Chief Architect - Innovative Medicine Technology

Scorpion Therapeutics; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson's Innovative Medicine sector seeks a Chief Architect to define and govern the technology architecture strategy across R&D, Supply Chain, Commercial, Data, AI, Cloud, Security, and Enterprise Platforms.

The role requires leading a global architecture practice, championing AI readiness, platform modernization, and governance, with a base in Titusville, NJ and 15–25% travel.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, IT, Engineering; 15+ years of enterprise technology leadership.
• Experience with global architecture teams, AI/GenAI technologies, cloud, cybersecurity, and regulated healthcare environments.

Responsibilities

• Establish sector-wide architectural vision, principles, standards, and governance.
• Lead a global team of over 20 architects; drive modernization, platform simplification, and technical debt reduction.
• Develop future-state blueprints supporting scalability, security, compliance, and AI-readiness.

Skills

AI/GenAI technologies

Cloud

Cybersecurity

Regulated healthcare environments

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, IT, Engineering

Job description

Role

Chief Architect for Johnson & Johnson's Innovative Medicine sector, responsible for defining and governing the technology architecture strategy across R&D, Supply Chain, Commercial, Data, AI, Cloud, Security, and Enterprise Platforms.

Responsibilities

• establish sector-wide architectural vision, principles, standards, and governance; lead a global team of over 20 architects; drive modernization, platform simplification, and technical debt reduction; develop future-state blueprints supporting scalability, security, compliance, and AI-readiness; promote reuse, interoperability, and industry standards; and leverage GenAI to enhance architecture practices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, IT, Engineering; 15+ years of enterprise technology leadership; experience with global architecture teams, AI/GenAI technologies, cloud, cybersecurity, and regulated healthcare environments.

High-Value

focus on life sciences, healthcare, and regulated environments; expertise in digital platforms, data architecture, AI/ML, and enterprise governance; leading architecture in R&D, supply chain, and commercial domains.

Collaboration

partner with business leaders, product and platform teams, security, and enterprise architecture groups; represent sector architecture in governance and strategic forums.

Work Setup

based in Titusville, NJ, with 15-25% domestic and international travel.