Scientist, Precision Biomarkers & MultiOmics Integration

7300-Janssen-Cilag S.A. Legal Entity; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 44,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Well-being reimbursement

Insurance plans

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine (JJIM) seeks a Scientist, Precision Biomarkers & MultiOmics Integration to develop and apply multiomics frameworks for biomarker identification and patient subtyping, enabling precision medicine. The role concentrates on translating complex multimodal data into actionable insights to guide patient stratification and target–disease understanding.

This onsite position is based in Spain, with Madrid as the primary location and Barcelona as a secondary option;

Qualifications

• PhD or master’s with substantial post-degree experience in quantitative life sciences.
• Strong hands-on expertise in multiomics data integration and analyses for human disease.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrative multiomics frameworks to identify biomarkers and patient subtypes relevant to discovery and clinical strategies.
• Integrate diverse data modalities (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, single-cell/spatial omics, imaging, clinical data) to characterize disease heterogeneity.
• Design patient stratification approaches linking molecular signatures to disease mechanisms and treatment response.
• Quantify biomarker evidence for target engagement, pharmacodynamic response, and patient selection.
• Apply systems biology and econometric models to connect targets, pathways, biomarkers, and phenotypes.
• Collaborate with discovery, translational, and clinical teams to support biomarker outputs for decision making.
• Contribute to best practices for multiomics pipelines and scalable platforms.

Skills

Multiomics data integration

Biomarker discovery

Patient stratification

Programming (R, Python)

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD in Computational Biology / Bioinformatics / Systems Biology / Genetics / Biostatistics

Master's with 4+ years relevant experience

Tools

R

Python

Large-scale data analysis

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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.com. As 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 Details

Job Function: Data Analytics & Computational Sciences
Job Sub Function: Data Science
Job Category: Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations: Cornellà de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain, Madrid, Spain

Job Description

Scientist, Precision Biomarkers & MultiOmics Integration Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine (JJIM) is seeking a highly accomplished Scientist to develop and apply multiomics integration methods and frameworks for biomarker identification and patient subtyping, with the goal of enabling precision medicine strategies across disease areas and across discovery and clinical development. This role will focus on extracting, quantifying, and translating complex multimodal biological data into actionable insights that inform patient stratification, biomarker strategy, and target–biomarker–disease understanding. The successful candidate will operate at the intersection of computational biology, translational science, and therapeutic area (TA) collaboration. This is an onsite role based in Spain, with Madrid as the primary location and Barcelona as a secondary option. Hybrid and fully remote arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and apply integrative multiomics frameworks to identify biomarkers and patient subtypes relevant to xTA discovery and clinical precision strategies.
• Integrate diverse data modalities, including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, single-cell/spatial omics, QTLs, imaging, and clinical/real-world data, to characterize disease heterogeneity.
• Design patient stratification and subtyping approaches that link molecular signatures to disease mechanisms, prognosis, and treatment response.
• Quantify and prioritize biomarker evidence supporting target engagement, pharmacodynamic response, and patient selection.
• Apply systems biology, network analysis, and statistical/ML methods to connect targets, pathways, biomarkers, and clinical phenotypes.
• Partner closely with discovery, translational, and clinical teams to ensure biomarker and subtyping outputs directly support decision making.
• Contribute to the definition of best practices, reusable pipelines, and scalable platforms for multiomics biomarker discovery.
• Clearly communicate complex analytical results to scientific and clinical stakeholders through compelling narratives, visualizations, and presentations.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, Genetics, Biostatistics, or a related quantitative life science discipline, with relevant postdoctoral or industry experience; or a master’s degree in a related field with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in multiomics data integration and analysis, particularly in the context of human disease.
• Demonstrated expertise in biomarker discovery, patient stratification, or translational data science.
• Solid understanding of human genetics, functional genomics, and molecular disease mechanisms.
• Proficiency in programming and data analysis (e.g., R, Python) and working with large-scale biological datasets.
• Proven ability to work effectively in cross functional, matrixed research environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting precision medicine or clinical development programs through biomarker or subtyping strategies.
• Familiarity with proteomics, single-cell and spatial omics and their application to patient heterogeneity.
• Exposure to AI/ML approaches for biomarker discovery or patient stratification.
• Prior experience collaborating directly with clinical, translational, or regulatory stakeholders.
• Track record of high impact publications, platform development, or internal scientific influence.

Impact of the Role

This role will directly shape how multiomics evidence is leveraged to define patient populations, guide biomarker strategy, and enable precision medicine, influencing both near-term program decisions and long-term platform capabilities.

Required and Preferred Skills

• Advanced Analytics
• AI Judgement Integration
• Analytical Reasoning
• Business Intelligence (BI)
• Business Writing
• Coaching
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Data Analysis
• Data Compilation
• Data Privacy Standards
• Data Savvy
• Data Science
• Data Visualization
• Econometric Models
• Execution Focus
• Technical Credibility
• Technologically Savvy
• Workflow Analysis

Pay Range

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: €44,000.00 - €70,840.00

Benefits

• annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions.
• vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health.
• service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans.
• *This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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 https://www.jnj.com/. Our Credo calls on us to respect the dignity of every individual and create an environment for all people to thrive.

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