Senior Manager, Data Strategy
Johnson & Johnson
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Madrid • Spain
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About the role
- 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.
- 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.
- Ensure Global Development data assets adhere to internal and external standards.
- Align with industry frameworks and internal metadata standards.
- Source, evaluate, and integrate operational, regulatory, and scientific datasets from internal teams, CROs, regulators, and trusted external partners.
- 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.
- Act as a champion for Global Development data strategy across clinical, regulatory, data science, QA, medical writing, safety, and IT teams.
Requirements
- Master’s 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
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Hard skills
data strategydata managementdata integrationAI/MLKPI monitoringmetadata governancesemantic modelingclinical trial lifecycleFAIR principlesregulatory data requirements
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationinfluencecollaborationstakeholder engagementstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingcross-functional leadershipactionable strategy translationrelationship building
Certifications
Master’s degreePhD