Johnson & Johnson

Lead Data Scientist

Johnson & Johnson$140K — $160K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Data Science, or related field
  • 4 years of experience in a Lead Data Scientist role
  • Familiarity with healthcare industry manufacturing and supply chain processes
  • Experience in supply chain analytics and advanced analytics solutions
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, SIMIO, and Tableau
  • Knowledge of graph databases, particularly Neo4j
  • Expertise in mathematical optimization and simulation techniques

Responsibilities

  • Perform advanced system simulation and optimization modeling for pharmaceutical supply chains
  • Design data science solutions by translating business requirements
  • Integrate models into end-to-end production-strength solutions
  • Develop new algorithms for supply chain optimization
  • Analyze and de-bottleneck supply chains using statistical models
  • Deploy supply chain optimization software solutions through coding
  • Create supply chain digital twins using graph databases

Benefits

  • Eligibility for consolidated retirement plan and 401(k) savings plan
  • Participation in long-term incentive program
  • Up to 120 hours of vacation per year
  • Sick time and personal time off benefits
  • Parental leave for birth/adoption
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Volunteer leave and caregiver leave options
  • Military spouse time-off available
Full Job Description
Job Function: Data Analytics & Computational Sciences

Job Sub Function:

Data Science

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

Employer: Janssen Supply Group, LLC

Job Title: Lead Data Scientist

Job Location: New Brunswick, NJ

Job Type: Full-Time

Rate of Pay: $140,000 - $160,000

Job Duties: Perform Advanced System Simulation and Optimization Modeling supporting design of large and complex pharmaceutical and medical device supply chains using advanced operations research models. Design data science solutions based on gathering and translation of business requirements. Integrate models into E2E production strength solutions which can be deployed for use by business users. Develop new algorithms and mathematical models for supply chain optimization of manufacturing and distribution sites. Analyze and de-bottleneck supply chains using stochastic, and statistical models. Deploy supply chain optimization software solutions built by coding in Python, SQL and Tableau. Develop End to End supply chain network simulation models using SIMIO tool for high volume pharma and medical device products and analyze potential risk associated in delivering products on time. Develop supply chain digital twin using graph databases in Neo4j.

May telecommute.

Requirements: Employer will accept a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Data Science, or related field and 4 years of experience in the job offered or in a Lead Data Scientist-related occupation.

Position requires experience with:

1. Healthcare industry manufacturing and supply chain processes;

2. Supply chain analytics including requirements gathering for advanced analytics solutions;

3. Mathematical optimization and queueing theory;

4. Stochastic simulation, Monte Carlo simulation, and Discrete Event simulation techniques;

5. Python, SQL, SIMIO and Tableau;

6. Graph database (Neo4j); and

7. Data science product design.

This job posting is anticipated to close on 8/11/2026.

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, 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.

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

• 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

• This position is eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off, as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

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