Senior Manager / Associate Director, Clinical Data Transparency, EHDS Data Cataloguing

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Beerse; Hybride; EUR 96 000 - 165 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking a Senior Manager / Associate Director to lead the EHDS Data Cataloguing in Europe. The role focuses on identifying, classifying, describing, registering, and maintaining in-scope health data, applying EHDS standards, and coordinating with data owners across functions and geographies.

The position requires extensive data governance expertise, cross-functional leadership, and collaboration with Legal, Privacy, and IT teams to embed sustainable

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in a scientific, technology, data, or healthcare discipline.
• 8+ years of pharmaceutical, healthcare, scientific, or data experience.
• Expertise in data cataloging, metadata management, data classification, data governance.

Responsabilités

• Leads the EHDS Data Inventory and Cataloging workstream and coordinates data owners to identify in-scope datasets, sources, and holdings.
• Maintains a complete inventory of in-scope data including ownership, EHDS category, source, status, and dependencies.
• Applies EHDS metadata standards and HealthDCAT-AP for complete, interoperable catalog entries.
• Develops governance, guidance, and controls for consistent cataloging across geographies.
• Coordinates with Legal and other SMEs for data ownership and responsibility assessments.
• Drives data quality reviews and coordinates remediation with data owners.

Connaissances

Clinical Data Standards

Cross-Functional Project Management

International Collaborations

Metadata Management

Formation

Advanced degree in science/tech/data/healthcare

Description du poste

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at jnj.com.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Data Analytics & Computational Sciences

Job Sub Function:

Data Governance & Policy

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium, Leiden, Netherlands

Job Description:

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Manager / Associate Director, European Health Data Space (EHDS) Data Cataloguing within our Clinical Data Transparency business. The position may be located Beerse, Belgium; Leiden, the Netherlands; High Wycombe/Maidenhead, UK; Allschwil, Switzerland; or Spring House / Titusville / Raritan, United States. The position is Hybrid (3 days onsite weekly). Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the company.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

United Kingdom- Requisition Number: R-100005

Belgium, Netherlands- Requisition Number: R-101076

United States - Requisition Number: R-101085

Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-101079

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager / Associate Director, EHDS Data Cataloguing is the operational and technical lead for identifying, classifying, describing, registering, and maintaining J&J Innovative Medicine’s in-scope health data under the European Health Data Space. Reporting to the Director, Clinical Data Transparency, Data Sharing, the position leads the EHDS Data Inventory and Cataloguing workstream and is accountable for the completeness, consistency, and ongoing maintenance of catalogue information.

The position applies comprehensive knowledge of data cataloging, metadata, classification, data governance, and clinical data to establish a standardized and discoverable view of in-scope J&J Innovative Medicine data. The role coordinates data owners across functions, applies the required EHDS data categories and metadata standards, and works with Data Sharing, Legal, Global Privacy, Regulatory Affairs, and Technology to embed sustainable processes for legacy, in-flight, and future data holdings. The position is dedicated to EHDS and may support closely related Clinical Data Transparency priorities where required to deliver EHDS outcomes or maintain the resulting data cataloging capabilities.

You will be responsible for:

• Leads the EHDS Data Inventory and Cataloging workstream and coordinates data owners and functional representatives to identify the universe of in-scope datasets, data sources, and holdings requiring assessment.
• Establishes and maintains a complete inventory of in-scope data, including ownership, applicable EHDS data category, key asset characteristics, source, status, and relevant dependencies.
• Applies and maintains the classification approach for in-scope holdings against the applicable EHDS secondary-use data categories and implementation requirements.
• Applies the target metadata standard, including HealthDCAT-AP where required, so that catalogue entries are complete, consistent, interoperable, and discoverable by Health Data Access Bodies and prospective data users.
• Develops and maintains the minimum metadata requirements, decision framework, classification guidance, data-owner instructions, and controls required for consistent cataloging across functions and geographies.
• Coordinates with data owners to obtain, validate, and maintain required dataset information; identifies gaps or delays and drives resolution through the appropriate governance channels.
• Supports functions in determining the data holder position for datasets and coordinates with Legal and other subject matter experts where ownership, control, or EHDS responsibility requires assessment.
• Drives completeness and quality reviews of the inventory, identifies gaps in functional or geographic coverage, and coordinates remediation with accountable data owners.
• Registers and maintains dataset descriptions in the required catalogues or submission environments, coordinates corrections when information changes, and leads periodic verification to keep metadata accurate and current.
• Defines and operationalizes the approach to applicable data quality and utility labeling requirements in partnership with relevant subject matter experts and data owners.
• Partners with Data Sharing to ensure catalogue descriptions remain aligned with downstream data preparation, minimization, anonymization or pseudonymization, and intellectual property or trade secret review processes.
• Works with Technology and relevant data architecture teams to define and implement fit-for-purpose solutions for creating, maintaining, controlling, and publishing catalogue information. Business and data owners remain accountable for the accuracy of the information they provide.
• Embeds EHDS data identification and cataloging requirements into processes for new and future data holdings so that the inventory remains current as the data landscape evolves.
• Plans and leads pilot cataloging activities, evaluates findings, and refines processes, controls, guidance, and training before broader implementation.
• Establishes standard operating procedures, work instructions, training, quality controls, and performance measures for data inventory, cataloging, classification, and metadata management.
• Monitors evolving EHDS implementing acts, technical specifications, and catalogue requirements and incorporates confirmed changes into the operating process, metadata approach, and guidance.
• Identifies needs for external services or technology and supports vendor evaluation, onboarding, and oversight, including services for legacy data cataloging or catalogue solution support.
• Provides subject matter expertise, coaching, and practical support to data owners and functional teams; may provide matrix leadership or manage others based on business need.
• Integrates Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives into team goals, decisions, and ways of working.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Advanced degree in a scientific, technology, data, or healthcare discipline, or equivalent experience.
• At least 8 years of relevant pharmaceutical, healthcare, scientific, or data experience in a related discipline, such as data management, data standards, data governance, biostatistics, clinical programming, or clinical data transparency!
• Expertise in data cataloging, metadata management, data classification, data governance, or a closely related discipline.
• Knowledge of clinical and health data standards, such as CDISC SDTM or ADaM and controlled terminology; familiarity with OMOP, HL7 FHIR, HealthDCAT-AP, or DCAT-AP is an advantage.
• Understanding of EHDS data holder obligations, or demonstrated ability to rapidly interpret and operationalize new regulatory and technical requirements.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional projects and coordinating distributed data owners in a matrix environment.
• Experience developing and implementing sustainable data/metadata processes, governance, controls, training, and quality standards.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships across internal and external networks.
• Demonstrated leadership in problem-solving and decision-making, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced global matrix environment, manage competing priorities, and support international collaboration and travel as required.
• Some domestic or international travel may be required.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary and extensive benefits package. The health and well-being of our employees is a priority, we have a flexible working environment as we value work-life balance. We offer career development opportunities for those who want to grow and be part of our organisation. For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

Johnson & Johnson is an Affi nitive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com

• The Netherlands : The anticipated base pay range for this position is 82,900 - 144,210 Euro.
• Belgium: The anticipated base pay range for this position is 96,000 - 165,025 Euro.
• Switzerland : The anticipated base pay range for this position is 136,000 - 234,830 CHF.

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, and programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit https://www.careers.jnj.com/Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers

• This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.

Required Skills:

Clinical Data Standards, Cross-Functional Project Management, International Collaborations, Metadata Management

Preferred Skills:

Advanced Analytics, Analytics Dashboards, Business Behavior, Database Management, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Privacy Standards, Data Savvy, Data Security, Data Stewardship, Emerging Technologies, Information Security Risk Management, Organizing, Performance Measurement, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Strategic Thinking, Technical Credibility

The anticipated pay range for this position, in the primary posting location, is:

€96,000.00 - €165,025.00

The anticipated pay ranges for additional locations are:

The Netherlands: The anticipated base pay range for this position is 82,900 - 144,210 Euro.
Belgium: The anticipated base pay range for this position is 96,000 - 165,025 Euro.
Switzerland: The anticipated base pay range for this position is 136,000 - 234,830 CHF.

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit https://www.careers.jnj.com/Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.