Director, SC Data

Johnson & Johnson MedTech; Raynham (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

DePuy Synthes, a Johnson & Johnson company, is seeking a Director of Supply Chain Data to lead the Data & AI strategy for the supply chain, partnering with business and IT leaders to translate needs into scalable data initiatives.

You will own end-to-end demand management for data projects, coordinate with the GCC, and guide a multi-year roadmap across planning, procurement, manufacturing, and distribution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Master's degree preferred in MBA / analytics / engineering.
• 10+ years in supply chain, data & analytics or digital transformation with leadership.
• Experience partnering with business and IT leaders to define data and AI strategies.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Supply Chain Data & AI strategy with business and IT leadership.
• Own end-to-end demand management for data, analytics, and AI initiatives.
• Coordinate with GCC to plan and deliver data products at scale.
• Build and maintain a multi-year roadmap for data products and AI use cases.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver data solutions across planning, procurement, manufacturing, inventory, logistics, and customer service.
• Establish governance, data quality, and master data management practices.

Skills

Supply chain

Data & analytics

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

GCC coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain / engineering / IT / data science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Enterprise data platforms

Reporting environments

Cloud data platforms

Job description

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.

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New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Director, SC Data, located in New Brunswick, NJ United States.

Job Overview

The Director, Supply Chain Data leads the Data & AI strategy and delivery agenda for the DePuy Synthes Supply Chain function. Working in close collaboration with Supply Chain business and IT teams, this role translates business needs into a prioritized portfolio of data, analytics, and AI initiatives, manages demand end-to-end, and coordinates with the Global Capability Center (GCC) for scalable delivery. The Director is the primary connection point between Supply Chain stakeholders, IT partners, and GCC delivery teams — ensuring data products, analytics, and AI capabilities are aligned to business priorities and drive measurable outcomes across planning, procurement, manufacturing, inventory, logistics, and customer service. The role requires strong business partnership, data leadership, and people leadership to advance data-driven decision making and operational excellence across the global supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Supply Chain Data & AI strategy in partnership with Supply Chain business and IT leadership, aligned to DePuy Synthes enterprise priorities.
• Work in close collaboration with Supply Chain business and IT teams to understand needs from a Data and AI perspective and translate them into actionable solutions.
• Own end-to-end demand management — intake, prioritization, and governance — for Supply Chain data, analytics, and AI initiatives.
• Coordinate with the GCC to plan, resource, and deliver data products, analytics, and AI capabilities at scale.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between Supply Chain, IT, Data & AI teams, and the GCC delivery organization.
• Develop and maintain a multi-year roadmap for supply chain data products, reporting, advanced analytics, and AI use cases.
• Lead cross-functional teams to design and deliver data solutions supporting planning, procurement, manufacturing, distribution, quality, and customer fulfillment.
• Drive adoption of data governance, master data management, data quality, and data stewardship practices across supply chain domains.
• Oversee delivery of dashboards, analytics products, predictive models, and AI-enabled solutions that improve decision making and performance.
• Establish KPI and value-realization frameworks to track business impact from data and AI investments.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and communicate roadmaps, priorities, risks, dependencies, and achievements to leadership.
• Build organizational capability by coaching, mentoring, and developing talent across data, analytics, and AI teams, including GCC-based colleagues.
• Lead operating and portfolio governance reviews to ensure transparency, prioritization, and alignment across workstreams.
• Champion continuous improvement through advanced analytics, automation, machine learning, and emerging AI capabilities.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Science, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Preferred: Master's degree (MBA, Supply Chain Management, Analytics, Data Science, or Engineering).

Required

Experience and Skills

• 10+ years of progressive experience across Supply Chain, Data & Analytics, or Digital Transformation, including leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with business and IT leaders to define and deliver enterprise data and AI strategies.
• Strong understanding of Supply Chain processes (planning, procurement, manufacturing, inventory, logistics, distribution, customer service).
• Proven experience managing demand, prioritization frameworks, and delivery portfolios.
• Experience coordinating distributed/GCC delivery teams in a global, matrixed organization.
• Deep understanding of data governance, data quality, master data management, and the data lifecycle.
• Experience with enterprise data platforms, reporting, and advanced analytics environments.
• Strong stakeholder management, executive communication, and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated people leadership including talent development, coaching, and performance management.

Preferred

• Experience with Supply Chain AI, machine learning, predictive analytics, and intelligent automation use cases.
• Experience supporting SAP-based supply chain and enterprise planning platforms.
• Familiarity with modern cloud data platforms and analytics ecosystems.
• Experience establishing or leading GCC delivery models.
• Experience in MedTech, Life Sciences, Healthcare, or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of product-oriented delivery and agile product management practices.

Other

• Travel: Up to 20%
• Language: English proficiency required.
• Certifications (Preferred): APICS/ASCM (CSCP/CPIM), PMP, SAFe, or relevant Cloud/Data/AI certifications.

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.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

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Required Skills

Preferred Skills

Advanced Analytics, Business Intelligence (BI), Business Savvy, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Analysis, Data Governance, Data Privacy Standards, Data Quality, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Master Data Management (MDM), Performance Measurement, Process Improvements, Resource Planning, Software Development Management, Tactical Planning, Team Management, Transparency Reporting, Workflow Analysis

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

150,000.00 - 300,000.00 USD

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)). 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 For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits