Director, R&D Data Science

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

Job Function:

Data Analytics & Computational Sciences

Job Sub Function:

Data Science

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Prague, Czechia

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Director, AI Programs & Delivery Lead.  This position has a primary location of Prague, Czechia and will require up to 25% travel

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine develops treatments that improve the health of people worldwide. Research and development areas encompass oncology, cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, immunology, pulmonary hypertension, retinal disorders, and neuroscience. Our goal is to help people live longer, healthier lives. We have produced and marketed many first-in-class prescription medications and are poised to serve the broad needs of the healthcare market – from patients to practitioners and from clinics to hospitals. To learn more about Janssen, one of the Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, visit

About the Role:

We are looking for an AI Programs & Delivery Lead, who will be responsible for the seamless, high-quality execution of AI programmatic experiences across J&J R&D, ensuring programs are delivered with scale, consistency, and impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and execution of all AI learning experiences – including workshops, onboarding, executive sessions, and hands-on training events.

• Liaise with key partners across L&D, IT, Legal, and Comms, as well as with external vendors, to ensure smooth execution and platform readiness.

• Own and maintain the execution roadmap, including quarterly training calendars, launch schedules, and event timelines.

• Oversee logistics from end to end: registration flows, scheduling, materials, live support, and follow-up.

• Track and report operational KPIs and adoption metrics,  including attendance, satisfaction, completion rates, post-session engagement, and early indicators of behavior change.

• Identify and address execution challenges proactively - using feedback and data to continuously optimize both the learner experience and operational delivery.
  
  Qualifications:

• A minimum education level or a Master's degree or MBA is preferred

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences is required.

• Proven experience in program management, training operations, or large-scale capability-building is highly preferred.

• Strong presentation skills, particularly to senior-level stakeholders is required.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and engage with cross-functional teams is required.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage complex logistics across global teams.

• Digital savviness in sharing information and leveraging digital tools for communication is required.

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-) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Advanced Analytics, Budget Management, Compliance Management, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Privacy Standards, Data Quality, Data Reporting, Data Savvy, Data Science, Data Visualization, Developing Others, Digital Fluency, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Program Management, Strategic Thinking, Succession Planning

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