Johnson & Johnson · 2 months ago
Senior Laboratory Data Automation Architect, R&D Therapeutics Discovery
Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expJohnson & Johnson is a leader in healthcare innovation, and they are seeking a Senior Laboratory Data Automation Architect to enhance their laboratory infrastructures. This role focuses on designing and governing automated scientific workflows, leading automation initiatives, and ensuring data quality and compliance within the R&D Therapeutics Discovery team.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Architectural leadership
Designing and governing scalable, robust automated scientific workflows that span hardware, software, data, and networking layers
Defining critical data entities and data flows to enable seamless transitions between disparate components and future-ready extensions
Establishing and promoting best methods for API/SDK usage, data models, and integration standards across internal and external tools
Program and project execution
Leading end-to-end automation initiatives from concept through deployment, validation, and ongoing optimization
Aligning projects with strategic objectives, timelines, budgets, and risk management in a global, matrixed environment
Defining and maintaining platform roadmaps, governance, change control, and documentation
Hardware and software integration
Identifying and selecting instrumentation and software solutions based on scientific merit and ease of integration
Capably orchestrating the integration of lab instrumentation, high-throughput systems, robotics, ELN/LIMS, MES/OT, and data analytics platforms
Overseeing system integration, including scheduling software, middleware, APIs, and data exchange protocols
Data management, security, and compliance
Ensuring data quality, lineage, traceability, security, and compliance (IT/OT security and relevant standards)
Implementing proactive monitoring, diagnostic tools, and maintenance regimes to minimize downtime and risk
Developing runbooks, validation plans, and documentation to support audits and inspections
Vendor and ecosystem engagement
Engaging with hardware and software vendors to define standards, roadmaps, and interoperable solutions
Communicating industry standards to drive external development toward aligning with J&J needs and the broader industry
Leadership and collaboration
Leading and developing global, cross-functional teams (engineering, IT, data science, research, and operations) in a matrix setting
Fostering an automation-centered culture, supporting internal & external staff, and promoting continuous learning
Building positive relationships with internal collaborators and external partners to accelerate impact
Innovation and capability building
Staying current with emerging automation technologies, data architectures, and analytics methods
Exploring opportunities in cloud, edge, AI/ML, digital twin, and advanced analytics to enhance scientific workflows
Documentation and knowledge management
Maintaining comprehensive architecture diagrams, specifications, standards, and training materials
Ensuring available, accessible documentation for users, operators, and support teams
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences or a closely related field is required
10+ years of experience in automation and platform management is required
Proven track record deploying and operating advanced automation platforms in laboratory or research environments; familiarity with laboratory instrumentation and analytical techniques is required
Broad experience with robotics, high-throughput screening, LIMS/ELN, data management systems, and end-to-end system integration (scheduling software, APIs, middleware, data exchange) is required
Demonstrated ability to lead global, matrixed teams and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously is required
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills; ability to translate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences is required
Familiarity with validation, change control, documentation, machine safety and regulatory considerations relevant to life sciences (IT/OT security) is required
Preferred
Experience in pharmaceutical research, biotech, or medical device environments is preferred
Knowledge of LIMS/ELN systems, data visualization, and analytics toolsets; experience with programming languages such as Python, R, C#, or Java; scripting for automation is preferred
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and data orchestration/workflow tooling is a plus
Strong understanding of data integrity, lineage, security frameworks, and scalable data architectures is preferred
Strong analytical mentality, problem-solving agility, and a collaborative leadership style is highly preferred
Company
Johnson & Johnson
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything.
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Former Chairman and CEO, Johnson & Johnson
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