VP, Data & Digital Quality

Job title VP, Data & Digital Quality Function Quality Sub function Digital Quality Category Vice President 1, Digital Quality (PL11) Location Horsham / New Brunswick / United States of America Date posted May 21 2026 Requisition number

R-077479

Work pattern Hybrid Work This job posting is anticipated to close on Jun 04 2026. We may however extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications. Description At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Quality Job Sub Function:

Digital Quality Job Category:

People Leader All Job Posting Locations:

Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States of America, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America Job Description:

The VP, Data & Digital Quality is accountable for architecting and executing the digital and data strategy that will reimagine Quality through advanced analytics, AI/ML, agentic orchestration, and next‑generation risk sensing capabilities. This leader accelerates the transformation from reactive compliance to predictive, intelligence‑driven Quality, leveraging enterprise data, automation, and digital products to improve risk visibility, strengthen decision‑making, and enhance patient safety. The role shapes the long‑term digital quality vision, drives the global roadmap, and ensures high‑quality delivery of platforms, predictive models, emerging technologies, and compliance systems across all regions and segments. and supports the Q&C digital talent development strategy. This leader partners with Regulatory, Technology, Business leaders and Quality colleagues to drive measurable improvements in quality outcomes and audit readiness by enabling the evolution of Quality practices to incorporate emerging technologies.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

Digital Product Strategy & Portfolio Delivery Own and continuously evolve the enterprise portion of the Q&C Digital Strategy & Data 5‑Year Roadmap, including integration into long-range financial planning, business planning and refresh cycles. Oversee and set high-level strategy for sector Digital Strategy & Roadmap. Lead the strategic shift toward predictive digital quality, ensuring digital product roadmaps incorporate AI?ML, advanced analytics, data quality and adaptive risk models that proactively identify issues before they impact patients or compliance. Drive the integration of advanced technologies including automated and agentic risk alerts into Quality operations. Data Platforms, Architecture & Visualization Build and scale an enterprise quality data architecture (structured and unstructured) that enables near‑real‑time data ingestion (where applicable), harmonization, AI-ready data quality, and modeling to support rapid detection of trends, improves predictive and preventive capabilities, and accelerates Quality decision‑making. Advance capabilities in risk dashboards, anomaly detection, and quality signal intelligence using tools such as QUALIFI, ThoughtSpot, and modern cloud analytics stacks. Drive Adoption of Emerging Technologies Either at an enterprise level, or through support at sector level: Build and operationalize an AI/ML strategy for Quality, including use cases in process monitoring, automated document intelligence, complaint/risk signal extraction, audit prediction, and failure mode analytics. Scale GenAI and Agentic AI enabled quality workflows (e.g., intelligent QMS search, automated CAPA summarization, QA review assistance) while maintaining regulatory rigor and responsible AI guardrails. Oversee development of early‑warning systems that detect, contextualize, and escalate quality risks using multivariate models and cross‑value‑chain data signals. Champion responsible AI practices, ensuring models meet requirements for validation, transparency, explainability, and audit readiness. Evolve practices across Enterprise Quality to incorporate AI/ ML model validation, continuous monitoring, and audit‑ready AI governance frameworks. Partners with Regulatory, Technology, and Legal to ensure digital innovation is aligned with emerging expectations for AI in regulated environments (FDA, EMA, global health authorities). Operational Excellence Either at an enterprise level, or through support at sector level: Improve decision velocity by embedding AI‑enhanced insights into core quality operational processes, driving measurable improvements in cycle time, right‑first‑time, and risk reduction. Establish KPIs and OKRs that measure the value of digital products, data platforms, and predictive capabilities, Governance & Stakeholder Leadership Serve as the enterprise leader for digital quality governance, ensuring alignment of data standards, AI/ML guardrails, and risk‑sensing capabilities across segments and regions. Co‑lead cross‑functional working groups with Supply Chain, R D, Manufacturing, and Technology to embed digital quality intelligence into end‑to‑end operations. People Leadership & Culture Build a high‑performing team of data scientists, digital product directors and managers, ML engineers, digital products owners, digital product analysts quality technologists, and analytics translators. Foster a culture that embraces experimentation, iterative learning, and analytics-driven decision‑making, while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and compliance Other Duties Deep expertise in predictive analytics, machine learning, and AI/ML model lifecycle management in regulated environments. Experience building automated risk detection systems, predictive quality models, and advanced statistical monitoring tools. Demonstrated success modernizing Quality or Compliance functions through digital transformation, end‑to‑end data strategies, and AI‑enabled workflows. Strong understanding of pharma/medical device technology data governance, AI regulatory expectations, validation standards for ML systems, and GxP‑compliant cloud technologies. Proven ability to translate complex technical insights into business‑ready, risk‑focused decisions for senior leaders.

Required Minimum Education:

Bachelors Degree Required Years of Related Experience:

15+ years leading digital products and enterprise data/analytics in regulated industries.

Required Years of People Management Experience:

8-10

Years Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Proven track record delivering digital strategies and measurable business value. Experience managing enterprise‑scale data platforms (QUALIFI/ThoughtSpot or equivalent). AI/ML and risk‑sensing product delivery experience. Strong governance, stakeholder engagement, and financial acumen. Global people leadership. with a track record of people development.

Percentage Traveled:

up to 40% Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center ( ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com ) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Business Alignment, Compliance Management, Consistency, Controls Compliance, Developing Others, Digital Assurance, Emerging Technologies, Fact-Based Decision Making, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Performance Measurement, Product Strategies, Quality Control (QC), Quality Standards, Quality Validation, Regulatory Compliance, Tactical Planning The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $199,000.00

• $366,850.

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Pay Transparency:

ubject 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 period10 days Volunteer Leave
• 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time-Off
• 80 hours per calendar year For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to:
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