Digital Product Owner – Chromatography Data Systems (CDS)

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At J&J IM we are an R&D focused organization striving to improve life and medical outcomes for millions of patients worldwide. If you want to be a true pioneer and advance the use of data to lead our journey towards the development of innovative therapeutics, then seize this opportunity and join our team!

Within the Digital Operations & Strategy (DOS) department of Therapeutics Development & Supply (TDS) we harness the power of data, technology, predictive modeling, and informatics to inform decisions. We aim to enable a digitally enabled organization that speeds up life-saving treatment development.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Digital Product Owner for Chromatography Data Systems (CDS) to join our dynamic team and lead the future of chromatography data across J&J’s development laboratories. You will set the product direction for Empower, OpenLab CDS and Chromeleon, connect scientific workflows with trusted data, and guide a global network of experts through the next phase of laboratory digitalization.

The CDS Business System Owner (BSO) is accountable for shaping, delivering, and sustaining the business vision, strategy, and value realization of Empower, Openlab CDS, and Chromeleon  across TDS laboratories.
This role owns the end‑to‑end Chromatography Data system landscape, including integrations with adjacent lab systems, and serves as the primary business authority ensuring architectural consistency, regulatory compliance, and adoption across sites and functions. The BSO partners closely with DOS System Architects, System Integrators, Business SMEs, and functional stakeholders to ensure Chromatography Data Systems deliver measurable business value.

The successful candidate will be a proactive and effective problem solver who is intellectually curious and has a strong interest in data and how it supports the development of innovative, life-saving treatments.

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• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharma or related sciences/engineering disciplines.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or related sectors. 

• Deep understanding of laboratory systems supporting pharmaceutical process development and clinical manufacturing.  Hands-on experience with Empower, Openlab CDS, or Chromeleon is preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations; proven understanding of GAMP and SDLC requirements is preferred.

• Experience with FAIR data principles and digital transformation projects is preferred.

• Organizational and project management skills, balancing multiple complex projects with effective customer management.

• Strong passion for digital transformation and innovation

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that values agility, precision, and creative problem-solving.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing diverse audiences and fostering collaboration.

• Strategic thinker with personal leadership skills, attention to detail, and a track record of effective cross-functional teamwork.

• Proven problem-solving abilities, translating complex concepts into actionable solutions.

• Experience leading cross-functional projects and inspiring teams toward shared goals is preferred.

• Familiarity with agile methodologies is preferred.

• Global, end-to-end attitude

• Fluency in English required

• Limited travel (<10%).