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Jim Swanson

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EVP and Enterprise CIO at Johnson & Johnson
📍 New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

Jim Swanson is the EVP and Enterprise CIO at Johnson & Johnson, where he leverages over 30 years of experience at the intersection of science and technology. He is responsible for accelerating business outcomes through digital innovation. Colleagues describe him as an innovative, strategic, and insightful leader. He holds BS and MS degrees from Drexel University.

Outside of work, Jim is an active individual with interests in running, biking, skiing, scuba diving, and boating. He is married with three daughters and has also dedicated time to volunteering with organizations like the United Way and the American Heart Association, showcasing his commitment to community involvement.

He recently received the Lifetime of Achievement Award at the 2025 Global Tech & AI Awards for his career-long leadership in digital transformation.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
EVP and Enterprise CIO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
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AI in Healthcare
He is leading initiatives to integrate AI into pharmaceutical R&D, drug discovery, and to improve enterprise productivity and patient outcomes.
Digital Transformation
A core theme of his career, he has led large-scale digital transformation at Johnson & Johnson, Bayer Crop Science, and Monsanto.
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Career

Work history

10-2019
EVP and Enterprise CIO
Johnson & Johnson
8-2018 - 9-2019
CIO and Head of Digital Transformation, Crop Science
Bayer Crop Science
11-2013 - 8-2018
Chief Information Officer
Monsanto
8-2008 - 10-2013
Vice President IT - Global Human Health
Merck
7-2005 - 7-2008
Vice President IT - Merck Research Labs
Merck
In the press

Media appearances

Q&A with Jim Swanson, Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer, Johnson & Johnson. Featured in MIT Center for Digital Business
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5 questions with Johnson & Johnson's Jim Swanson. Featured in CIO.com
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Education
BS
Drexel University
MS
Drexel University
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