader helping shape and accelerate Johnson & Johnson's enterprise AI and data agenda. This role will partner closely with senior executives, AI leaders and business stakeholders to identify strategic opportunities, drive cross-functional initiatives, establish governance and operating models and translate emerging AI and data priorities into measurable business outcomes. The Johnson & Johnson AI Council (JJAIC) and Johnson & Johnson Data Management Council (JJDMC) are critical mechanisms through which this leader will drive enterprise alignment, decision making and execution. This role will serve as a key partner to the Co-Chairs of both the JJAIC and JJDMC. This role will report to the Senior Director, Technology, Strategy & Innovation., 1. Strategic Planning and Prioritization * Connect with and understand AI and data related initiatives and needs across sector- and function-based teams to identify areas in which the JJAIC and JJDMC can create value for the enterprise. * Collaborate with JJAIC and JJDMC Co-Chairs and other senior leadership to define and prioritize strategic initiatives that support the Council's strategic priorities. * Identify emerging opportunities to accelerate AI adoption across Johnson & Johnson and develop recommendations for enterprise investment, prioritization, and execution. * Facilitate workstream/sprint sessions, working with cross-functional teams to prioritize deliverables, develop strategic plans, and align timelines for current and future initiatives. * Manage the workstream portfolio by launching new sprints, closing completed ones, and providing guidance and support to sprint leads as needed. * Monitor industry trends and turn insights into strategies and operational improvements, while bringing external perspectives to the Council and facilitating sessions as needed. 2. Executive Advisory & Influence * Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to JJAIC and JJDMC leadership and senior executives, providing external perspectives, strategic analysis and recommendations on enterprise AI priorities, opportunities, risks and operating models * Develop executive level communications, including business cases, narratives and decision frameworks * Drive alignment across business, technology, data, legal and governance stakeholders to accelerate AI adoption and business impact 3. Operational Excellence and Performance Management * Develop and implement frameworks to assess operational performance, identify improvement opportunities, and drive efficiency across sectors and functions. * Own and drive the governance processes for collection, calculation, reporting, and monitoring of data quality index on a quarterly basis. * Track progress, manage risks, and identify interdependencies across initiatives to maintain alignment, bring teams together where efforts overlap, and proactively mitigate risks or capitalize on opportunities. * Present strategic recommendations, performance metrics, and progress updates to senior leadership and stakeholders. 4. Governance, Council, and Executive Engagement * Drive Council activities, including preparation, content development, facilitation, and follow-up, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities. * Collaborate closely with Council members and teams to facilitate meetings such as monthly updates, executive sponsor briefings, and board presentations. * Lead strategic Steering Committee sessions, shaping Council direction and surfacing risks and opportunities. ## Related Videos - [The Human API: Designing Organizations for Judgment, Not Just Execution](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100213-the-human-api-designing-organizations-for-judgment-not-just-execution) - [It's all about the Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/425-it-s-all-about-the-data) - [Edit Your Future: Queerverse Radical AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/909-edit-your-future-queerverse-radical-ai) - [Angstfreude - AI and Corporate Culture - The Thrill and the Threat](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100354-angstfreude-ai-and-corporate-culture-the-thrill-and-the-threat) - [AI is dead, long live AK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1093-ai-is-dead-long-live-ak) - [AI in Leadership: How Technology is Reshaping Executive Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1705-ai-in-leadership-how-technology-is-reshaping-executive-roles) ## Related Articles - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Stephan Gillich - Bringing AI Everywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/489-stephan-gillich-bringing-ai-everywhere) - [What Can AI-Generated Images Tell Us About Society’s Biases?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/239-what-can-ai-generated-images-tell-us-about-society-s-biases)