Senior Manager, Data Strategy

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 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 more at Job Function Data Analytics & Computational Sciences Job Sub Function Data Science Job Category People Leader All Job Posting Locations Cornellà de Llobregat Barcelona Spain Madrid Spain Job Description Why This Role Matters You will lead the definition and execution of the data strategy for Global Development ensuring internal and external data assets are standardized interoperable and ready to power analytics AI / ML and regulatory activities. This role connects strategy with operational delivery ensuring high‑value data from protocol design through trial disclosure is reusable across multiple programs and therapeutic areas. Working cross‑functionally across R&D you’ll embed FAIR data principles semantic consistency and governance best practices integrating diverse data sources into an enterprise data ecosystem aligned with industry standards. Key Responsibilities Data Strategy & Roadmap Shape and deliver the Global Development data strategy aligned with enterprise R&D priorities. Partner with Global Functions DSDH and clinical teams to identify data needs and opportunities. Collaborate and optimize in partnership with stakeholders outside R&D. Lead sourcing evaluation onboarding of external data sources. Build and maintain a multi-year data strategy roadmap. Embed product thinking FAIR principles and agile delivery into execution to ensure scalability and reusability. Ontology & Standards Alignment Ensure Global Development data assets adhere to internal and external standards. Align with industry frameworks (TransCelerate DDF Pistoia ClinOps- OCDIS CHL7 FHIR) and internal metadata standards. Partner with Knowledge Management teams to connect strategy deliverables to the enterprise knowledge graph enabling advanced search reasoning and automation. Internal & External Data Integration Source evaluate and integrate operational regulatory and scientific datasets from internal teams CROs regulators and trusted external partners. Oversee end-to-end lifecycle management for high value Global Development data assets ensuring quality accessibility compliance and interoperability. Value Realization & KPIs Define and monitor measurable KPIs such as : Acceleration of study startup timelines Improvement in submission readiness scores Increase in data reuse and interoperability across programs Report on strategic impact and adoption progress to business and technical stakeholders. Stakeholder Engagement & Adoption Act as a champion for Global Development data strategy across clinical regulatory data science QA medical writing safety and IT teams. Lead adoption activities such as workshops demos onboarding sessions and change management plans. Capture user feedback and continuously refine the roadmap based on evolving business needs. Qualifications Education Masters or PhD in a relevant field (Life Sciences Data Science Informatics Biomedical Engineering etc.) or equivalent experience. 6 years in pharma / biotech R&D focused on clinical development data strategy and governance. Proven success delivering data initiatives in a regulated environment across multiple therapeutic areas. Familiarity with ontologies semantic modeling metadata governance and industry standards. Skills & Expertise Strong knowledge of the clinical trial lifecycle and regulatory data requirements. Experience in data management integration and FAIR principle implementation. Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and communicate complex data concepts clearly. Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to translate complex data concepts into actionable strategy. Proven track record of leading cross‑functional data initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders. Impact By embedding semantic rigor governance discipline and interoperability standards you will transform how Global Development data is captured structured and reused accelerating timelines enabling advanced analytics and strengthening regulatory readiness for all programs. 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. Required Skills : Preferred Skills : Advanced Analytics Budget Management Compliance Management Critical Thinking Cross-Functional Collaboration Data Analysis Data Privacy Standards Data Quality Data Reporting Data Savvy Data Science Data Visualization Developing Others Digital Fluency Inclusive Leadership Leadership Strategic Thinking Team Management Required Experience : Senior Manager Key Skills Marketing,Data Visualization,Tableau,Customer Segmentation,Microsoft Powerpoint,Investment Banking,Strategic Planning,Financial Modeling,Customer relationship management,Management Consulting,Google Suite,Analytics Employment Type : Full-Time Experience : years Vacancy : 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr