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Johnson & Johnson · 3 weeks ago

Director of Data Science – AI & Computational Biology

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Johnson & Johnson is a leader in healthcare innovation, striving to develop treatments and cures for complex diseases. The Director of Data Science – AI & Computational Biology will drive strategic AI/ML partnerships, focusing on extracting insights from complex biological datasets to enhance R&D efforts in Innovative Medicine.

Hospital & Health Care

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive landscape reports and structured assessments of external AI/ML capabilities (including generative AI) relevant to JJIM R&D priorities

Lead end-to-end diligence processes—scientific scoping, technical evaluation, and business analysis—to support partnership formation with high-impact external entities. Produce detailed diligence briefs and advance strategic partnerships in collaboration with SMEs, transaction teams, and other stakeholders

Alliance manage and oversee execution of ongoing strategic partnerships, ensuring delivery against research objectives and business milestones. Provide direction, monitor progress, and generate periodic evaluation reports

Contribute to JJIM’s AI/ML strategy by synthesizing insights from external engagement into actionable recommendations. Collaborate with External Scientific Innovation team at regional Innovation Center

Qualification

AI/ML solutionsPartnership developmentComputational biologyPhD in AI/MLHealthcare experienceStrategic thinkingStakeholder managementTechnical evaluationCommunication skillsProject management

Required

PhD preferably in Computer science, AI/ML, biomedical engineering

8yrs + in related work experience

Proven track record in developing and scaling AI/ML solutions, especially generative models, in a start-up, industrial, enterprise setting

Strong foundation in computer science, with hands-on experience in model architecture, deployment, and performance optimization

Exceptional strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Experience working across scientific and technical domains, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable business strategies

Experience developing strategic partnerships

Experience in healthcare and/or life sciences

Deep knowledge and expertise in the use of AI/ML for research and discovery within a pharma

Preferred

Agility Jumps

Business Alignment

Continuous Improvement

Mentorship

Performance Measurement

Process Control

Program Management

Project Management Methodology (PMM)

Project Management Office (PMO)

Project Reporting

Project Schedule

Quality Control (QC)

Research and Development

Risk Management

Tactical Planning

Technical Credibility

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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