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Johnson & Johnson · 1 day ago

Sr Director, Head of Data Science & Digital Health -Therapeutics Discovery

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$196K/yr - $343K/yr

12+ years exp

Johnson & Johnson is a leader in healthcare innovation, dedicated to improving health outcomes through advanced solutions. They are seeking a Senior Director to lead Data Science and engineering strategy for their R&D Therapeutics Discovery organization, focusing on data automation, integration, and advanced analytics to enhance decision-making and innovation.

Hospital & Health Care

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive data strategy for TD, focusing on advanced automation, data integration, and FAIR data practices; in close alignment with TD and IT

Lead the design and implementation of scalable data pipelines to support discovery workflows

Partner with TD leaders to build strong external partnerships with industry consortia and academic partners pertaining to Data Science needs for TD

Co-Champion data governance, analytics, model lifecycle management (MLOps), and Responsible AI standards into reusable capabilities that can be shared elsewhere in the organization

Lead a core team of data scientists and engineers to support TD in reaching its strategic goals

Collaborate with TD teams (such as: In Silico Discovery and Discovery Technologies & Molecular Pharmacology), IT, R&D Data Science, and external partners to jointly introduce emerging technologies such as generative and agentic AI, multimodal analytics, and advanced automation tools that benefit TD’s business objectives

Works with peers across Discovery, Product Development, & Supply (DPDS) and our Therapeutic Areas to generate and analyze our data in the best way possible for opportunities in Therapeutic Discovery (for example: experiment design, molecule design, lab process automation, etc.)

Qualification

Data ScienceAI/MLData EngineeringDrug DiscoveryData IntegrationData AutomationMLOpsScalable AnalyticsTalent DevelopmentCommunicationLeadershipCollaborationCritical Thinking

Required

PhD or equivalent experience in Computational Biology, Chemistry, AI/ML, Applied Math/Statistics or related field

12+ years in data science for drug discovery, with experience leading teams in a matrix setting

Proven expertise in creating high impact R&D innovations through data science, data engineering, and automation within scientific domains

Strong experience leading the application/creation of ML/AI methods while demonstrating a deep understanding of drug discovery workflows

Demonstrated success in delivering interoperable data products and scalable analytics platforms

Excellent communication and matrix leadership across scientific, technical, and business stakeholders in a global organization

Preferred

Advanced Analytics

Budget Management

Business Alignment

Compliance Management

Consulting

Critical Thinking

Data Analysis

Data Privacy Standards

Data Quality

Data Reporting

Data Savvy

Data Science

Data Visualization

Developing Others

Digital Fluency

Inclusive Leadership

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Benefits

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year

Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

Company

Johnson & Johnson

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At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything.

Founded in 1886

New Brunswick, NJ, US

10001+ employees

http://www.jnj.com

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