Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine · 23 hours ago
Distinguished Scientist, Multiomics Discovery – Therapeutics Discovery
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$164K/yr - $283K/yr
10+ years expJohnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is focused on healthcare innovation to develop smarter and less invasive treatments. They are seeking a Distinguished Scientist in Multiomics Discovery to serve as a subject matter expert, leading strategic initiatives and collaborations to drive Multiomics innovation and therapeutic breakthroughs.
Pharmaceuticals
Responsibilities
Innovative Multiomics Interrogation and Applications: Developing and implementing advanced platforms that integrate in vitro, in vivo, human, and molecular data to generate robust hypotheses and simulate biological processes
Platform Integration & Tool Development: Leveraging innovative foundation models to enhance and streamline assay development, translational biology, and safety predictions. Lead the creation of tools that integrate biological insights across molecular, cellular, and organismal scales
Data-Driven Discovery: Partnering with internal wet and dry lab collaborators within Multiomics discovery as well as external TA, DSDH, IT, and ISD partners, oversee efforts to generate and integrate diverse data streams to uncover critical insights that drive therapeutic breakthroughs
Strategic Vision & Leadership: Defining and implementing a transformative roadmap in vitro / in vivo correlations to enable human translation through integrated Multiomics. Matrix leadership across scientific domains and functions
Therapeutic Innovation & Collaboration: Championing novel approaches to therapeutic hypothesis generation and modality selection, partner with data science, translational, and discovery teams to accelerate the journey from discovery through development
Qualification
Required
A PhD in Computational Biology, Biology, Bioinformatics or a related field is required
10+ years of experience in computational technology development and drug discovery, with demonstrated expertise in applying computational biology to drive program progression is required
Exceptional communication skills and experience working in cross-functional, matrixed environments is required
Proven ability to manage strategic initiatives and lead high performing teams through matrix leadership is required
Proficiency in programming languages such as R or Python is required
Established track record using computational biology to address complex biology questions through evidence of publications and portfolio impact is required
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to approximately 20% is required
Preferred
Familiarity with diverse modalities including biologics, small molecules, peptides, antibody drug conjugates, and targeted protein degraders is preferred
Experience cultivating and developing relationships to identify and leverage opportunities to meet the evolving organizational needs is preferred
Evidence of innovation and ability to keep up with the rapid pace of scientific advancement in computational biology, AIML, and Multiomics data integration is highly preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Business accident insurance
Group legal insurance
Pension
Savings plan (401(k))
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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