Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine · 2 days ago
Senior Scientist, Data Science
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is dedicated to healthcare innovation that improves health worldwide. The Senior Scientist will focus on drug target identification in the Neuroscience therapeutic area, analyzing large-scale genomics data to enhance research capabilities and drive data-driven drug discovery.
Pharmaceuticals
Responsibilities
Identify genetically-driven therapeutic targets leveraging a wealth of biobank scale data such as genetics, proteomics and other omics data modalities
Precision stratification of patients and characterize genomic manifestations of disease subtypes using a wide variety of large-scale biological data and computational methods
On-target toxicity/liability assessment of neuroscience-related target genes using omics data and network-based models
Conceive, develop, and implement analytical solutions to high-priority scientific projects
Continuous engagement and participation with scientists across JnJ to foster scientific collaborations and building a carrier network
Analyze the large-scale genetics, proteomics, and other omics data modalities using the advances statistical and computational methods
Publish findings in top-tier journals and conferences
Qualification
Required
A Ph.D. in a quantitative field – Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Systems Biology, Statistical Genetics, Computer Science, or related fields
2-3 years of postgraduate scientific experience
A strong publication record in the relevant areas is required
Proficient in programming languages such as R/Python, bash, SQL, etc
Experience with multi-omics data integration, especially network analysis
Excellent written and oral communication skills, and ability to effectively communicate technical findings with stakeholders
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred
Experience/knowledge of psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder is a plus
Experience with bulk/single-cell transcriptomics, epigenomics, and proteomics is preferred
Advanced Analytics
Business Intelligence (BI)
Coaching
Collaborating
Critical Thinking
Data Analysis
Database Management
Data Privacy Standards
Data Reporting
Data Savvy
Data Science
Data Visualization
Econometric Models
Process Improvements
Technical Credibility
Technologically Savvy
Workflow Analysis
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Business accident insurance
Group legal insurance
Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 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
Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
Caregiver Leave – 10 days
Volunteer Leave – 4 days
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours
Company
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine focuses on developing medical solutions for some of the challenging diseases and medical conditions.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-08-14
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