Senior Manager, Strategy and Operations (DDSAI)

Scorpion Therapeutics; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategy and Operations, Data, Data Science and AI (DDSAI) to partner with R&D leadership in shaping the data and AI portfolio. The role emphasizes governance, analytics, automation, and executive dashboards to enable informed decisions.

The position requires a strong background in portfolio management and data analytics within healthcare or pharma, with leadership across a matrixed organization and a focus on AI-enabled reporting and optimization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in portfolio management, strategy, business operations, or data analytics in healthcare, pharma, R&D, or digital environments.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration in matrixed organizations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee portfolio governance, develop strategic plans, manage resources, create executive dashboards and KPIs.
• Automate reporting workflows and support portfolio analytics and risk management.
• Support project governance, standardize processes, and promote data quality and automation initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

SQL

R

Data modeling

Portfolio reporting

Automation tools

Python

Power Automate

Azure Data Platform

Databricks

GenAI-enabled reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Role

Senior Manager, Strategy and Operations, Data, Data Science and AI (DDSAI) at Johnson & Johnson, serving as a strategic partner to enable data-driven decision-making across the R&D technology, data, and AI portfolio.

Responsibilities

• oversee portfolio governance, develop strategic planning, manage resources, create executive dashboards and KPIs, automate reporting workflows, and support portfolio analytics and risk management.
• Also, support project governance, standardize processes, and promote data quality and automation initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred; 8+ years in portfolio management, strategy, business operations, or data analytics within healthcare, pharma, R&D, or digital environments.

Skills

• Advanced Excel, Power BI, SQL/R, data modeling, portfolio reporting, automation tools;
• preferred skills include Python, Power Automate, Azure Data Platform, Databricks, and GenAI-enabled reporting.

High-value details

focus on healthcare R&D, digital and AI solutions, supporting leadership decision-making, with an emphasis on automation, analytics, and portfolio governance in a complex, matrixed organization.

Work setup

multiple locations including Cambridge, La Jolla, Spring House, and Titusville, with no travel specifics stated.