Chief Architect – Innovative Medicine Technology

Johnson & Johnson

Chief Architect shaping global technology architecture for Johnson & Johnson’s Innovative Medicine healthcare sector. Leading 20+ architects across R&D, Supply Chain, Commercial, cloud, data, AI, and security.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeTitusville • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $178,000 - $307,050 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and evolving enterprise architecture strategies, particularly in cloud architecture, data platforms, and AI technologies. Proven ability to lead global architecture teams and drive modernization initiatives while balancing enterprise standards with sector-specific needs.

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Cloud ArchitectureData PlatformsAI/GenAI TechnologiesArchitecture GovernanceEnterprise Architecture Strategies

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Hard Skills

Enterprise ArchitectureIntegration ArchitectureCybersecurityDigital PlatformsArchitecture StandardsArchitecture BlueprintsTechnology ModernizationArchitecture Governance ModelsSystems IntegrationModern Software Engineering Practices

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingExecutive CommunicationInfluencing Senior Leaders

Tools & Technologies

TOGAFGenAIAI-Assisted MethodsKnowledge ManagementDesign Review Acceleration

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalHealthcareLife SciencesRegulated EnvironmentSupply ChainCommercialQualityRegulatory

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and evolve the Innovative Medicine architecture strategy across R&D, Supply Chain, Commercial, Data, AI, Cloud, Security, and Enterprise Platforms
Develop future-state architecture blueprints and principles
Drive technology modernization, platform simplification, and technical debt reduction
Lead and develop a global architecture organization of 20+ architects
Provide architecture leadership across R&D, Supply Chain, and Commercial capabilities
Establish common data, process, platform patterns, reference architectures, design patterns, technology standards, and security guardrails
Align business strategies, product roadmaps, platform roadmaps, and enterprise technology priorities
Guide build, buy, reuse, modernization, and platform consolidation decisions
Partner with Technology Services, Enterprise Architecture, ISRM, product, engineering, data, security, and business leaders
Lead architecture governance forums and provide oversight for pivotal initiatives, platform investments, technology partnerships, data products, and AI-enabled capabilities
Define and monitor architecture benchmarks
Advance GenAI-enabled architecture practices, automation patterns, knowledge assets, and responsible-use guardrails
Advise senior leaders on emerging technologies and represent Innovative Medicine architecture in enterprise forums and strategic partnerships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
15+ years of technology leadership experience with strong responsibility for enterprise, sector, or platform architecture
Experience leading global architecture teams across multiple domains, regions, or business functions
Expertise in cloud architecture, data platforms, AI/GenAI technologies, integration architecture, cybersecurity, digital platforms, and enterprise application landscapes
Experience leading architecture governance, cross-sector collaboration, technology standards adoption, and large-scale modernization initiatives
Experience leading architecture teams across large, global, regulated enterprises
Understanding of pharmaceutical or healthcare value chains, including R&D, Supply Chain, Commercial, Quality, Regulatory, Data, Digital, and customer-facing capabilities
Experience defining enterprise architecture strategies, target-state blueprints, reference architectures, standards, governance models, and multi-year technology roadmaps
Experience working with technology services, cybersecurity, infrastructure, data, engineering, product, and architecture teams
Understanding of cloud platforms, data architecture, AI/ML platforms, systems integration, cybersecurity, digital channels, enterprise applications, and modern software engineering practices
Ability to influence senior leaders, product leaders, platform owners, architects, engineers, and external partners
Ability to balance enterprise standardization with sector-specific business needs and regulatory requirements
Experience building architecture communities of practice, developing architecture talent, and driving adoption through influence
Experience introducing modern architecture ways of working, including GenAI-enabled blueprinting, documentation, standards automation, knowledge management, and design review acceleration
Experience applying GenAI or AI-assisted methods to architecture practices preferred
Experience in life sciences, healthcare, consumer health, medtech, supply chain, commercial, or another regulated global environment preferred
Familiarity with TOGAF and modern product-centric delivery models preferred
Critical thinking, systems thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, architecture governance, and executive communication capabilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
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
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
10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Inclusive interview process and workplace accommodation support