What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analyst, Transcend R&D Master Data position at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine?
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
R&D Operations
Job Sub Function
Clinical Supply Operations
Job Category
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium, Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Job Description
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
Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):
US - Requisition Number: R-070442
Belgium - Requisition Number: R-069383
Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.
We are searching for the best talent for an Analyst, Transcend R&D Master Data role in Beerse, Belgium or U.S. (Malvern, PA or Spring House, PA).
Purpose
Innovative Medicine (IM) Transcend is a global business transformation program that will modernize foundational supply chain processes and harmonize them into one “clean” ERP as a standardized platform (SAP S/4HANA) to enable growth and efficiency.
The program will simplify the Pharma ERP landscape from seven systems to one by standardizing processes and delivering a cost-effective, fit-for-purpose digital backbone that enables agility.
R&D is an integral part of the IM Transcend program, transforming and standardizing relevant R&D supply chain processes and incorporating them into the global IM Transcend template.
The Transcend R&D program team is seeking an Analyst, Transcend R&D Master Data to support master data deliverables across customer, vendor, logistics, and trade compliance domains.
This position reports to the Associate Director, Transcend R&D Data Management.
You Will Be Responsible For
Preferred Skills:
Analytical Reasoning, Business Behavior, Clinical Supply Chain, Distribution Management, Inventory Optimization, Laboratory Operations, Mentorship, Organizing, Package Management, Proactive Behavior, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Project Management, Purchasing, Relationship Building, Research and Development, Stakeholder Engagement
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
R&D Operations
Job Sub Function
Clinical Supply Operations
Job Category
Professional
All Job Posting Locations:
Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium, Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Job Description
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
Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):
US - Requisition Number: R-070442
Belgium - Requisition Number: R-069383
Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.
We are searching for the best talent for an Analyst, Transcend R&D Master Data role in Beerse, Belgium or U.S. (Malvern, PA or Spring House, PA).
Purpose
Innovative Medicine (IM) Transcend is a global business transformation program that will modernize foundational supply chain processes and harmonize them into one “clean” ERP as a standardized platform (SAP S/4HANA) to enable growth and efficiency.
The program will simplify the Pharma ERP landscape from seven systems to one by standardizing processes and delivering a cost-effective, fit-for-purpose digital backbone that enables agility.
R&D is an integral part of the IM Transcend program, transforming and standardizing relevant R&D supply chain processes and incorporating them into the global IM Transcend template.
The Transcend R&D program team is seeking an Analyst, Transcend R&D Master Data to support master data deliverables across customer, vendor, logistics, and trade compliance domains.
This position reports to the Associate Director, Transcend R&D Data Management.
You Will Be Responsible For
- Perform master data analysis, cleansing, and preparation activities (profiling, validation checks, and standardization) across defined data domains.
- Document business requirements and business user stories for in-scope data objects across releases (primary focus: customer, vendor, logistics, and trade compliance).
- Support data mapping, conversion load preparation, reconciliations, and defect resolution during BST/UAT and cutover cycles.
- Execute Business Simulation Testing (BST) and capture test evidence as required.
- Monitor data quality metrics and triggers; investigate issues, perform root-cause analysis, and coordinate remediation with data owners.
- Document domain-specific data work instructions and SOPs.
- Support integration and reporting readiness by validating reference/master data dependencies across systems and interfaces.
- Participate in planning and execution activities to ensure data tasks are planned, tracked, and delivered on schedule.
- Prepare day-in-the-life documentation and lead working sessions to ensure no gaps for the operate-state environment.
- 30% Master data preparation and documentation (create/change, validation, documentation).
- 20% Data quality monitoring and remediation (KPIs, issue triage, root cause, corrective actions).
- 20% Data migration support (mapping, load files, reconciliation, sign-offs).
- 20% Test and cutover readiness support (BST/UAT defect support, cutover rehearsals, hypercare).
- 10% Governance support (standards updates, work instructions, stewardship coordination).
- Support audit/inspection inquiries by providing traceable data records and supporting documentation.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of master data templates, validation rules, and reusable checklists.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related discipline.
- 3 years of hands-on experience working with SAP data and structured data sets (e.g., customers, suppliers).
- Experience with logistics, source and/or global trade processes.
- Experience supporting data migration activities (profiling, cleansing, mapping, load/reconciliation).
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow controlled processes and documentation standards.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a transformation environment.
- Proficiency with Excel and data analysis techniques (filters, pivots, reconciliation methods).
- Experience with SAP MDG (workflow).
- Familiarity with regulated environments and data integrity expectations.
- Exposure to Agile delivery methods and program increment planning.
- Travel expectations : 5-10%
- Transcend Data pillar leadership and workstream counterparts (Source/Deliver/Logistics/Trade Compliance) for dependency alignment.
- Business data owners
- IT delivery teams (data migration, integration, testing) for defect resolution and readiness.
- Quality/Compliance and ISRM partners as needed for controlled data and system requirements.
Preferred Skills:
Analytical Reasoning, Business Behavior, Clinical Supply Chain, Distribution Management, Inventory Optimization, Laboratory Operations, Mentorship, Organizing, Package Management, Proactive Behavior, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Project Management, Purchasing, Relationship Building, Research and Development, Stakeholder Engagement