IT Lab Operations Manager – Life Sciences

6084-Janssen Research & Development, LLC Legal Entity

Spring House (PA)

On-site

USD 102,000 - 177,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Manager - IT Lab Operations & Scientific Systems based in one of several US locations (Raritan, Spring House, Malvern). You will shape the IT labs strategy and lead delivery of secure, scalable lab IT and data platforms across R&D laboratories.

The role requires 10+ years in IT platforms for life sciences, strong collaboration, and the ability to translate lab needs into robust tech solutions. AI-enabled tooling and secure connectivity are emphasized.

Qualifications

Bachelor or Master degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering
10+ years of relevant experience running IT platforms in life sciences, lab IT, scientific systems, instrument/system integration, OT/IoT connectivity
Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, with a focus on quality, reliability, continuous improvement, and accountability.
Proficiency with AI-assisted engineering and efficiency tools with the ability to use these tools responsibly to accelerate analysis, development, documentation, and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

Shape the technical roadmap and operational model for secure lab IT operations and scientific systems.
Across the lab estate, manage lab software and instrument control systems, facility management systems, process automation platforms, data acquisition tools.
Partner with lab managers, vendors and technical partner to develop secure architectures and operational practices for instrument onboarding and connectivity, secure remote access patterns, network segmentation, Windows 11 rollouts and system integrations.
Connect operational systems and scientific data platforms such as LIMS, ELN, and SDMS to ensure data is secure, traceable, and AI-ready.