Johnson & Johnson

Principal Scientist, Data Science - Digital Media

Johnson & Johnson$117K — $201K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree required; PhD or equivalent preferred
  • Advanced degree in Imaging Health Sciences or related field
  • 10+ years of experience in medical imaging and multi-modal data environments
  • Strong experience building and scaling data products or data platforms
  • Hands-on expertise in imaging data standards (e.g., DICOM) and multi-modal data pipelines

Responsibilities

  • Define data product vision for imaging data, spanning ingestion, curation, integration, and consumption
  • Drive delivery of medical imaging data products aligned with clinical trial needs
  • Promote adoption of FAIR data principles and ensure compliance with standards
  • Collaborate with therapeutic teams to translate business needs into scalable data solutions
  • Lead cross-functional teams to deliver impactful outcomes
  • Drive transformation of imaging platforms and workflows
  • Support strategic growth of imaging-focused data capabilities

Benefits

  • Participation in consolidated retirement plan (pension) and 401(k) savings plan
  • Eligible for long-term incentive program
  • 120 hours of vacation per calendar year
  • Sick time up to 56 hours per calendar year depending on location
  • 13 holidays per calendar year, including floating holidays
  • Parental leave of 480 hours within one year of birth/adoption
  • 40 hours of Work, Personal and Family Time per calendar year
  • 240 hours bereavement leave for immediate family members
  • 32 hours of volunteer leave per calendar year
Full Job Description
Job Function:
Data Analytics & Computational Sciences

Job Sub Function:
Data Science

Job Category:
Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, San Diego, California, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine R&D Data Science is recruiting for a Principal Scientist, Data Science

The primary location for this position is flexible - Titusville, NJ; Raritan, NJ; Spring House, PA; Cambridge, MA; or San Diego, CA

J&J Innovative Medicine develops treatments that improve the health of people worldwide. Research and development areas encompass oncology, immunology, neuroscience, cardiopulmonary and specialty ophthalmology. Our goal is to help people live longer, healthier lives. We have produced and marketed many first-in-class prescription medications and are poised to serve the broad needs of the healthcare market - from patients to practitioners and from clinics to hospitals. To learn more about Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine visit https://innovativemedicine.jnj.com/

This role will serve as a strategic leader and subject-matter expert, defining the vision and execution strategy for data products within Medical Imaging and Digital Media. The role is responsible for advancing next-generation, data-driven capabilities that enable scalable insights and innovation across therapeutic and disease areas.

The position will lead critical workstreams in partnership with therapeutic and disease area teams, unlocking value through the integration of advanced data, technology, and domain expertise. The role will also reimagine existing processes, challenge the status quo, and drive modernization of imaging data ecosystems to improve efficiency and impact.

A strong foundation in medical imaging is essential, with the ability to translate complex, multi-modal imaging data into actionable data products and clinically relevant insights.

Responsibilities Include
  • Define Data Product Vision: Articulate an end-to-end strategy for imaging data products, spanning ingestion, curation, integration, and consumption.
  • Drive Data Product Delivery: Lead development and scaling of medical imaging data products aligned to clinical trial and therapeutic needs.
  • Enable Data Standards & Governance: Promote adoption of FAIR data principles and ensure compliance with regulatory, privacy, and ethical standards.
  • Partner with Domain Leaders: Collaborate with therapeutic and disease area teams to translate business needs into scalable data product solutions.
  • Lead Cross-functional Execution: Work across data science, engineering, clinical, and external partners (CROs/vendors) to deliver impactful outcomes.
  • Modernize Imaging Ecosystems: Drive transformation of imaging pipelines, platforms, and workflows to improve operational efficiency and scalability.
  • Expand Data Product Portfolio: Support strategic growth of imaging-focused data capabilities aligned to clinical development priorities.

Education
  • Master's degree required; PhD or equivalent preferred
  • Advanced degree in Imaging Health Sciences or related field
  • Background in Radiology, Diagnostic Imaging, Interventional Medicine, Medical Physics, or similar

Experience & Skills
  • 10+ years of experience in medical imaging and multi-modal data environments
  • Strong experience building and scaling data products or data platforms
  • Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional and vendor collaborations
  • Hands-on expertise in imaging data standards (e.g., DICOM), PACS, and multi-modal data pipelines
  • Familiarity with advanced analytics and AI/ML (e.g., computer vision) in imaging contexts
  • Ability to translate complex imaging data into business and clinical value
  • Strong stakeholder engagement across clinical trial teams, data stewards, and technology partners
  • Demonstrated credibility as a subject-matter expert in imaging (research, publications, or equivalent experience is a plus)


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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:
Advanced Analytics, Coaching, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Privacy Standards, Data Quality, Data Reporting, Data Savvy, Data Science, Data Visualization, Digital Fluency, Econometric Models, Organizing, Process Improvements, Strategic Thinking, Technical Credibility, Workflow Analysis

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$117,000.00 - $201,250.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
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

The following link to general company benefits information MUST also be included in the posting: Please use the following language:

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

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