Technology Manager, ELN/LIMS

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Technology Product & Platform Management Job Sub Function: Technical Product Management Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America Job Description: DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Technology Manager, ELN/LIMS located at Raynham, MA or Palm Beach Gardens, FL or Warsaw, IN or West Chester, PA or Newbrunswick, NJ. Job Overview This role is accountable for the product ownership, strategy, and lifecycle management of Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) platforms supporting DePuy Synthes R&D. The Manager, ELN/LIMS partners closely with R&D scientists, quality, regulatory, and IT delivery teams to ensure these platforms enable compliant, efficient, and data - driven research and development operations. This role plays a critical part in advancing digital R&D capabilities and ensuring systems are fit - for - purpose , scalable, and aligned with business priorities and reports into the DePuy Synthes Technology organization. Key Responsibilities Own the product vision, roadmap, and backlog for ELN and LIMS platforms, aligning technology capabilities with R&D, quality, and regulatory needs. Serve as the primary business and IT interface for ELN/LIMS, translating scientific and operational requirements into prioritized product features and technical requirements. Partner with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Data teams to ensure ELN/LIMS solutions support data integrity, traceability, and compliance with applicable regulations and internal standards. Lead vendor and platform management , including selection, roadmap influence, contract oversight, and performance management for ELN/LIMS solutions. Lead the application of AI, advanced analytics, and automation to modernize R&D platforms, accelerating product development, improving scientific and engineering insights, and strengthening end ‑ to ‑ end decision ‑ making while enabling scalable, compliant, and efficient R&D operations from discovery through lifecycle management. Guide agile or hybrid delivery teams, ensuring on ‑ time, on ‑ budget delivery of enhancements, upgrades, and integrations. Oversee system lifecycle activities, including validation, change control, upgrades, and decommissioning , in partnership with Quality and IT. Monitor platform performance and user adoption, driving continuous improvement through metrics, user feedback, and process optimization. Develop and mentor team members and extended product team contributors, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning. Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree required in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field. Master’s degree (e.g., MS, MBA) preferred. Experience and Skills Required: 6 -8 years of experience in IT product management, product ownership, or technology delivery , with direct responsibility for enterprise platforms in an R&D or regulated environment. Hands ‑ on experience with ELN and/or LIMS platforms , including configuration, integrations, and lifecycle management ( technical skills ).