Experienced Analyst, R&D Master Data

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine seeks an Experienced Analyst, R&D Master Data to lead master data governance for clinical finished goods in SAP S/4HANA. You will partner with Clinical Supply Chain, Trial Supply Leads, and cross-functional teams to ensure data supports trial planning, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, and forecasting.

Key responsibilities include maintaining data quality, developing analytics, and enabling process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in clinical supply chain, master data management or related function.
• Experience with SAP Material Master and master data concepts (prefer SAP S/4HANA).
• Experience creating, maintaining, and supporting master data in enterprise systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and work in a global, cross-functional environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proficient in Excel (pivot tables, data analysis).

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and validate clinical finished goods master data in SAP S/4HANA and related systems.
• Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and compliance with data standards.
• Support development, testing, and implementation of new master data requirements.
• Provide technical/operational support for SAP S/4HANA master data and supply planning.
• Monitor data quality metrics and communicate status to partners.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and analytics to support decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into data solutions.
• Maintain knowledge of clinical supply chain processes and planning system functionality.

Skills

Analytical skills

SAP S/4HANA

Master data

Excel pivots

Collaboration

Written communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

SAP Material Master

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions 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

R&D Operations

Job Sub Function

Clinical Supply Operations

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations

Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

About Innovative Medicine: 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 an Experienced Analyst, R&D Master Data to be located in Horsham, PA or Malvern, PA.

Purpose: The Experienced Analyst is responsible for the creation, maintenance, governance, and quality oversight of clinical finished goods master data in SAP S/4HANA and associated clinical supply planning systems.

This role partners closely with Clinical Supply Chain, Trial Supply Leads, End-to-End Supply Planners, Supply Network Planners, Clinical Operations, Quality and other partners to ensure master data accurately supports clinical trial planning, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, and forecasting activities.

The individual will support clinical supply master data processes, maintaining high standards of data quality and compliance, providing technical support for SAP S/4HANA and related planning systems, developing reporting and analytics, and contributing to process improvements that support clinical supply planning, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, and forecasting activities.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Creating, maintaining, and validating clinical finished goods master data within SAP S/4HANA and related planning systems.
• Ensuring master data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with established business processes and data standards.
• Supporting the development, testing, and implementation of new master data requirements and process enhancements.
• Providing technical and operational support related to SAP S/4HANA master data and supply planning processes.
• Monitoring data quality metrics, process compliance, and deliverable completion, and communicate status to business partners.
• Developing, maintaining, and delivering reports, dashboards, and analytics to support operational decision-making.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand clinical trial requirements and support the translation of business needs into master data and system solutions.
• Maintaining knowledge of clinical supply chain processes, trial design considerations, and planning system functionality to provide effective support and recommendations.
• Supporting user access management and system administration activities within clinical supply planning systems.
• Supporting onboarding and training activities for new users and maintain associated training documentation and materials.
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives focused on data quality, process efficiency, standardization, and system adoption.
• Ensuring adherence to regulatory, quality, and company compliance requirements.

Qualifications/Requirements

Education

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required. An advanced degree is preferred.

Experience And Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical supply chain, supply chain operations, clinical operations, master data management, or related business functions is required.
• Experience working with SAP Material Master and supply chain master data concepts is required, preferably SAP S/4HANA.
• Experience creating, maintaining, and supporting master data processes within enterprise systems is required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functions and build strong partner relationships is required.
• Ability to work in a complex, global, cross-functional environment is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting is required.

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.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

If you are under 18 years of age, you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check.

Preferred Skills

• Analytical Reasoning
• Business Behavior
• Clinical Supply Chain
• Distribution Management
• Inventory Optimization
• Laboratory Operations
• Mentorship
• Organizing
• Package Management
• Proactive Behavior
• Problem Solving
• Process Oriented
• Project Management
• Purchasing
• Relationship Building
• Research and Development
• Stakeholder Engagement