Sr Director Head of Data Science Services

About the role

Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. is recruiting for a Senior Director, Head of Data Science Services, located in New Brunswick, NJ.

Job Description

Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. is recruiting for a Senior Director, Head of Data Science Services, located in New Brunswick, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Own, define, and evolve the enterprise HR data science strategy, including quantitative research standards, statistical modeling, machine learning, and advanced analytics used across HR
• Lead the HR data science team responsible for building predictive, diagnostic, and prescriptive models that power people analytics, workforce planning, and HR workflow automation
• Establish and enforce methodological quality standards for HR research, model development, validation, and insight storytelling across the organization
• Ensure employee and product listening insights are translated into clear, prioritized actions for HR leaders, business partners, and HR digital product teams
• Create and lead an enterprise HR knowledge management capability, defining the strategy and operating model for structured and unstructured HR knowledge that is searchable, current, and reusable across the organization
• Partner across HR and Digital teams to embed knowledge, insights, and models directly into HR workflows, products, and employee-facing experiences
• Own Responsible AI standards for HR data science, including model fairness, transparency, explainability, and ethical use of workforce data
• Explore and implement emerging AI technologies—including generative AI, large language models, and natural language processing—to enhance HR insights, automation, and employee experiences, while ensuring ethical and transparent use
• Collaborate with HR AI, Legal, Data Governance, and Technology partners to ensure all HR analytics and AI use cases meet regulatory, privacy, and ethical AI requirements
• Act as an external-facing thought leader, staying current on emerging trends in data science, AI, listening, and knowledge management, and translating them into a forward-looking HR Data Science Services roadmap
• Partner with senior HR and business leaders to integrate workforce insights into business strategy and measure the impact of advanced analytics on organizational performance, ROI, and talent outcomes
• Lead and develop a globally distributed team of senior leaders and specialists, fostering a culture of experimentation, rigor, and impact

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor Degree is required. Advanced degree (e.g., MS or PhD) in Data Science, Statistics, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in data science, advanced analytics, or people analytics within a complex, matrixed organization
• Deep expertise in quantitative research methods, statistical modeling, and applied machine learning, with experience operationalizing models for business use
• Proven ability to translate complex data and insights into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leaders
• Strong executive communication skills, including the ability to influence, challenge, and align senior stakeholders

Preferred Experience

• Leading or modernizing employee listening programs, including continuous or passive listening approaches
• Building or scaling knowledge management or unstructured data capabilities
• Familiarity with modern analytics and HR tech stacks, including Python, R, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Workday, and cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, AWS)
• Defining or implementing Responsible AI, ethical analytics, or model governance frameworks in an HR or workforce context
• Operating in a global environment with sensitivity to regional, cultural, and regulatory differences

Other

• This position is located in New Brunswick, NJ full-time and may require up to 10% travel, both domestic and international.
• The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $196,000.00 - $342,700.00