Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine · 1 day ago
Release Data Lead
Titusville, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expJohnson & Johnson is a leader in healthcare innovation dedicated to improving health outcomes. The Release Data Lead plays a crucial role in the global SAP S/4HANA transformation program, coordinating data deployment activities and ensuring data readiness for release waves.
Pharmaceuticals
Responsibilities
Coordinate all data-related deployment activities for the assigned release, from readiness to go-live
Execute release deployment plans covering mapping, cleansing, migration, reconciliation, and workflow readiness
Monitor and track progress across all data domains, identifying gaps and driving remediation
Partner with Data Migration teams to validate mapping rules, transformation logic, and load requirements
Review Field Mapping Documents (FMDs), load templates, and data quality outputs
Support mock loads, data validation cycles, and pre-/post-load reconciliation
Ensure data migration defects are triaged, resolved, and retested
Validate MDG configuration, workflows, data models, and approval routing for the release
Ensure MDG readiness for go-live, including workflow activation and transport sequencing
Support workflow testing, error resolution, and cross-functional alignment of governance rules
Coordinate test data preparation, availability, and validation for SIT, BST, UAT, PQ, and performance testing
Ensure master data supports end-to-end scenarios across supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, finance, and quality domains
Support issue resolution, retesting, and traceability documentation
Execute data quality checks and validation rules aligned with GxP, SOX, GDP, GDPR, and audit requirements
Support compliance reviews and ensure evidence is captured for controlled environments
Identify data quality issues and work with data stewards to implement corrective actions
Support cutover planning activities including final data loads, sequencing, and sign-off steps
Execute cutover tasks related to data migration, MDG workflows, and data readiness checks
Support issue triage and defect resolution during deployment and hypercare
Collaborate with Senior Manager Release Deploy Lead, Data Stewards, Functional Leads, MDG team, and regional teams
Communicate progress, risks, blockers, and readiness status to deployment leadership
Identify recurring data or workflow issues and propose improvements to processes and standards
Contribute to enhancing deployment accelerators, templates, and execution playbooks
Support future wave planning based on lessons learned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Data Management, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field
5+ years of experience in SAP data migration, data governance, MDG, or transformation roles
Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA or ECC Master Data (Material, Customer, Vendor, Business Partner)
Knowledge of GxP, SOX, GDPR, audit, and data integrity (ALCOA+) requirements
Experience supporting or executing data migration cycles and testing coordination
Familiarity with MDG workflows, validation rules, and master data lifecycle processes
Strong understanding of SAP data structures across MM, SD, BP, FI/CO, QM, PP, and related modules
Hands-on experience in ETL tools, mapping, and data reconciliation activities
Strong coordination and delivery skills in a fast-paced deployment environment
Ability to manage multiple data domains and workstreams simultaneously
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail
Experience supporting SIT/BST/UAT/PQ cycles, mock loads, cutover, and hypercare
Ability to work effectively with global teams, including offshore and onsite partners
High commitment to compliance, data quality, and regulatory traceability
Ability to operate in a complex, matrixed global program with multiple stakeholders
Preferred
Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or another regulated industry strongly preferred
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Company
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine focuses on developing medical solutions for some of the challenging diseases and medical conditions.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Molly Perkins
VP, Head of Cell & Genetic Medicines Discovery
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2025-08-14
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