Director, Data, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence – Oncology / Prostate Cancer

Scorpion Therapeutics; New Jersey; On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine seeks a Director in Data Science for Oncology to lead AI and advanced analytics initiatives across clinical-stage Prostate Cancer programs. You will drive endpoint development, data-driven trial design, and regulatory science collaboration at the highest level.

Collaborating with Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, and Regulatory, you will guide external partnerships and real-world data strategies while shaping personalized medicine through cutting-edge

Qualifications

• PhD/MD/PharmD/MS with 8+ years in drug development, data science or outcomes research.
• Deep oncology knowledge and experience in trial design and healthcare datasets.
• Hands-on AI/ML, predictive modeling, and digital pathology.
• Proven leadership in multidisciplinary teams and external collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and validation of novel endpoints for oncology programs.
• Deploy data science tools to enhance trial design and support regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate with Clinical Development, Medical Affairs and Regulatory teams.
• Manage external partnerships and leverage real-world data and digital health tech.

Skills

AI/ML

Predictive modeling

Digital pathology

Oncology knowledge

Clinical trial design

Healthcare datasets

Cross-functional leadership

Education

PhD/MD/PharmD/MS with 8+ years experience

Job description

Role:

Director in Data Science for Oncology at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, leading efforts to develop AI and advanced analytics solutions for clinical-stage Prostate Cancer programs.

Responsibilities:

• oversee the development and validation of novel endpoints, deploy data science tools to enhance trial design, and support regulatory submissions;
• collaborate with cross-functional teams including Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, and Regulatory;
• manage external partnerships and leverage real-world data and digital health technologies.

Qualifications:

• PhD, MD, PharmD, or MS with 8+ years in drug development, data science, or outcomes research;
• strong knowledge of oncology, clinical trial design, and healthcare datasets;
• hands-on experience with AI, ML, predictive modeling, and digital pathology;
• proven leadership in multidisciplinary teams and external collaborations.

Preferred:

• genitourinary oncology expertise, hematology/oncology fellowship, R&D experience at pharma/biotech, understanding of regulatory science.

High-Value:

• focus on Prostate Cancer, early- and late-stage clinical programs, innovative endpoints, AI-driven insights, real-world evidence, and digital health applications.

Location:

on-site positions in NJ, PA, CA, or MA with up to 10% travel.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, technical innovation, and advancing personalized medicine through cutting-edge data science in oncology.