Principal Scientist, Data Science - Digital Media

Scorpion Therapeutics; Raritan (NJ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick time

Holiday pay

Parental leave

Bereavement

Caregiver leave

Volunteer hours

Military spouse time-off

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Principal Scientist, Data Science to define and scale imaging data products across clinical development. You will lead cross-functional teams spanning data science, engineering, and clinical units, driving end-to-end data solutions from ingestion to governance.

The role requires deep expertise in medical imaging analytics, DICOM/PACS standards, and experience translating imaging data into business value, with a focus on scalable platforms and vendor

Qualifications

• 10+ years in medical imaging and multi-modal data environments.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end vision for medical imaging data products (ingestion, curation, integration, consumption).
• Lead development and scaling of imaging data products aligned to clinical trial and therapeutic needs.
• Enable data standards and governance; promote FAIR principles and ensure regulatory/privacy/ethical compliance.
• Partner with therapeutic and disease area teams to translate business needs into scalable solutions.
• Lead cross-functional execution across data science, engineering, clinical teams, and external partners (CROs/vendors).
• Modernize imaging pipelines, platforms, and workflows to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Expand the imaging-focused data product portfolio aligned to clinical development priorities.

Skills

Data science leadership

Medical imaging

Cross-functional leadership

AI/ML in imaging

DICOM/PACS

Regulatory/compliance

Vendor management

Education

Master's degree in Imaging Health Sciences or related field

PhD or equivalent preferred

Background in Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging or Medical Physics

Tools

DICOM

PACS

Job description

Principal Scientist, Data Science (primary location flexible: Titusville, NJ; Raritan, NJ; Spring House, PA; Cambridge, MA; or San Diego, CA)

Responsibilities:

• Define end-to-end vision for medical imaging data products (ingestion, curation, integration, consumption).
• Lead development and scaling of imaging data products aligned to clinical trial and therapeutic needs.
• Enable data standards and governance; promote FAIR principles and ensure regulatory/privacy/ethical compliance.
• Partner with therapeutic and disease area teams to translate business needs into scalable solutions.
• Lead cross-functional execution across data science, engineering, clinical teams, and external partners (CROs/vendors).
• Modernize imaging pipelines, platforms, and workflows to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Expand the imaging-focused data product portfolio aligned to clinical development priorities.

Education:

• Master's degree required; PhD or equivalent preferred.
• Advanced degree in Imaging Health Sciences or related field.
• Background in Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging, Interventional Medicine, Medical Physics, or similar.

Experience & Skills:

• 10+ years in medical imaging and multi-modal data environments.
• Proven experience building/scaling data products or platforms.
• Leadership in cross-functional and vendor collaborations.
• Hands-on imaging data standards (e.g., DICOM), PACS, and multi-modal pipelines.
• Familiarity with AI/ML/advanced analytics in imaging (e.g., computer vision).
• Ability to translate imaging data into business and clinical value.

Preferred skills:

• Advanced analytics, coaching, critical thinking, data analysis/reporting/visualization, digital fluency, process improvements, strategic thinking, technical credibility, workflow analysis.

Benefits (time off):

• Vacation (120 hrs/yr);
• Sick time (40 hrs/yr; CO 48; WA 56);
• Holiday pay incl. floating (13 days/yr);
• Work/Personal/Family time (up to 40 hrs/yr);
• Parental leave (480 hrs within one year);
• Bereavement (240 hrs immediate; 40 hrs extended/yr);
• Caregiver (80 hrs in 52-week rolling period);
• Volunteer (32 hrs/yr);
• Military spouse time-off (80 hrs/yr). For general benefits: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits