Senior Manager, Strategy and Operations (DDSAI)

Role: Senior Manager, Strategy and Operations for Data, Data Science, and AI (DDSAI) within Johnson & Johnson’s Innovative Medicine R&D. The role combines portfolio management leadership with technical execution, supporting data-driven decision-making across technology, data, and AI initiatives. Responsibilities include overseeing portfolio governance, strategic planning, resource management, and delivering executive reporting and dashboards. The role involves extracting, transforming, and automating portfolio data analysis, building scalable reporting frameworks, and developing automation solutions using AI and enterprise tools. It serves as a bridge between leadership decision-making and operational portfolio intelligence, enhancing visibility, governance, and value realization. Collaboration spans R&D leadership, technical teams, and project managers, with a focus on continuous improvement in portfolio processes. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred), 8+ years in portfolio or project management, strategy, business operations, or data analytics, with experience supporting executive decision-making through analytics and automation. Skills required encompass advanced Excel, Power BI, SQL/R, data modeling, and dashboard development; preferred skills include Python, Power Automate, Azure Data Platform, Databricks, and GenAI-enabled reporting. The role is based in multiple US locations with a hybrid setup and may involve some travel. Industry-relevant experience in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or R&D environments is essential, supporting initiatives in digital, data, AI, or healthcare product development.