Manager - Applications & Master Data, Business Systems

Biopharma Careers; Raynham (MA); In loco; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Johnson & Johnson in Raynham, MA is seeking a Manager - Applications & Master Data, Business Systems to own strategy, governance, and lifecycle management of non-GxP R&D business systems. You will lead a team, drive data quality, and expand Power BI usage across Global R&D, improving decision support and efficiency.

The role requires strong Agile leadership, vendor management, and collaboration with IT, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams. Travel up to 20% is expected.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data, or Business.
• 8 or more years of experience in business ownership, application portfolio management, product management, R&D technology, analytics, or related roles, including people leadership.
• Experience leading product or application teams using Agile practices to translate business needs into delivered, value-driven technology solutions.
• Demonstrated experience harmonizing application portfolios, platforms, or technology stacks and reducing tool fragmentation.
• Experience with master data governance, data quality, analytics, reporting, or data management practices.
• Experience operating in a regulated R&D, medical technology, life sciences, or similarly controlled environment.

Mansioni

• Lead Business Systems Strategy and Governance and define the product vision, roadmap, and budget for non-GxP R&D applications and data platforms.
• Own end-to-end lifecycle of assigned R&D applications and master data domains, including adoption and value realization.
• Gather and translate business requirements into technical requirements and prioritized backlogs.
• Lead analytics and master data initiatives, including Power BI reporting, data quality, and harmonized data models.
• Coach Agile teams, manage vendors and budgets, and drive adoption through change management and stakeholder engagement.

Conoscenze

Agile practices

Power BI

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Data governance

Product ownership

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, CS, IT, Data or Business

Strumenti

Power BI

Descrizione del lavoro

Johnson & JohnsonPosted October 20, 2026# Manager - Applications & Master Data, Business SystemsRaynham, United States Full timeInformation Technology ManagerNotify me about similar jobsView Full Job & Apply at Johnson & JohnsonJohnson & Johnson is the source of truth for this posting and owns the application process. We surface normalized context and market comparison you won't find on the original listing.## About this opportunityAt 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.comAs 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 Product Development**Job Sub Function:**Multi-Family R&D Product Development**Job Category:**People Leader**All Job Posting Locations:**Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America**Job Description:**We are searching for the best talent for a **Manager - Applications & Master Data, Business Systems** to join our Orthopaedics team located in Raynham, MA (with up to 20% domestic and international travel expected).**Purpose:**We are seeking an experienced applications and product leader to own the strategy, governance, delivery, adoption, and lifecycle management of non-GxP business systems and analytics capabilities across DePuy Synthes R&D. This role will establish a harmonized technology roadmap and coordinated execution model across the global R&D organization.You will lead the business systems ecosystem, including portfolio and project management applications, dashboards, scorecards, analytics and reporting solutions, user interfaces, and related master data. You will manage Business Owners and business analysts, translate business needs into prioritized requirements and backlogs, and partner with IT and vendors for technical delivery.This role provides the opportunity to simplify the R&D application landscape, improve data quality and decision support, expand the effective use of Power BI and other business platforms, and deliver measurable value through standardized solutions, common ways of working, and disciplined application lifecycle management.**You will be responsible for:****Lead Business Systems Strategy and Governance**- Define, communicate, and execute the product vision, governance model, multi-year roadmap, technology stack, and capital investment strategy for R&D business systems and analytics.- Own product-side governance and budget for non-GxP R&D applications and data platforms where R&D is the primary business owner, including project portfolio management, dashboards, scorecards, and related business solutions.- Align application roadmaps with the R&D pipeline, business priorities, budget, and IT strategy while considering downstream impacts to Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Post-Market systems.- Drive application rationalization, platform harmonization, and common ways of working to reduce tool fragmentation, support complexity, and total cost.**Own the Application and Data Lifecycle**- Own the end-to-end lifecycle of assigned R&D applications and master data domains, from intake, evaluation, selection, and design through deployment, sustainment, value realization, and retirement.- Provide product ownership for business systems, including configuration decisions, release prioritization, roadmap alignment, user experience, adoption, and value realization.- Gather, define, and prioritize business requirements; translate needs into technical requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and prioritized backlogs.- Partner with Technical Product Owners, IT, vendors, and internal engineering teams to coordinate resources and deliver scalable, secure, compliant, and sustainable solutions.- Serve as the primary R&D technology contact and business escalation point for assigned business applications, including configuration, connectivity, account access, non-GxP data management, and effective use of tools.**Advance Analytics and Master Data**- Lead business ownership and analytics support for Power BI reporting, dashboards, scorecards, user interfaces, and other decision-support capabilities.- Drive master data strategy and lifecycle management for critical R&D data domains, including definitions, governance, stewardship, quality, and standards.- Establish and oversee data quality practices, including profiling, validation rules, issue remediation workflows, and root cause analysis for recurring defects.- Support harmonized data models, definitions, and reference data standards across R&D systems.- Partner with IT and enterprise architecture teams to define and govern integrations and data flows, including appropriate data lineage, traceability, and downstream impact considerations.- Identify and advance data-driven and AI-assisted solutions that improve digital R&D applications, business insight, and operational efficiency.**Lead People, Delivery, and Partnerships**- Lead and develop a team of Business Owners, business analysts, employees, and contractors supporting assigned R&D applications and data products.- Coach business analysts and cross-functional product teams in Agile practices, including Scrum or Kanban, to deliver iterative business value.- Manage relationships with vendors and internal delivery teams, including solution scoping, procurement support, delivery oversight, service performance, and issue escalation.- Own budget planning, forecasting, and spending oversight for assigned applications, platforms, and vendor services; develop business cases for new programs and investments.- Partner with R&D, IT, cybersecurity, Quality, Regulatory, Design Quality, Information Security & Risk Management, Technology Quality, Manufacturing Quality, and Supply Chain stakeholders.- Lead continuous user engagement, feedback loops, user groups, communications, training, and change management to maximize adoption and value.- Define and report meaningful KPIs and outcomes, including adoption, data quality, delivery cadence, cost reduction, tool reduction, availability, and program-specific measures.**Education and Experience:****Required Qualifications**- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data, or Business.- 8 or more years of experience in business ownership, application portfolio management, product management, R&D technology, analytics, or related roles, including people leadership.- Experience leading product or application teams using Agile practices to translate business needs into delivered, value-driven technology solutions.- Demonstrated experience harmonizing application portfolios, platforms, or technology stacks and reducing tool fragmentation.- Experience with master data governance, data quality, analytics, reporting, or data management practices.- Experience operating in a regulated R&D, medical technology, life sciences, or similarly controlled environment.- Experience managing vendors, budgets, roadmaps, and cross-functional delivery with IT, cybersecurity, quality, and compliance partners.- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, facilitation, and influencing skills across business and technical audiences.**Preferred Qualifications**- Advanced degree in a relevant field.- Experience in medical technology or life sciences R&D.- Hands-on knowledge of Agile frameworks, product discovery, backlog management, and modern delivery practices.