Manager, AI Next Frontiers

Johnson & Johnson Innovation; New Jersey; On-site; USD 117,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovation in the United States seeks a Manager, AI Next Frontiers to shape and scale next-generation AI across Marketing and Field Engagement in the US Pharmaceutical organization.

You will lead AI product initiatives, collaborate with data science and engineering teams, and ensure AI initiatives align with regulatory and privacy standards while delivering innovative, personalized experiences for HCP engagement.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree required.
• Advanced degree in Data Science, CS, Statistics, Engineering, Marketing Analytics, Business Analytics, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML, data science, marketing tech, or commercial analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end AI product development across Marketing and Field Engagement functions.
• Translate business needs into scalable AI-driven solutions and product opportunities.
• Collaborate with data science, engineering, and design teams to deliver production-ready AI solutions.

Skills

AI product strategy

Marketing analytics

LLMs

NLP

Agentic AI

Prompt engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

CRM familiarity

Pharma/regulated experience

Education

PhD or Master’s degree

Advanced degree in relevant field

Tools

Veeva

Salesforce

Job description

At Johnson & J&J, 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 & J&J 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 & J&J, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Data Analytics & Computational Sciences

Job Sub Function:

Data Science

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for Manager, AI Next Frontiers

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

Purpose:

The Manager, AI Next Frontiers will serve as a key leader in shaping, building, and scaling next-generation AI capabilities across Marketing and Field Engagement within the US Pharmaceutical organization. This role is focused on reimagining commercial engagement through Generative AI and Agentic AI — enabling intelligent, personalized, and scalable experiences for HCP engagement, field teams, marketers, commercial and internal stakeholders

The Manager will contribute to the AI Next Frontiers roadmap, lead high-impact AI product initiatives across Marketing and Field Engagement functions, and drive the development and deployment of AI-powered solutions that unlock growth, efficiency, and innovation across the commercial enterprise.

You Will Be Responsible For:

Marketing & Field Engagement Strategy & Execution

• Lead end-to-end AI product development across Marketing and Field Engagement functions, including ideation, design, development, deployment, and performance measurement.
• Translate business needs from Marketing, Field Engagement, and Commercial Excellence stakeholders into scalable AI-driven solutions and product opportunities.
• Partner with data science, engineering, and design teams to deliver production-ready AI solutions integrated into the Engagement.AI ecosystem (WithMe CRM and Connext).
• Support evaluation and management of external AI vendors, platforms, and strategic partnerships across Marketing and Field Engagement pillars.
• Establish and contribute to best practices for AI product development, experimentation, and scaling across the commercial organization.
• Ensure all AI initiatives align with regulatory, privacy, ethical, and medical/legal/regulatory (MLR) standards.
• Champion adoption of AI capabilities across Marketing and Field Engagement teams, fostering a culture of innovation and experimentation.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Education

• PhD or Master’s degree required.
• Advanced degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Marketing Analytics, Business Analytics, or related field preferred.

Experience & Skills

• 5+ years of experience in AI, machine learning, data science, marketing technology, commercial analytics, or advanced analytics.
• Demonstrated experience leading AI-driven transformation initiatives across one or more of the following: marketing, omnichannel engagement, field engagement, CRM, or commercial operations.
• Strong expertise in modern AI technologies including Generative AI (LLMs), Agentic AI systems, NLP, and machine learning.
• Hands-on experience with LLM applications, prompt engineering, RAG architectures, and/or AI agents.
• Ability to translate complex business needs across marketing and field engagement domains into AI product strategies and scalable solutions.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams across business and technical domains.
• Experience evaluating or working with external AI vendors and enterprise AI platforms.
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and stakeholder influence skills across both technical and executive audiences.
• Pharma, healthcare, or regulated industry experience preferred.
• Familiarity with CRM platforms (e.g., Veeva, Salesforce), omnichannel marketing ecosystems, field engagement platforms, and commercial execution workflows is a plus.

Location

• Based in Titusville, NJ or Horsham, PA with required travel between both locations.

Johnson & J&J 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 & J&J 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.

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Required Skills:

• Advanced Analytics
• Compliance Management
• Critical Thinking
• Data Analysis
• Data Privacy Standards
• Data Quality
• Data Reporting
• Data Savvy
• Data Science
• Data Visualization
• Developing Others
• Digital Fluency
• Give Feedback
• Inclusive Leadership
• Leadership
• Proactive Behavior
• Resource Allocation
• Strategic Thinking
• Team Management

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced Analytics
• Compliance Management
• Critical Thinking
• Data Analysis
• Data Privacy Standards
• Data Quality
• Data Reporting
• Data Savvy
• Data Science
• Data Visualization
• Developing Others
• Digital Fluency
• Give Feedback
• Inclusive Leadership
• Leadership
• Proactive Behavior
• Resource Allocation
• Strategic Thinking
• Team Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $117,000 to $201,250 USD.

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. 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)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. 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 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 Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave – 10 days Volunteer Leave – 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits