Head of Data Science & Digital Health Innovation

Job Overview

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Sr Director, Head of Data Science & Digital Health – Therapeutics Discovery. This position has a primary location of Spring House, PA and is also open to Cambridge, MA. Up to ~25% domestic/international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive data strategy for TD, focusing on advanced automation, data integration, and FAIR data practices; in close alignment with TD and IT.
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable data pipelines to support discovery workflows.
• Partner with TD leaders to build strong external partnerships with industry consortia and academic partners pertaining to Data Science needs for TD.
• Co‑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 TD in reaching its strategic goals.
• Collaborate with TD teams (such as In Silico Discovery and Discovery Technologies & Molecular Pharmacology), 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 TD’s business objectives.
• Collaborate with TD teams (such as In Silico Discovery and Discovery Technologies & Molecular Pharmacology), IT, R&D Data Science, and external partners to jointly introduce data and technology innovation standards.
• Work with peers across Discovery, Product Development & Supply (DPDS) and our Therapeutic Areas to generate and analyze data for opportunities in Therapeutic Discovery (e.g., experiment design, molecule design, lab process automation).

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience in Computational Biology, Chemistry, AI/ML, Applied Math/Statistics or related field.
• 12+ years in data science for drug discovery, 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 drug discovery 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.

Leadership Attributes

• Strategic Vision: Ability to anticipate future trends in data science and drug discovery and translate them into actionable strategies.
• Collaborative Influence: Skilled at building consensus and driving alignment across diverse scientific and technical teams.
• Innovation Mindset: Passion for leveraging emerging technologies to solve complex scientific challenges.
• Talent Development: Commitment to mentoring and growing a high‑performing team of data scientists and engineers.
• Communication Excellence: Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders and executive leadership.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We are committed to providing an inclusive interview process for applicants with disabilities.

Pay and Benefits

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $196,000.00 – $342,700.00. Employees may also be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension and 401(k)), long‑term incentive program, and a range of time‑off benefits.

Subject to the terms of their respective policies, full benefits may include: Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year; Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year (48 hours in Colorado, 56 hours in Washington); Holiday pay – 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; Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52‑week rolling period; Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year; Military Spouse Time‑Off – 80 hours per calendar year.