IT Director, Product Development Systems

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Job Function:
Technology Product & Platform Management

Job Sub Function:
Technical Product Management

Job Category:
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

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Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine R&D IT is seeking a Director, Product Group Engineer Cross Development Systems Leader located in Raritan, USA. At the Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, we take patient health and well-being to our core values. From clinical trials to regulatory approval and ongoing safety monitoring, we ensure every step of our drug's journey is safe and effective. We bring together the best minds and pursue the most promising science.

The Product Group Leader Cross Development Systems is responsible for the design and development of products using data, AI, and emerging technologies. We are seeking a visionary and technically accomplished senior AI leader to spearhead our Development System's AI strategy, drive innovation, and lead cross-functional teams in delivering scalable AI solutions. This role will be pivotal in shaping the future of AI within our organization, aligning emerging technologies with business goals and regulatory standards. They address complex business problems and intricate engineering challenges and shape the technical design.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and architect data-driven AI solutions for the Cross Development System, encompassing Regulatory, Clinical, and Safety domains.
• Supervise the design, development, and deployment of AI solutions, including NLP, computer vision, and generative AI.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, compliance, and business partners to integrate AI into business processes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of data scientists, ML engineers, and AI researchers.
• Ensure AI solutions meet scalability, performance, and ethical standards.
• Stay abreast of emerging AI trends and technologies to maintain competitive advantage.
• Conduct AI market research and competitive analysis to find opportunities and inform product strategy.
• Represent the organization in external forums, conferences, and partnerships.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience with at least 5 years in AI/ ML
• Leadership a leadership role.
• Consistent track record of delivering enterprise-grade AI solutions.
• Startup approach for building solutions from the ground up.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Demonstrated understanding of data governance, model lifecycle management, and ML Ops.
• Hands-on experience with software development and system architecture.
• Deep expertise in Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face Transformers, Open AI SDKs, Agent Development Kit, Model Context Protocol Architectures
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, Scala, C or C++.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Passion for technology and innovation, with meticulous attention to detail.

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 and 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, please email the Employee Health Support Center () or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$146,000 - $256,850

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
Employees and/or eligible dependents may be 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. Employees may be 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. Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: -Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year -Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year -Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year -Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below.