Sr Director, Head of Data Science & Digital Health – Preclinical Sciences & Translational Safety (PSTS)
Full Time
Director Level
7+ years
Posted 4 weeks ago
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Lead the data science strategy for the Preclinical Sciences & Translational Safety (PSTS) organization at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine. This role involves advancing translational safety, delivering robust data products, and scaling advanced analytics and AI capabilities across the portfolio. Shape how safety and translational data are captured, integrated, and leveraged to accelerate understanding of human disease.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive data strategy for PSTS, focusing on advanced automation, data integration, 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
- 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
- Work with peers across Discovery, Product Development, & Supply (DPDS) and Therapeutic Areas to generate and analyze data for opportunities in translational safety and preclinical sciences (e.g., experiment design, safety risk prediction, lab process automation)
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- 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
Qualifications
- 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
Skills
Communication
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Leadership
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Machine Learning
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Agile
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Generative AI
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Strategic Thinking
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Critical thinking
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Strategic Vision
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Data analytics
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Automation
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Artificial intelligence
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Budget Management
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Data reporting
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MLOps
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Data Science
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Data Quality
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Data Visualization
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Data engineering
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Data Savvy
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Compliance Management
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Consulting
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Business Alignment
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Digital Fluency
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Developing Others
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Inclusive Leadership
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Data Privacy Standards
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Multimodal Analytics
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Computational Biology
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Toxicology
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Pharmacology
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Applied Math/Statistics
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Collaborative Influence
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Innovation Mindset
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Talent Development
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* Required skills
Benefits
Floating holidays
Long-term incentive program
Vacation (120 hours/year)
Holiday pay (13 days/year)
Military Spouse Time-Off (80 hours/year)
Bereavement leave
Parental Leave (480 hours)
Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Volunteer Leave (32 hours/year)
401(k) Savings Plan
Caregiver Leave (80 hours)
Sick time (40-56 hours/year)
Work, Personal and Family Time (up to 40 hours/year)
About Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson is a healthcare innovation company focused on preventing, treating, and curing complex diseases, offering smarter and less invasive treatments, and providing personalized solutions through expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech.
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