Director, Clinical Data Transparency, EHDS Programme Management

Overview

In this role, you lead the EHDS programme for Johnson & Johnson’s Clinical Data Transparency initiatives across Europe. You define strategy, governance, and the roadmap, translating regulatory needs into sustainable capabilities. You will steer cross-functional teams across development, legal, privacy, regulatory affairs, technology, and data transparency to deliver the EHDS objectives. The role offers high-impact work shaping data governance and regulatory-compliant solutions that enable trusted data sharing and transparency. A strong hook is the opportunity to drive enterprise-wide change in a complex, global framework.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• extensive benefits package
• flexible working environment
• career development opportunities
• health and well-being focus
• work-life balance

Responsibilities

• Set and align the EHDS program strategy with regulatory requirements, business priorities, and technology enablement
• Lead integrated program planning, milestones, outcomes, and success metrics across multiple workstreams
• Direct program execution with clear accountability for scope, quality, and resources
• Establish and manage program governance, reporting, and risk/issue/decision management
• Advise senior governance bodies on direction, trade-offs, and resource needs
• Navigate stakeholder landscape and drive alignment across leadership, functions, and technology
• Anticipate risks and dependencies; mitigate and resolve to keep initiative on track
• Oversee resource planning, demand management, and transition of capabilities to internal ownership
• Ensure tech activity aligns with business requirements and operating processes
• Develop and implement the program change strategy including training and adoption
• Produce executive-level reporting and metrics to track progress and decisions
• Provide direction to external advisors, vendors, and communications partners and ensure alignment with objectives
• Represent J&J in EHDS discussions with external bodies and industry groups
• Build program management capability through fit-for-purpose methods and tools
• If applicable, manage hiring, development, and performance of direct reports
• Provide mentoring and matrix leadership when operating as an individual contributor

Key requirements

• Advanced degree in a scientific, technology, healthcare, or business discipline, or equivalent experience
• At least 10 years of relevant pharmaceutical, healthcare, technology, or scientific experience with leadership of large cross-functional programs
• Expert program and portfolio management capabilities (planning, risk, resources, governance, reporting)
• Formal project/program management certification preferred (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, SAFe)
• Working knowledge of EU regulatory environment and data-related obligations (EHDS, GDPR, data governance) preferred
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders, navigate ambiguity, and enable decisions as requirements evolve
• Excellent written and verbal communication for translating complex topics into executive messages
• Demonstrated leadership in problem solving, prioritization, and decision making
• Experience leading people, vendors, or multidisciplinary teams
• Some domestic or international travel may be required

• influencing and negotiation
• clear communication
• strategic thinking
• Data governance
• Data management
• Regulatory compliance knowledge (EHDS, GDPR)

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