Associate Director – AI Quality and Governance, R&D Data Science & Digital Health

Johnson & Johnson

Leading AI governance initiatives across Data Science & Digital Health at Johnson & Johnson. Ensuring compliance and quality standards in AI/ML and GenAI systems.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeTitusville • Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $137,000 - $235,750 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive enterprise aligned AI governance across Data Science & Digital Health (DSDH) and the broader R&D organization
Implement high quality, compliant, and scalable governance practices for both traditional AI/ML and GenAI systems
Partner closely with DSDH teams, Quality, Legal, Global Regulatory Affairs, and Johnson & Johnson Technology to streamline governance processes
Embed AI safety protocols and align with enterprise strategic priorities
Develop and maintain an AI governance roadmap that supports R&D strategy
Develop, implement, and drive adoption of quality assurance processes for AI/ML and GenAI development
Integrate those processes with existing medical product and digital health tool development processes
Create and disseminate playbooks, toolkits, and standardized guidance to support teams in implementing responsible AI practices
Establish and track metrics to evaluate governance effectiveness including processes for audits, reviews, and risk based assessments of AI systems
Serve as a technical and strategic advisor on AI governance topics
Represent Johnson & Johnson in external AI governance forums and consortia

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree (PhD or Master’s) in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Informatics, or a related field
10+ years of experience in AI/ML, data science, or digital health, preferably in a regulated industry (e.g., pharma, healthcare, biotech)
Experience in AI governance in regulated environment, with proven track record of leading AI governance initiatives
Knowledge of global regulatory frameworks in medical products and AI (e.g. FDA, EMA, ICH, EU AI Act, ISO/IEC standards, etc.)
Deep understanding of AI/ML & GenAI model development, deployment, and monitoring, including AI risk assessment and mitigation
Experience working with cross-functional teams including regulatory affairs, IT, and data science, product development
Strong experience in a matrixed organization, with excellent communication skills and strategic thinking capabilities
Ability to drive cultural change around responsible AI use and digital transformation

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, life insurance
short- and long-term disability
business accident insurance
group legal insurance
pension plan
savings plan (401(k))
vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
sick time - 40 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
condolence leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
caregiver leave – 10 days
volunteer leave – 4 days
military spouse time-off – 80 hours

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Hard Skills & Tools

AI governanceAI/MLGenAIdata sciencequality assurance processesAI risk assessmentmodel developmentmodel deploymentmodel monitoringregulatory frameworks

Soft Skills

communication skillsstrategic thinkingleadershipcollaborationcultural change managementorganizational skillsadvisory skillsproblem-solvinginfluencingstakeholder engagement

Certifications

PhDMaster’sISO/IEC standards certification