Director, Scientific Computing Operations

Company: 6084-Janssen Research & Development Legal Enti
Location: Titusville
Posted on: April 6, 2026

Job Description:

At 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.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: Data Analytics & Computational Sciences Job Sub Function: Biostatistics Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America Job Description: About Innovative Medicine: Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine We are searching for the best talent for a Director, Scientific Computing Operations to be in Raritan, NJ; Titusville, NJ; or Spring House, PA. Please note that this role is also 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 postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s): Beerse, Belgium - Requisition Number: R-068241 United States - Requisition Number: R-068188 Remember, whether you apply to one or all requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission. Purpose: The Director, Scientific Computing Operations is a people leader responsible for the strategy, delivery, adoption, and operational excellence of scientific computing, analytics, and AI?enabled platforms that underpin Statistics & Decision Sciences (SDS) and Quantitative Sciences and Clinical Pharmacology (QSCP) decision?making. This role owns the end?to?end lifecycle of scientific computing platforms and solution architecture, ensuring scalability, regulatory readiness, security, and alignment with enterprise technology and business priorities. The Director represents SDS on cross?functional and enterprise working groups and partners closely with leaders and colleagues across Strategic Business and Computing Operations (SBCO), SDS, QSCP, Clinical & Statistical Programming, Global Development, Enterprise IT, and Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine R&D to enable alignment, transparency, and shared accountability. This leader operates with a strong enterprise mindset, translating complex scientific and business needs into coherent, sustainable technology strategies that deliver measurable impact Y ou will be responsible for : Platform, Architecture & Infrastructure Ownership: Provide enterprise leadership for the design, documentation, governance, and lifecycle management of scientific computing, analytics, and AI platforms. Own infrastructure investment planning across cloud and high?performance computing environments, balancing scalability, cost efficiency, reliability, and long?term sustainability for advanced analytics and AI workloads. Ensure platforms are validated, secure, regulatory?ready, and compliant, and establish standards and best practices that enable interoperable, resilient solutions Scientific Computing & Solution Architecture Leadership: Define and evolve scientific computing, analytics, and solution architecture strategies aligned with SDS priorities and R&D objectives. Lead multi?year technology and infrastructure roadmaps, providing authoritative architectural direction that strengthens flexibility, stability, usability, and long?term sustainability. Translate complex scientific and operational needs into coherent technology strategies and operating plans, advising senior leadership on opportunities to enhance interoperability and platform effectiveness. Technology Innovation & Value Realization: Advance innovation in scientific computing, automation, and analytics by identifying, evaluating, and scaling emerging technologies. Convert innovation into operational capabilities that improve decision quality, productivity, and efficiency. Guide the application of advanced analytics, scenario planning, and quantitative insights to enable strategic decision?making and sustained scientific and business value. Advanced Analytics, AI, ML & Emerging Technology : Lead enablement of AI, machine learning, advanced analytics, and decision intelligence capabilities across SDS and QSCP. Establish and enforce functional governance, standards, and end?to?end lifecycle management for analytics and AI solutions. Ensure capabilities are ethical, transparent, explainable, secure, and compliant for use in regulated R&D environments. Stakeholder Management : Engage stakeholders and build strong relationships with internal and external partners to communicate and support technology strategy. Prepare and present reports and dashboards to senior leadership, offering insights on the technology roadmap, solutions, and adoption. Operational Management & Compliance: Oversee vendors, budgets, performance, risk, and compliance for scientific computing platforms and initiatives. Ensure inspection?ready delivery through validated systems, documented processes, required training, and adherence to SOPs and quality standards. Ensure compliance and quality for self and team, complete necessary SOPs, training, job aids, track project time, and deliver timely, high-quality results. Qualifications / Requirements: Education: Minimum of a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field with 12 years of experience is required Ph.D in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field with 10 years of experience is preferred Required: Demonstrated leadership of scientific computing platforms, solution architecture, and enabling technologies across infrastructure, AI/ML, and advanced analytics. Deep knowledge of enterprise computing architectures (cloud and/or HPC), data pipeline, analytics ecosystems, and platform governance, with sufficient technical fluency and programming literacy (e.g., Python, R, SAS or similar) to guide and evaluate solutions. Proven track record delivering measurable outcomes through technology adoption, organizational change, and platform scaling in regulated R&D environments. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and managing initiatives involving multiple stakeholders. Excellent communication and influencing skills with senior stakeholders. Ability to operate effectively in a fast?paced environment with sound judgment and minimal supervision. Ability to travel between J&J sites both domestic and international at least 10% is required. Preferred: Minimum of 4-6 years of people leadership (includes indirect / matrixed leadership) in complex, global organizations The anticipated base pay range for this position in the US is $164,000 to $282,900. The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market. The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. 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 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 period 10 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 This job posting is anticipated to close on April 10, 2026. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications. 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. LI-Hybrid Required Skills: Preferred Skills: The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $164,000.00 - $282,900.00 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)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. 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

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