Senior Applied Scientist, AI Studio — Scientific Leader

John Wiley & Sons Inc.; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 145,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

John Wiley & Sons Inc. is seeking a Senior Applied Scientist for its AI Studio to set scientific direction across engagements and mentor teams. You will work directly with pharma and biotech customers to embed rigorous AI into evidence-intensive workflows.

The role drives scientific credibility, shapes product direction, and collaborates with external partners to extend delivery capacity. A PhD and 8–10+ years of research experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific discipline (PhD preferred).
• Extensive post-doctoral or industry research experience (8-10+ years).
• Track record of setting technical direction and credibility with senior R&D leadership.

Responsibilities

• Set scientific approach and quality standards across AI Studio engagements.
• Mentor Applied Scientists and review scientific outputs for rigor and consistency.
• Partner with Forward Deployed Engineers to bridge scientific and technical domains.
• Own external delivery partner ecosystem, defining standards and KPIs.

Skills

Scientific leadership

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Partner management

Education

PhD or equivalent

Tools

AI tools

Job description

John Wiley & Sons Inc. is seeking a Senior Applied Scientist for its AI Studio to set scientific direction across engagements and mentor teams. You will work directly with pharma and biotech customers to embed rigorous AI into evidence-intensive workflows.

The role drives scientific credibility, shapes product direction, and collaborates with external partners to extend delivery capacity. A PhD and 8–10+ years of research experience are preferred.