Principal Scientist, Immunology Data Science & AI

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Time off benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking a Principal Scientist, DDSAI in Immunology to lead data science and AI initiatives across Immunology R&D. You will partner with DDSAI colleagues and IMM TA stakeholders to identify opportunities and translate capabilities into practical solutions that improve decision making and development outcomes.

This role will be located at Cambridge, MA, with potential offices in Spring House, PA, San Diego, CA, Titusville, NJ, or Raritan, NJ.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, mathematics, or related science with 4+ years in pharma/biotech or data science.
• Experience translating scientific needs into practical data/AI solutions.
• Experience with emerging AI technologies including generative AI and agentic systems.
• Familiarity with healthcare datasets (clinical, imaging, real-world).
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute scientific and strategic input to Immunology R&D DDSAI priorities.
• Define, evaluate, and execute data science and AI initiatives aligned with IMM TA.
• Collaborate across DDSAI, Data Platform, Insights & Analytics, and therapeutic teams.
• Develop datasets, technologies, and partners for scalable data solutions.
• Map workflows to identify automation and future-state improvements.
• Shape reusable, interoperable data and analytics capabilities with engineering teams.
• Pilot emerging technologies to assess impact on Immunology R&D.
• Identify data assets and opportunities to enhance decision making.
• Prepare analyses and materials to support leadership forums.
• Support broader DDSAI objectives as needed.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

AI & data science

Healthcare datasets familiarity

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Masters in engineering/math/science

PhD a plus

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Cloud platforms

Job description

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking a Principal Scientist, DDSAI in Immunology to lead data science and AI initiatives across Immunology R&D. You will partner with DDSAI colleagues and IMM TA stakeholders to identify opportunities and translate capabilities into practical solutions that improve decision making and development outcomes.

This role will be located at Cambridge, MA, with potential offices in Spring House, PA, San Diego, CA, Titusville, NJ, or Raritan, NJ.