Principal Scientist, Data Science - Digital Media

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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

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 work streams 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+…