Principal Scientist, R&D Data, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence - Immunology

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

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Principal Scientist for R&D Data, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DDSAI) in Immunology. Located at Cambridge, MA, this role leads data science strategies across Immunology R&D, partnering with DDSAI and IMM TA stakeholders to translate capabilities into practical solutions that improve decision making and development outcomes.

The role requires a strong track record in AI, healthcare data, and cross-functional collaboration, with a focus on scalable,

Qualifications

• Masters degree in engineering, mathematics, or related scientific discipline with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• 4+ years of relevant professional or academic experience in pharmaceutical R&D, biotechnology, healthcare, data science, AI, analytics, or a related field.
• Experience translating scientific or business needs into practical data, analytics, digital health, or AI-enabled solutions.
• Demonstrated experience applying emerging AI technologies, including generative AI and agentic systems.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Familiarity with healthcare datasets, including clinical trial, real-world, imaging, biomarker, or omics data.

Responsibilities

• Contribute scientific and strategic input to Immunology R&D DDSAI priorities spanning projects and collaborations.
• Define, evaluate, and execute high-impact data science and analytics initiatives aligned with Immunology R&D.
• Collaborate across DDSAI Data Platform, Insights & Analytics, and other DDSAI functions to design and implement data science use cases.
• Develop understanding of imaging, digital health, clinical, and real-world data assets and align use cases with datasets and partners.
• Analyze workflows to identify process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Partner with engineering teams to shape scalable data, analytics, and digital capabilities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including generative AI, for potential impact on Immunology R&D.
• Support portfolio intelligence by identifying data assets and capability opportunities.
• Prepare analyses and materials, communicating recommendations in technical and leadership forums.
• Perform other responsibilities in support of DDSAI objectives.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Data science leadership

Education

Master's degree in engineering, mathematics, or related scientific discipline

PhD (preferred)

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Cloud platforms

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at jnj.com .

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Data Analytics & Computational Sciences

Job Sub Function:

Data Science

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, San Diego, California, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Research & Development LLC, a Johnson & Johnson company, is recruiting for a Principal Scientist, R&D Data, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DDSAI) - Immunology. This position will be located at one of our offices in either Cambridge, MA; Spring House, PA; San Diego, CA; Titusville, NJ; or Raritan, NJ.

Position Summary

The Principal Scientist will be instrumental in contributing to the design, evaluation, and execution of Data Science, Digital Health & AI (DDSAI) strategies in alignment with Immunology Therapeutic Area (IMM TA) priorities and objectives. They will partner with DDSAI colleagues and IMM TA stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and advance data science, digital health, AI, and technology-enabled opportunities across the portfolio. This role helps translate emerging capabilities into practical solutions that improve decision making, research execution, and development outcomes.

To successfully meet these objectives, this individual will work closely with clinical project teams and functional partners across Translational Science, Translational Medicine, Discovery, Late Development, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Data Platforms, Insights & Analytics, and other relevant functions.

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.

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree in engineering, mathematics, or a related scientific discipline with at least 4 years of relevant experience. (PhD is a plus.)
• At least 4 years of relevant professional or academic experience in pharmaceutical R&D, biotechnology, healthcare, data science, digital health, AI, analytics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional and matrixed environments.
• Experience translating scientific or business needs into practical data, analytics, digital health, or AI-enabled solutions.
• Demonstrated experience assessing and applying emerging AI technologies, including generative AI and agentic systems, to address scientific, clinical, operational, or business challenges.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Familiarity with healthcare, clinical, imaging, digital health, biomarker, or real-world data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree
• Experience supporting Immunology or another therapeutic area research and development organization.
• Experience delivering data science, AI, digital health, analytics, or workflow transformation initiatives.
• Experience working with healthcare datasets, including clinical trial, real-world, imaging, biomarker, omics, or digital health data.
• Experience with analytical and data science tools such as Python, R, SQL, cloud platforms, or related technologies.
• Experience contributing to the design, implementation, integration, or scaling of machine learning, generative AI, agentic AI, workflow automation, or digital health solutions in a healthcare or life sciences environment.
• Familiarity with data platforms, process improvement, workflow design, capability development, or technology enablement initiatives.

This position will be located at one of our campuses in either Spring House PA, Cambridge MA, Titusville NJ, Raritan NJ, or La Jolla/San Diego, CA (no fully remote option available). Travel for cross‑functional workshops, design sessions, and team meetings, etc., may be required.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

If you are under 18 years of age, you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent's consent for the background check.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $117,000 to $201,250. The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation's performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion on an individual basis. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

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