Johnson & Johnson · 17 hours ago
Sr Director, Head of Data Science & Digital Health – Preclinical Sciences & Translational Safety (PSTS)
Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$196K/yr - $343K/yr
7+ years expJohnson & Johnson is a leader in healthcare innovation, seeking a visionary leader for the Sr Director, Head of Data Science & Digital Health position. This role will drive the data science strategy for the Preclinical Sciences & Translational Safety organization, focusing on advanced analytics and AI capabilities to support translational safety and preclinical workflows.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive data strategy for PSTS, focusing on advanced automation, data integration, and FAIR data practices, and the use of ML/AI in close alignment with PSTS and IT
Lead the design and implementation of scalable data pipelines, ML/AI models, and analytics to support translational safety and preclinical workflows
Partner with PSTS leaders to build strong external partnerships with industry consortia and academic partners pertaining to Data Science needs for PSTS
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 PSTS in reaching its strategic goals
Collaborate with PSTS teams, 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 PSTS’s business objectives
Work 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 translational safety and preclinical sciences (for example: experiment design, safety risk prediction, lab process automation, etc.)
Qualification
Required
PhD or equivalent experience in Computational Biology, Toxicology, Pharmacology, AI/ML, Applied Math/Statistics or related field
7+ years in data science for translational safety, drug discovery, or related domains, 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 translational safety and preclinical 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
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
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything.
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alex Gorsky
Former Chairman and CEO, Johnson & Johnson
Joaquin Duato
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
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