Senior Manager, Data Science

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Job Function:
Data Analytics & Computational Sciences

Job Sub Function:
Data Science

Job Category:
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, 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 Manager, Data Science .This role can be based in Raynham, MA, West Chester, PA, or Raritan, NJ,

The Data Science Manager plays a key leadership role in advancing data science, artificial intelligence, and analytics capabilities across Finance. This position leads a team responsible for developing scalable, business-focused solutions that improve forecasting, strengthen decision-making, and drive efficiency across Account to Report (A2R), Procure to Pay (P2P), and Invoice to Cash (I2C) processes. The manager partners closely with Finance, Technology, and cross-functional stakeholders to translate business priorities into high-impact analytical products and to promote responsible, governed adoption of data science and AI. The role offers the opportunity to shape the team's strategy, develop talent, and deliver measurable value across a broad portfolio of finance priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of data science, AI, and advanced analytics initiatives aligned with Finance priorities and measurable business outcomes.
• Manage forecasting initiatives by guiding solution design, model development, validation, deployment, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and deliver opportunities to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of Account to Report (A2R), Procure to Pay (P2P), and Invoice to Cash (I2C) processes through data science, automation, and AI.
• Partner with Finance, Technology, and other cross-functional stakeholders to translate business needs into clear analytical roadmaps, prioritized use cases, and scalable solutions.
• Oversee the development of analytical products and decision-support tools that convert complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights.
• Manage, coach, and develop data scientists and analytics professionals, fostering technical excellence, collaboration, accountability, and an inclusive high-performance culture.
• Establish and maintain standards for model governance, data quality, documentation, validation, controls, and responsible AI in a regulated environment.
• Drive adoption and sustained value by embedding data science and AI solutions into business processes, measuring impact, and supporting change management.

Qualifications

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Preferred: Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Finance, or a related discipline.
  
  

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Typically, 6-8 years of progressive experience in data science, advanced analytics, machine learning, or related quantitative roles, including experience leading people and complex analytical workstreams.
• Demonstrated experience developing and operationalizing forecasting, predictive modeling, optimization, or other advanced analytics solutions.
• Experience managing and mentoring data science and analytics professionals and influencing stakeholders in a matrixed global environment.
• Strong understanding of finance processes and the ability to identify opportunities for data science and AI to improve efficiency, controls, and decision-making across Account to Report (A2R), Procure to Pay (P2P), and Invoice to Cash (I2C).
• Strong proficiency in relevant data science technologies and methods, such as Python or R, SQL, machine learning, statistical modeling, cloud data platforms, and business intelligence tools.

Preferred:

• Experience applying data science and AI within Finance or another complex business function in a global, highly regulated environment.
• Experience with generative AI, intelligent automation, MLOps, model governance, or responsible AI practices.
• Change management or transformation experience supporting adoption of new analytical capabilities and ways of working.
• Familiarity with enterprise data architectures, finance data models, ERP systems, and cloud-based analytics platforms.
• Proven ability to communicate complex analytical concepts clearly and translate data into actionable recommendations for senior leaders.

Other:

• Language: English required; additional languages a plus.

• Travel: Up to ~10-15%, primarily domestic.

• Certifications: Analytics, finance, or project management certifications preferred but not required.

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Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics 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.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:
Analytical Reasoning, Budgeting, Business Savvy, Consulting, Econometric Models, Financial Analysis, Financial Competence, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Industry Analysis, Internal Controls, Organizing, Project Management, Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$140,000.00 - $241,500.00

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