Manager - IT Lab Operations & Scientific Systems

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 102,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 120 hours/year

Sick time 40 hours/year

Floating Holidays 13 days/year

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Manager - IT Lab Operations & Scientific Systems to lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable lab IT operations across Raritan, NJ and other sites. You will guide the full lifecycle of lab software, instrument control, and data platforms to support discovery and development.

You will collaborate with lab managers, vendors, and security teams to implement architectures, onboarding, remote access, and data connectivity, while leveraging AI-assisted processes

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.

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.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

AI tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering

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.

Job Function

Technology Product & Platform Management

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.

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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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)).

Benefits

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
• 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