Sr Director, Head Of Data Science & Digital Health -therapeutics Discovery

Johnson & Johnson

Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Base: $196,000.00 - $342,700.00; bonus/equity: eli...
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12+ years in data science for drug discovery
Phd in computational biology or related field
Experience leading teams in matrix setting
Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Director to lead Data Science and Digital Health initiatives within its Therapeutics Discovery organization, located in Spring House, PA, or Cambridge, MA. The role focuses on developing and executing a comprehensive data strategy to enhance drug discovery processes through advanced analytics, automation, and effective data integration

Job Summary

  • This role involves developing and executing a comprehensive data strategy for the R&D Therapeutics Discovery organization to accelerate decision-making and innovation.
  • The successful candidate will lead a core team of data scientists and engineers while partnering with IT and TD leaders to streamline discovery data automation.
  • Employees are eligible for a competitive base pay range of $196,000.00 - $342,700.00 along with long-term incentives and comprehensive benefits including parental leave.

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Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Director to lead Data Science and Digital Health initiatives within its Therapeutics Discovery organization, located in Spring House, PA, or Cambridge, MA. The role focuses on developing and executing a comprehensive data strategy to enhance drug discovery processes through advanced analytics, automation, and effective data integration.

Salary

Base: $196,000.00 - $342,700.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for long-term incentive program; Benefits: Retirement plan, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years in data science for drug discovery
  • PhD in Computational Biology or related field
  • Experience leading teams in matrix setting
  • Expertise in ML/AI methods for scientific domains
  • Proven track record of scalable data pipelines

Nice-to-have

  • Visionary leadership in emerging technologies
  • Strong communication with non-technical stakeholders
  • Passion for mentoring high-performing teams
  • Experience with generative and agentic AI
  • Ability to build external industry partnerships

Key Requirements

  • PhD or equivalent experience required
  • 12+ years of relevant data science experience
  • Leadership experience in a matrix organization

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