Principal Scientist, Data Science - Digital Media

Overview

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.

Johnson & Johnson is a global leader in healthcare innovation. This role defines the vision and execution strategy for data products within Medical Imaging and Digital Media, advancing next-generation, data-driven capabilities that enable scalable insights across therapeutic and disease areas. The role will lead cross-functional work streams with therapeutic and disease area teams and drive modernization of imaging data ecosystems.

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.

Learn more about Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine at

• Define Data Product Vision:
  Articulate an end-to-end strategy for imaging data products from ingestion to 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 FAIR data principles and ensure regulatory, privacy, and ethical compliance.
• Partner with Domain Leaders:
  Translate business needs into scalable data product solutions with therapeutic and disease area teams.
• Lead Cross-functional Execution:
  Collaborate across data science, engineering, clinical, and external partners to deliver outcomes.
• Modernize Imaging Ecosystems:
  Transform imaging pipelines, platforms, and workflows for efficiency and scalability.
• Expand Data Product Portfolio:
  Grow 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:
  Radiology, Diagnostic Imaging, Interventional Medicine, Medical Physics, or related field.
• Experience:
  
  10+ years in medical imaging and multi-modal data environments.
• Skills:
  
  Strong experience building and scaling data products or data platforms; 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 AI/ML (computer vision) in imaging contexts; ability to translate imaging data into business and clinical value; strong stakeholder engagement.
• Subject Matter Expertise:
  Demonstrated credibility in imaging research or publications is a plus.

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 by 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 inclusive hiring processes. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center at ra- or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Base pay range: $ - $. Eligible to participate in the Company’s retirement and savings plans, long-term incentive program, and time-off benefits as described by Company policy. See general benefits information at:

Additional details:
This posting includes language and hashtags related to job postings and internal programs. For more information on Company benefits, visit  and