Principal Scientist, Data Science - Digital Media

Scorpion Therapeutics; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 120 hrs/yr

Sick time 40 hrs/yr

Holiday pay 13 days/yr

Parental leave 480 hrs

Bereavement leave 240 hrs/yr

Caregiver leave 80 hrs

Volunteer leave 32 hrs

Military spouse time-off 80 hrs/yr

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Principal Scientist, Data Science to define and drive an end-to-end imaging data platform supporting clinical trials. You will lead cross-functional teams spanning data science, engineering, clinical, and external partners to scale data products and ensure compliant data handling.

The role requires a strong background in medical imaging, AI/ML, and DICOM/PACS, with a track record of delivering scalable data solutions for regenerative and translational research.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

AI/ML (computer vision)

Cross-functional leadership

Data product development

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

Education

Master's degree required

PhD preferred

Imaging Health Sciences background

DICOM/PACS experience

Tools

DICOM

PACS

Multi-modal pipelines

Job description

Principal Scientist, Data Science

Primary location (flexible): Titusville, NJ; Raritan, NJ; Spring House, PA; Cambridge, MA; or San Diego, CA

Responsibilities

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

Education/Qualifications

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

Benefits (time off)

• Vacation 120 hrs/year
• Sick time 40 hrs/year (CO: 48; WA: 56)
• Holiday pay 13 days/year
• Work/Personal/Family time up to 40 hrs/year
• Parental leave 480 hrs
• Bereavement leave 240 hrs (immediate) / 40 hrs (extended)
• Caregiver leave 80 hrs (52-week rolling)
• Volunteer leave 32 hrs
• Military spouse time-off 80 hrs/year

For additional general benefits info: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits