Manager - IT Lab Operations & Scientific Systems
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
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Johnson & Johnson is seeking a talented IT Lab Operations & Scientific Systems Manager to lead lab IT across Raritan, Spring House, Malvern, or Beerse. You will shape technical roadmaps, manage lab software and instrument control, and integrate data platforms to create secure, scalable, and AI-ready lab environments.
You’ll partner with lab managers, vendors, and IT teams to enable trusted data flows and modern automation, delivering breakthroughs for R&D in a global, cross-country setting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor or Master degree in one of the listed fields or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years running IT platforms in life sciences or lab environments.
- Understanding of lab informatics, data management, and AI-ready data.
- Translate lab needs into technology solutions and support strategies.
- Strong communication, problem solving, and collaboration skills.
- Experience with AI-assisted engineering tools and responsible use.
Responsibilities
- Shape the technical roadmap for secure, connected lab IT operations and systems.
- Manage lab software, instrument control, facility systems, and automation tools.
- Own full lifecycle of systems; ensure secure architectures and onboarding.
- Coordinate with lab managers, vendors, and partners on connectivity and access.
- Connect LIMS, ELN, and SDMS to secure, traceable data pipelines.
- Align with IT, security, and compliance to deliver scalable solutions.
- Apply modern engineering practices and AI tools to improve design and delivery.
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Job description
At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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.
Technology Product & Platform Management
Technology Operations Support
Scientific/Technology
Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America
We are searching for the best talent for a Manager - IT Lab Operations & Scientific Systems to be based in one of the following locations: Raritan, NJ; Spring House, PA; Malvern, PA; Beerse, BE.
Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):
- United States (Raritan, Spring House or Malvern) - Requisition Number: R-088217
- Belgium (Beerse) - Requisition Number: R-092910
Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.
We are looking for a curious, collaborative, and technically grounded IT manager to help shape and deliver the next generation of lab IT operations and scientific systems across our R&D laboratories.
In this role, you will improve how our labs run today and help prepare them for more secure, scalable, and AI-ready ways of working tomorrow.
We turn complex lab technology needs into practical, secure solutions that scientists can rely on every day.
We are a diverse team that supports Discovery and Development scientists around the world. Together, we deliver lab informatics solutions that help accelerate R&D innovation and enable the development of new medicines for patients with unmet medical needs.
- Shape the technical roadmap, and operational model for secure, connected, and observable 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.
- Be responsible for the full lifecycle of for these systems,
- Partner closely 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
- Partner with lab operations, business partners, vendors, security, compliance, and IT teams to align on priorities, risks, and deliver scalable solutions in a multi-functional environment.
- Apply modern engineering practices, including the effective use of AI-assisted development and productivity tools such as Claude, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar technologies, to improve solution design, documentation, automation, and delivery efficiency.
- Bachelor or Master degree, or equivalent experience 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
- Good understanding of drug discovery workflows and the role of lab informatics platforms, scientific operations systems, and data management in enabling secure, traceable, AI-ready data
- Ability to translate lab and business needs into technology solutions and support strategies
- 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.
You do not need to know every system or technology on day one. If you have experience with IT platform operations, or technology delivery—and you are excited to learn, partner, and make an impact,we encourage you to apply. If this sounds like a role where you could grow and contribute, we would love to hear from you!
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.
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$102,000.00 - $177,100.00
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)).
- 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 period10 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
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