Senior Director Head of Data Science Services

Johnson & Johnson

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Work type
On-site
Location
New Brunswick, NJ
Salary
$196,000–$342,700 / yr
Posted
28 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 25, 2026 (soon)

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $269k
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This role pays more than 76% of similar roles. Most pay $180,500–$266,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $269k versus about $223k for comparable roles.

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About Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson is a multinational corporation operating in three main segments: consumer health products, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices, known for brands like Tylenol, Band-Aid, and Janssen. Industry: Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices

Johnson & Johnson currently has 61 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $109,000–$177,100 across 57 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Director Head of Data Science Services

Sr Director Head of Data Science Services serves as the enterprise authority for workforce data science and intelligence within the HR Data & Intelligence organization. This leader defines the strategy for advanced analytics, machine learning, and statistical modeling to transform global workforce signals into predictive insights and automated workflows. The role involves building a robust knowledge management capability, overseeing employee listening programs, and establishing Responsible AI standards to ensure model fairness and transparency. Key responsibilities include managing a distributed team of specialists to develop diagnostic and prescriptive models for workforce planning. Candidates should possess expertise in quantitative research, Python, R, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Workday, and cloud platforms like Snowflake or AWS. The position solves the challenge of converting complex, unstructured human experience data into scalable, ethical intelligence to improve organizational performance and talent outcomes.

What you'll do

  • Define and evolve the enterprise HR data science strategy including machine learning, statistical modeling, and advanced analytics.
  • Lead a team to build predictive, diagnostic, and prescriptive models for workforce planning and automation.
  • Establish and enforce methodological quality standards for research, model development, and insight storytelling.
  • Manage the employee listening strategy across surveys, pulse programs, and continuous listening models.
  • Create and lead an enterprise HR knowledge management capability for structured and unstructured data.
  • Establish Responsible AI standards to ensure model fairness, transparency, and ethical use of workforce data.
  • Implement emerging technologies like generative AI and large language models to enhance HR insights.
  • Manage a globally distributed team of senior leaders and specialists while fostering a culture of rigor.

What we're looking for

  • A minimum of a Bachelor Degree is required.
  • An advanced degree in Data Science, Statistics, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, or a related field is preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in data science, advanced analytics, or people analytics within a complex, matrixed organization is required.
  • Deep expertise in quantitative research methods, statistical modeling, and applied machine learning is required.
  • Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations for senior leaders is required.
  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams across analytics, listening, and insight generation functions is required.
  • Experience leading employee listening programs or building knowledge management capabilities is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Python, R, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Workday, and cloud platforms like Snowflake or AWS is preferred.

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