Senior Director, Data Science & AI, Orthopedics

Johnson & Johnson

Sr. Director for Data Science & AI at DePuy Synthes responsible for executing AI strategy and leading a high-performing team.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRaritan • Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $196,000 - $342,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in shaping and executing Data Science and AI strategies, with a focus on delivering measurable business outcomes through advanced analytics and AI solutions. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and establish governance frameworks for responsible AI use.

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Data Science LeadershipAI Strategy DevelopmentMLOps / LLMOps ExpertiseExecutive CommunicationTeam Development

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Hard Skills

Data ScienceArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningDeep LearningGenerative AIAnalyticsAI GovernanceStatistical AnalysisData Insights TranslationChange Management

Soft Skills

People LeadershipTalent DevelopmentStrategic ThinkingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

DatabricksSnowflakeSagemakerVector Database OrchestrationGenerative AI Platforms

Industry Keywords

HealthcareMedical TechnologyLife SciencesRegulated Industries

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic and operational leadership for enterprise‑wide data science and artificial intelligence capabilities.
Accountable for shaping and executing the Data & AI strategy.
Translate business priorities into scalable analytics and AI solutions.
Deliver measurable impact, accelerate innovation, and ensure responsible, compliant use of data and AI technologies.
Define and lead the enterprise Data Science & AI strategy , roadmap and investment in alignment with business priorities and IT objectives.
Build, lead, and develop high ‑ performing Data Science and AI team.
Serve as a senior Technical voice for AI across the enterprise, translating business problems into AI opportunities and setting realistic expectations.
Establish standards and reference architectures for generative and agentic AI.
Partner with business and functional leaders to identify , prioritize, and deliver high ‑ value analytics and AI use cases.
Design and operationalize the enterprise AI governance framework.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
12-14 years of relevant work experience, including senior leadership experience in data science, advanced analytics, or AI.
Deep current expertise in AI/ML Landscape; classic ML, Deep Learning, generative AI/LLMs and agentic architectures.
Demonstrated expertise in MLOps / LLMOps and production AI at enterprise scale.
Working fluency with the modern AI/data stack; eg -Databricks /Snowflake/ Sagemaker or comparable platforms, vector database orchestration frameworks and GenAI provider ecosystem ( Anthropic , openAI,etc . )
Demonstrated ability to translate complex data insights into actionable business outcomes.
Experience partnering with senior executives and cross ‑ functional stakeholders.
Executive level communication, able to set strategy with C-suite audiences, defend technical position and rigor and translate between business and deep technical stakeholders.
Strong people leadership, talent development, and change management capabilities.
Experience in healthcare, medical technology, life sciences, or regulated industries preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are 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.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 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
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year