Director, Advanced Analytics & AI - Shockwave Medical

Johnson & Johnson•Santa Clara, CA

16d•Remote

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a Director, Advanced Analytics and AI – Shockwave Medical to join our team. The position is FULLY REMOTE AND CAN SIT ANYWHERE IN THE US. Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Ready to join a team that’s pioneering the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Our Shockwave Medical portfolio aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque. Position Overview The Director, Advanced Analytics & AI is responsible for spearheading the strategy, development, and application of advanced analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to optimize commercial operations. This role will oversee the deployment of advanced analytics driven tools, predictive analytics, and data science methodologies to drive revenue growth, improve customer engagement, and enhance business decision-making. The Director will work closely with Sales, Marketing, Market Access, and Finance teams to ensure data-driven strategies align with business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, AI, Business Analytics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
10+ years of experience in advanced analytics, AI, or data science within the medical device, medtech, or pharmaceutical industry.
Strong expertise in machine learning, AI algorithms, and big data technologies (Python, R, TensorFlow, AWS/Azure ML, etc.).
Proven experience developing advanced analytics powered solutions for sales optimization, forecasting, and commercial decision-making.
Expertise in data engineering, data pipeline automation, and cloud-based analytics.
Experience in deploying advanced analytics solutions within CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce) and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker).
Strong understanding of healthcare data privacy, compliance, and regulatory considerations.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex advanced analytics models into actionable business insights.
Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement advanced analytics strategies to drive commercial effectiveness and operational efficiency.
Lead the creation and deployment of machine learning models, predictive analytics, and automation tools to enhance decision-making.
Oversee the development of advanced analytics driven insights for sales forecasting, customer segmentation, pricing optimization, and market intelligence.
Partner with IT and Data Engineering teams to build scalable data pipelines that support commercial analytics.
Introduce natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, and deep learning techniques to improve commercial data analysis.
Work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Market Access teams to implement advanced analytics decision support systems.
Design and partner with IT to develop self-service AI tools that empower commercial teams with real-time, data-driven insights.
Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of data scientists and advanced analytics specialists
Stay abreast of emerging AI and analytics trends to ensure the company remains at the forefront of innovation in commercial operations.
Manage workload and seek additional resources when required.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
short- and long-term disability
business accident insurance
group legal insurance
consolidated retirement plan (pension)
savings plan (401(k))
long-term incentive program
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
Caregiver Leave – 10 days
Volunteer Leave – 4 days
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours