Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine · 2 weeks ago
Director, External Innovation, R&D Data Science
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$164K/yr - $283K/yr
8+ years expJohnson & Johnson is a leader in healthcare innovation dedicated to improving health outcomes. The Director of External Innovation in R&D Data Science will drive the identification and execution of strategic AI/ML partnerships to enhance the R&D value chain, focusing on advanced technologies to extract insights from complex biological data.
Pharmaceuticals
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
Required
PhD preferably in Computer science, AI/ML, Statistics, biomedical engineering, Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence, Physics, Mathematics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biology or a related discipline
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
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
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Business accident insurance
Group legal insurance
Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
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 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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Molly Perkins
VP, Head of Cell & Genetic Medicines Discovery
Recent News
2025-08-14
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