Immunology Data Science & AI Lead

6084-Janssen Research & Development, LLC Legal Entity; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson's Cambridge, MA campus seeks a Principal Scientist to shape Data Science, Digital Health and AI strategies for Immunology R&D. You will partner with DDSAI colleagues and IMM TA stakeholders to translate capabilities into practical solutions that improve decision making, research execution, and development outcomes.

This role collaborates with Translational Science, Translational Medicine, Discovery, and Data Platforms to design data assets, evaluate emerging technologies,

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 4+ years in relevant field; PhD a plus.
• Experience in pharmaceutical R&D, biotech, healthcare, data science or AI.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in matrixed environments.
• Experience applying AI technologies to scientific or business challenges.

Responsibilities

• Contribute scientific and strategic input to Immunology R&D DDSAI priorities spanning individual projects, portfolio initiatives, and collaborations with internal and external partners.
• Partner with DDSAI colleagues and Therapeutic Area teams to define, evaluate, and execute high-impact data science, digital health, AI, and analytics initiatives aligned with Immunology R&D objectives.
• Collaborate with Therapeutic Area teams, DDSAI Data Platform teams, Insights & Analytics, and other DDSAI functions to design and implement data science use cases, develop roadmaps from pilot to scale, and identify opportunities for reusable capabilities and workflow standardization.
• Develop a deep understanding of imaging, digital health, clinical, and real-world data assets and align scientific use cases with appropriate datasets, technologies, and partners.
• Map and analyze scientific and operational workflows to identify process improvements, automation opportunities, and future-state solutions that enhance research execution.
• Partner with platform and engineering teams to shape scalable data, analytics, and digital capabilities that are reusable, governed, interoperable, and sustainable.
• Evaluate and pilot emerging technologies, including generative AI, agentic workflows, workflow automation, and advanced analytics, to assess potential impact on Immunology R&D.
• Contribute to data innovation and portfolio intelligence activities by identifying emerging technologies, data assets, and capability opportunities that may enhance R&D decision making.
• Perform detailed analyses, develop high-quality materials, and communicate recommendations in technical and leadership forums to support decision making.
• Other responsibilities in support of DDSAI objectives and broader R&D priorities, as required.

Skills

Data science

AI/ML

Cross-functional work

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Healthcare data familiarity

Education

Masters degree in engineering/science

PhD is a plus

Tools

Python

SQL

Cloud platforms

Job description

Johnson & Johnson's Cambridge, MA campus seeks a Principal Scientist to shape Data Science, Digital Health and AI strategies for Immunology R&D. You will partner with DDSAI colleagues and IMM TA stakeholders to translate capabilities into practical solutions that improve decision making, research execution, and development outcomes.

This role collaborates with Translational Science, Translational Medicine, Discovery, and Data Platforms to design data assets, evaluate emerging technologies,