Manager, Laboratory Systems – Data

Johnson & Johnson

. Define and maintain product vision, multi-year roadmap, governance model, and lifecycle strategy for laboratory systems and scientific data platforms .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United States, United Kingdom, SwitzerlandSeniorLead💰 $117,000 - $201,250 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing laboratory systems and scientific data platforms, including application governance, lifecycle management, and alignment with R&D objectives. Proficient in translating business needs into actionable requirements and leading cross-functional teams to drive adoption and value realization.

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Laboratory Systems ManagementApplication GovernanceGxP ComplianceAgile Product DeliveryData Integrity

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Hard Skills

Application DevelopmentLifecycle ManagementRequirements TranslationData Storage StrategyIncident EscalationChange ControlPerformance MonitoringBudget ManagementRisk ManagementContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingProblem SolvingFacilitationInfluencing SkillsCommunication

Tools & Technologies

ELNLIMSLabVantageLabWareBIOVIAComplianceBuilderJiraServiceNow

Industry Keywords

Regulated IndustryScientific Data PlatformsDigital ProductsQualityCybersecurity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and maintain product vision, multi-year roadmap, governance model, and lifecycle strategy for laboratory systems and scientific data platforms
Align technology priorities and investment plans with R&D business objectives and laboratory needs
Identify opportunities for harmonization, simplification, automation, application rationalization, and AI-enabled capabilities
Serve as Business Owner or provide governance and direction for assigned laboratory applications, including ELN/LIMS, Compliance Builder, and related technologies
Own demand intake and prioritization; translate user needs into business requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and product backlogs
Lead release planning, deployment readiness, demonstrations, adoption planning, training coordination, hypercare, and value realization
Execute application sustainment and lifecycle processes, including incident escalation, change control, performance monitoring, feedback cycles, periodic reviews, and lifecycle decisions
Develop scientific data storage strategy covering requirements, governance, application selection, storage, access, retention, archival, continuity, and lifecycle management across cloud and on-premises environments
Establish governance for laboratory master data, including ownership, data quality, standards, change processes, and periodic reviews
Partner with IT, solution architecture, infrastructure, cybersecurity, validation, data integrity, Quality, Supply Chain, and external vendors to coordinate delivery
Manage budgets, forecasts, timelines, dependencies, risks, vendor commitments, and investment recommendations
Coordinate software, data platform, cloud, infrastructure, and professional-service providers; escalate performance or service concerns
Track and communicate product, adoption, service, and value measures, including applicable KPIs and OKRs
Facilitate requirements workshops, roadmap reviews, governance forums, and leadership updates
Lead business change management, stakeholder engagement, communications, training, and adoption activities
Act as primary business escalation and coordination point for laboratory applications, scientific data storage, connectivity, workstation, access, and related technology issues
Mentor and train laboratory personnel, Business Owners, product team members, and contractors; may supervise limited direct reports and sponsor contract resources
Ensure consideration of GxP and non-GxP requirements, data integrity, validation, cybersecurity, Good Documentation Practice, and technology risk governance
Follow Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field with 7 to 9 years of related experience; or a master's degree in a related field with 5 to 7 years of related experience
Minimum of 7 years of experience in a regulated industry, enterprise applications, digital products, laboratory systems, or scientific data platforms
Experience leading or governing applications, product roadmaps, portfolios, demand, or cross-functional governance across multiple sites or business functions
Experience translating business needs into requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, prioritized backlogs, and delivery plans
Experience with application development, deployment, adoption, sustainment, lifecycle management, or continuous improvement
Understanding of regulated GxP and non-GxP environments, including data integrity, validation, cybersecurity, quality, and risk-management expectations
Experience collaborating with IT delivery teams, Quality partners, vendors, and senior business stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication, analytical thinking, problem solving, facilitation, and influencing skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities, make risk-based decisions, and drive alignment without direct authority
Preferred: Experience with ELN, LIMS, laboratory informatics, scientific data platforms, LabVantage, LabWare, BIOVIA, ComplianceBuilder, or similar technologies
Preferred: Experience with cloud and on-premises data storage, migration, retention, backup, disaster recovery, archival, and data lifecycle practices
Preferred: Experience with Agile product delivery, backlog management, release planning, Jira, and ServiceNow or comparable tools
Preferred: Experience with application portfolio management, vendor management, budget planning, and business-value measurement
Preferred: Experience developing procedures, process maps, training materials, and organizational change or adoption plans

Benefits

Comp & perks

Participation in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k))
Eligibility to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program
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
Up to 10% travel based on project, deployment, or laboratory support needs