Genai Project Lead

**GenAI Project Lead**

**Location: Remote (with optional hybrid work in Neuss, Germany)**

**Duration: Contract running until the end of August 2025 (opportunity for a contract extension)**

**Hours: 40 hours per week**

**Pay rate range: Competitive hourly rate**

We are seeking an experienced GenAI Project Lead to oversee and drive cross-functional GenAI initiatives in the pharmaceutical domain. You will collaborate with various internal teams - including Sales, Marketing, Value & Access, Medical - while also coordinating with external partners. Your main focus is to ensure smooth project execution, from conceptualization to final delivery, leveraging large language models (LLMs), generative AI, agentic AI, and other advanced AI/ML solutions.

**roles and responsibilities**
- Lead Cross-Functional AI Projects: Plan, coordinate, and execute GenAI initiatives across multiple business units (Sales, Marketing, Value & Access, Medical, Personal Productivity).
- Collaborate with Internal Departments: Align project goals with stakeholder needs, gather requirements, and ensure timely communication of progress.
- Manage External Partners: Oversee vendor relationships, define scope, monitor deliverables, and maintain quality standards.
- Technical Input: Provide expertise on LLMs, agentic AI, and broader AI/ML frameworks, guiding the team on best practices and feasibility.
- Project Planning & Reporting: Define milestones, manage resources, track budgets (where applicable), and report on project status to leadership.

**how to succeed**
- 5+ years of experience in AI/ML (hands-on development and/or project leadership)
- Proven track record leading AI initiatives in the pharmaceutical industry (strong domain knowledge is essential)
- Solid understanding of large language models (LLMs), generative AI, and agentic AI concepts
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional projects and stakeholders (technical and non-technical)
- Fluent English communication skills (written & verbal)

Preferred Skills & Attributes
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, able to convey complex AI topics to diverse audiences
- Familiarity with various AI/ML frameworks
- Ability to work independently under tight deadlines and adapt to a fast-paced environment

**benefits**

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for until the end of August 2025 and has a chance of extension.

**you are welcome here**

**Johnson & Johnson** is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

**about Johnson & Johnson**

Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 130 years. As a skilled contractor, you’ll play a key part in the thinking, strategy, dynamism - and impact - of this iconic global healthcare company as they touch the lives of nearly a billion people every day. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at Johnson & Johnson.

**questions**

**Diversity, Equity & Inclusion**

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.