Director, SC Data

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Synthes unit seeks a Director, SC Data, to lead data strategy and analytics across supply chain. The role partners with business and IT to translate needs into scalable data products, dashboards, and AI-enabled solutions that drive routine planning, procurement, manufacturing, distribution, and customer fulfillment.

The candidate will shape multi-year roadmaps, govern data quality and governance, and manage cross-functional teams including GCC-based staff, delivering

Qualifications

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

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 andmaintaina 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 businessimpactfrom 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.

Skills

Leadership

AI strategy

Supply Chain

Portfolio management

Global delivery

Data governance

Master data management

Data quality

Data platforms

Advanced analytics

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

People leadership

AI in SCM

Life sciences

Product management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Science, Business, Operations Management, or related field

Master’s degree (MBA, Supply Chain Management, Analytics, Data Science, or Engineering)

Tools

SAP

Cloud data platforms

Data platforms

Job description

Job Function

Data Analytics & Computational Sciences

Job Sub Function

Business Intelligence

Job Category

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations

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.

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 andmaintaina 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 businessimpactfrom 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, ora relatedfield.

• Preferred: Master’s degree (MBA, Supply Chain Management, Analytics, Data Science, or Engineering).

Experience and Skills

Required

• 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.

• Demonstratedpeopleleadership 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: Englishproficiencyrequired.

• 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,careerand 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.

Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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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 period 10 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