VP, Data, Analytics, AI & Automation Officer, Orthopedics

$199,000 - $366,850/yr

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Role Overview

Join DePuy Synthes, the world's largest orthopaedics-focused company, as they establish their independent corporate identity following separation from Johnson & Johnson. As VP of Data, Analytics, AI & Automation Officer, you'll lead the global strategy and execution for data, analytics, artificial intelligence, and intelligent automation across the entire organization.

This executive role offers the unique opportunity to build the enterprise data foundation from the ground up, enabling data-driven decision making, digital surgery innovation, and AI-enabled business transformation. You'll establish modern data platforms, AI capabilities, and automation frameworks that power innovation across R&D, supply chain, manufacturing, commercial operations, and corporate functions while playing a key role in building the data architecture during the company separation.

This position will establish data as a strategic asset, enabling AI-driven innovation in orthopaedics, predictive supply chains, smart factories, surgeon and hospital insights, improved product quality and safety, and accelerated R&D innovation across the global organization.

Responsibilities

Define enterprise data strategy and roadmap for the standalone DePuy Synthes organization
Establish enterprise data governance, quality, and stewardship frameworks
Build and operate modern data platform and data lakehouse architecture
Enable enterprise data integration across ERP, CRM, manufacturing systems, clinical data, and commercial systems
Develop and deploy AI/ML capabilities across supply chain optimization, predictive maintenance, demand forecasting, quality analytics, and clinical analytics
Lead enterprise automation strategy including robotic process automation, intelligent workflows, AI agents, and operational automation
Build advanced analytics capabilities supporting commercial performance, surgeon engagement, hospital analytics, and supply chain optimization
Ensure global data governance, regulatory compliance, and ethical AI practices across all data and AI initiatives
Build and scale world-class global data, AI, and analytics teams
Provide global leadership for Data Engineering, Enterprise Data Governance, Analytics & BI, AI/ML, and Intelligent Automation

Requirements

10+ years experience in data, analytics, or AI leadership roles
Experience building enterprise data platforms and AI programs at scale
Strong experience leading data transformation in global enterprises
Deep expertise in AI/Machine Learning
Deep expertise in data platforms and data governance
Deep expertise in advanced analytics
Proven ability to build and manage global teams
Experience with enterprise data integration across multiple systems

Nice to Have

Experience supporting regulated industries (MedTech, Pharma, Healthcare)
Experience supporting enterprise carve-outs or large-scale digital transformation programs
Experience with clinical and product analytics
Background in manufacturing and supply chain analytics

Benefits & Perks

Consolidated retirement plan (pension) and 401(k) savings plan
Long-term incentive program participation
160 hours vacation per calendar year
40-56 hours sick time per calendar year (varies by state)
13 days holiday pay including floating holidays
Up to 40 hours Work, Personal and Family Time per calendar year
480 hours Parental Leave within one year

About the Company

DePuy Synthes is a global leader in Orthopaedics, advancing patient care through innovative solutions across joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, and related surgical technologies. As they separate from Johnson & Johnson to become the world's largest, most comprehensive Orthopaedics-focused company, they are establishing their own corporate identity, voice, culture, and reputation while continuing to serve patients, customers, and healthcare systems worldwide.