Director, R&D Data Science – Patient Mastering, Consent & Preference Management
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Job Function: Data Analytics & Computational Sciences
Job Sub
Function: Data Science
Job Category: People Leader
All Job Posting Locations: Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America
Job Description: Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine (J&J IM), a pharmaceutical company of Johnson & Johnson is
recruiting for
a
Director,
R&D Data Science
-
P
atient
Mastering
,
Consent & Preference Management
. This position has
a primary
location
of
Titusville, NJ but is also open to Spring House, PA or Cambridge, MA.
This position requires up to 25% travel. About Innovative Medicine Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine Position Summary The Director, Patien
t
Mastering and
Consent & Preference Management leads the strategy, governance, and operationalization of patient-centric master data across R&D. This role
is responsible for
ensuring that patient, consent, and preference data are
accurate
,
complete,
traceable, and accessible across the enterprise, enabling trusted data use in clinical development, real-world evidence generation, and regulatory submissions. As part of the R&D Data Science & Digital Health -
Data Strategy & Products
team, the Director will define and implement best-in-class approaches for patient mastering and consent and preference management. This includes harmonizing patient identifiers across systems,
establishing
clear stewardship practices, and embedding privacy and compliance requirements to support ethical and responsible use of patient data. Key Responsibilities
: Patient Master Data Strategy & Execution Lead the design and delivery of a forward-looking patient mastering strategy that ensures consistent, high-quality, and fit-for-purpose patient and participant data across R&D.
Develop and
maintain
a unified patient master that connects patient, account, and clinical study data for seamless interoperability.
Consent & Preference Management Establish frameworks and tools for capturing, managing, and tracking patient consent, preferences, and permissions across the data lifecycle.
Ensure alignment with privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) and ethical standards for the use of patient data in research and clinical development.
Data Quality & Stewardship Drive effective patient data stewardship practices across platforms and vendor ecosystems to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
Define and implement data quality metrics and SLAs for
patient
and consent data with external partners and internal stakeholders.
Governance & Compliance Partner with Legal, Privacy, and Compliance teams to ensure robust governance of patient and consent data.
Drive adoption of controlled
vocabularies
, standards (e.g., CDISC, HL7 FHIR, GDPR consent models), and ontologies that enhance data integrity and interoperability.
Collaboration & Integration Work closely with
Data Product Architecture
, Knowledge Management, and Data Product teams to ensure patient master and consent data are embedded and
utilized
effectively within the broader R&D data ecosystem.
Engage with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Safety, Regulatory, Medical Writing, and external partners to
align on
patient data definitions, access, and usage.
Strategic Communication & Leadership Serve as the enterprise advocate for trusted patient data, articulating its value in driving better insights, accelerating trials, and strengthening patient trust.
Provide leadership with regular updates on patient data quality, consent compliance, and adoption progress.
Build and mentor a specialized team of data stewards and domain experts focused on patient mastering and consent management.
Strategic Impact By
establishing
trusted, harmonized patient master and consent data, the Director, Patient Mastering and Patient Consent & Preference Management enables ethical, compliant, and scalable reuse of patient data across R&D. This role strengthens patient trust, accelerates trial execution, and provides the foundation for advanced analytics, AI-driven insights, and regulatory readiness within the global R&D ecosystem.
Qualifications Education Bachelor's
o
r
master
'
s
degree in Information Management
, Data Science, Health Informatics, Computer Science, or related discipline.
Master's Degree is preferred.
Skills & Expertise 15+ years of experience in data management, data governance, or clinical data roles in pharma/biotech.
10+ years' experience
delivering
master data management
capabilities
in pharma
Deep understanding of master data management (MDM) principles and patient data domains.
Expertise
in consent and preference management processes, tools, and technologies.
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, 21 CFR Part 11).
Knowledge of relevant standards (CDISC, HL7 FHIR, OMOP, GA4GH).
Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and
change
management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and
tenacity to
drive projects to a
successful outcomes
Ability to partner across R&D, IT (JJT), Regulatory, and external data providers.
Other Travel: Less than 25% (conferences, governance forums, key internal and partner meetings).
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 & 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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. #LI-Hybrid #JRDDS #JNJDataScience #JNJIMRND-DS
The anticipated base pay range for this position is : The anticipated base pay range for this position is $160,000 to $276,000 USD. Additional Description for Pay Transparency: Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program.
Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation -120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 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
Condolence Leave - 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
Caregiver Leave - 10 days
Volunteer Leave - 4 days
Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours
Additional information can be found through the link below.
https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits]]>
- Location:
- Titusville
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Hospital & Health Care