Manager - IT Lab Operations & Scientific Systems

Relha LLC

Pennsylvania

On-site

USD 102,000 - 177,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a curious, collaborative IT manager to shape and deliver the next generation of lab IT operations and scientific systems across R&D labs. You will improve how labs run today and prepare for secure, scalable, AI-ready workflows tomorrow, delivering lab informatics solutions that accelerate R&D and support development of new medicines.

The role requires leading the technical roadmap, managing lab software and instrument control systems, and partnering with vendors,

Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities

Shape the technical roadmap and operational model for secure, connected, and observable lab IT operations.
Manage lab software and instrument control systems, facility management systems, data acquisition tools.
Develop secure architectures and operational practices for onboarding and connectivity, remote access, and system integrations.
Connect operational systems and scientific data platforms (LIMS, ELN, SDMS) to ensure data security and traceability.
Apply AI-assisted engineering and productivity tools to improve design, documentation, automation and delivery.

Skills

Lab IT operations

Science data platforms (LIMS ELN SDMS)

Security architectures

Windows 11 rollout

AI-assisted development tools

Education

Science/Software engineering degree

Tools

LIMS

ELN

SDMS

Job description

Manager - IT Lab Operations & Scientific Systems

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.

Job Function:

Job Sub Function:

Technology Operations Support

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description:

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.

Key responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$102,000.00 - $177,100.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

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)).

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 Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year