Sr Principal Scientist- Data Science

Johnson & Johnson; Titusville (NJ); On-site; USD 137,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Principal Scientist to lead AI and Data Science innovations. This role involves driving technological breakthroughs, managing partner ecosystems, and ensuring seamless integration of AI components. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Data Science, proven experience in transitioning solutions to production, and exceptional leadership skills. Join a mission-driven organization that values innovation and collaboration, and make a significant impact on health and well-being globally. If you are passionate about leveraging AI for transformative solutions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Vacation Time

Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance

Business Accident Insurance

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's with extensive experience in Data Science and AI innovation.
• Strong programming skills and experience with MLOps frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Drive AI innovation and integration across the organization.
• Supervise production data science models to ensure business outcomes.

Skills

Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence

Data Science

Programming (Python, Go, Ruby, Bash)

Communication Skills

Education

PhD in Machine Learning, AI, or related field

Master's degree in Machine Learning, AI, or related field

Tools

MLOps frameworks (Kubeflow, MLFlow, Airflow)

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Job Description - Sr Principal Scientist- Data Science (2506235098W)

Sr Principal Scientist- Data Science - 2506235098W

Description

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Technology is recruiting for a Senior Principal Scientist, Technology Innovation, Commercial Data Science. The primary location for this position is Titusville, NJ.

At J&J Innovative Medicine, what matters most is helping people live full and healthy lives. We focus on treating, curing, and preventing some of the most devastating and complex diseases of our time. We are Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine. Our mission drives us. Our patients inspire us. We collaborate with the world for the health of everyone in it.

Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for 135 years. We adopt innovation—bringing ideas, products, and services to life to advance the health and well-being of people around the world. Our over 100,000 employees in 60 countries are united in a common mission: To help people everywhere live longer, healthier, happier lives. If you have the talent and desire to touch the world, Johnson & Johnson has the career opportunities to help make it happen.

We are seeking a highly innovative and strategic leader to drive Data Science/ AI/ Generative AI innovation, champion technological breakthroughs, and enable seamless integration of reusable AI components across the organization. The candidate will have a strong background in inventing and scaling Data Science/ AI capabilities, managing partner ecosystems, and transitioning solutions to production with a component-driven architecture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and contribute to new AI capabilities by inventing innovative solutions or using existing "AI Lego blocks" to create scalable, reusable components for business applications.
• Component Architecture Adoption: Support NA teams in adopting and implementing a component-driven AI architecture, enabling rapid scaling and integration of new technologies across use cases.
• Transition to Business and Production: Seamlessly transition AI innovations from the research phase to Business Innovation teams and production deployment for NA Commercial, Medical Affairs and Patient teams while ensuring robust performance.
• Production Oversight: Supervise production deployed data science models and AI systems to ensure business outcomes are met. Work closely with the vendor ecosystem to maintain high standards of service and output.
• Partner Ecosystem Management: Build and maintain strategic relationships with partners, startups, hyperscalers, and ecosystem partners to explore, test and integrate new innovative AI technologies.
• Operational Excellence: Enable sustainable innovation through reusable Data Science/ AI components, cost-effective operations, and streamlined production workflows. Oversee vendor contributions to ensure production quality and innovation.
• Provide individual and team leadership to data scientists and AI/ML engineers, providing scientific and business mentorship in a fast-paced, matrixed environment to ensure they are growing their capabilities and achieving their career goals.
• Forge deep collaborations with other NA data and data science and AI leaders across J&J to develop the related technology strategy, including data, tools, methods, infrastructure, and partnerships.
• Drive organizational vision and strategy as a core member of the Commercial Data Science Chapter Leadership Team.

Qualifications:

• PhD and 5+ years, or Master degree and 8+ years of proven experience with degree in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computational Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or similar fields.
• 8+ years of experience in Data Science AI innovation and production deployments, with a track record of building scalable, reusable components.
• Solid grasp of AI-type algorithms, including machine learning techniques such as regression, decision trees, clustering, neural networks, and/or large language models.
• Proficient understanding of pharmaceutical commercial operations, encompassing healthcare professional engagement, medical affairs, patient engagement, and overall business processes.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Go, Ruby, or Bash.
• Experience with MLOps frameworks like Kubeflow, MLFlow, or Airflow.
• Proficiency with containerization and orchestration tools, including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with AI engineering on cloud platforms such as AWS (preferred), Azure, or GCP.
• Proven thought leadership on relevant problems with examples of implementing innovative analytic solutions and driving outstanding results with measured impact.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain sophisticated methodologies to diverse audiences.
• Experience managing data science teams, as well as recruiting and developing talent.

Other:

• This position may require up to 10% domestic travel.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $137000 to $235750.

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.

• 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; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 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. Employee Benefits

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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