Director, Chief Architect, Architecture (Raritan)

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.comAs 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 Enterprise Strategy & SecurityJob Sub Function: Enterprise ArchitectureJob Category:People LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaJob Description:DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Director, Chief Architect, Enterprise Architecture; this Hybrid position will be in Raynham, MA (USA). Alternate Hybrid locations may be considered at Raritan, NJ (USA), West Chester, PA (USA), Warsaw, IN (USA), Palm Beach Gardens, FL (USA).Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. Job Overview: The Director, Chief Architect, Enterprise Architecture serves as the senior technology architecture leader for DePuy Synthes, defining and governing enterprise‑wide architecture strategy to enable business growth, innovation, scalability, and security. This role partners closely with business, IT, and digital leaders to ensure technology investments align to enterprise strategy and deliver measurable value. The role plays a critical leadership position during the evolution to a standalone DePuy Synthes organization, shaping future‑state architecture and enabling operational readiness and reports into the DePuy Synthes Technology organization. Key Responsibilities: Define and own the enterprise architecture vision, principles, standards, and roadmaps aligned to DePuy Synthes business strategy and IT priorities. Lead architecture governance across applications, data, integration, infrastructure, and security to ensure consistency, scalability, and compliance. Partner with business and technology leaders to translate business capabilities and strategies into target‑state enterprise and solution architectures. Guide major technology programs and investments, providing architectural direction, design oversight, and risk mitigation for complex initiatives. Establish and maintain architecture standards, reference architectures, and patterns to accelerate delivery and reduce technical debt. Lead, mentor, and develop enterprise and solution architects, fostering a strong architecture community and culture of collaboration. Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to inform strategic recommendations and innovation opportunities. Ensure enterprise architecture supports regulatory, quality, privacy, and cybersecurity requirements relevant to the MedTech environment. Qualifications: Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field. Preferred: Master’s degree (MS or MBA) with a focus on technology, business strategy, or systems architecture. Experience and Skills: Required: 10-12 years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or related technology leadership roles. Demonstrated experience defining enterprise‑wide architecture strategies and leading architecture governance at scale. Strong understanding of application, data, integration, cloud, and infrastructure architectures. Experience leading and developing high‑performing architecture teams. Strong communication and executive‑level presentation skills. Preferred: Experience supporting large‑scale transformations, separations, or operating‑model changes. Background in MedTech, regulated industries, or global enterprise environments. Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms, digital platforms, and modern integration patterns. Familiarity with architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF or equivalent). Proven ability to partner with senior business and IT leaders to drive alignment and outcomes. Other: Language: English (required). Travel: Up to 15% domestic and international. Certifications: Enterprise Architecture or cloud certifications (preferred). For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit . Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.#DePuySynthesCareers#LI-HybridRequired Skills:Preferred Skills:Business Alignment, Collaborating, Continuous Improvement, Developing Others, Enterprise Application, Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), Enterprise IT Architecture, Enterprise IT Governance, Inclusive Leadership, Information Security Management System (ISMS), Information Security Risk Management, Information Technology Strategies, IT Asset Management Systems, Leadership, Performance Measurement, Process Improvements, Solution Architecture, Technologically SavvyThe anticipated base pay range for this position is :$150,000.00 - $258,750.00Additional Description for Pay Transparency:Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:Vacation –120 hours per calendar yearSick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar yearHoliday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar yearWork, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar yearParental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a childBereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar yearCaregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 daysVolunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar yearMilitary Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar yearFor additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America; West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America; Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America; Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America; Raritan, New Jersey, United States of AmericaType: Full time