Principal Data Scientist Full-time

Principal Data Scientist

We are searching for the best talent for Principal Data Scientist to be located in Titusville, NJ.

The Commercial Data Sciences team is looking for an extraordinary scientist who is passionate about crafting, developing, and fielding data science solutions that drive impact for patients and for Johnson & Johnson. There are many ways to explore and analyze data, and this powers the excitement and passion of data scientists at J&J as many business units are eager to use the data to build business value.

In this role you will be someone who stays on the cutting edge of agentic AI plus generative AI intelligent system designs and advanced analytics research through novel project execution and development of agents that influence decisions at various levels in the organization, including but not limited to distribution demands, omnichannel sales and marketing optimization, patient/payer analytics, commercial strategy, and relate commercially focused model development. The role requires both a broad knowledge of existing agentic build principles and the creativity to invent and customize when vital. You will lead and deliver projects and develop solutions that in turn deliver insights. You will work with cross-functional teams across business and technology, and be part of a dynamic, accomplished organization that will support multiple therapeutic areas and commercial functions.

Come join us in our mission to transform the future of health!

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Ph.D. with 3 years of experience, or M.S. with 5+ years of relevant pharma sales & marketing experience, in Computer Sciences, Agentic AI development using the latest frameworks, Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics, Computational Informatics, Medical Informatics, or a related field.
• Hands on experience proven by working in enterprise wide agentic AI solutions.
• Experience with Agentic AI frameworks Langchain, Langgraph, Llamaindex and full stack AI Engineering using generative AI technologies, data mining and/or text mining.
• Experience working with LLMs from OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Huggingface, Azure and AWS Bedrock.
• Familiarity with large datasets, handling of healthcare relevant datasets and understanding of data analysis workflows.
• Proficiency with one or more programming language such as Python, R, SAS or Java.
• Familiarity with working in a cloud-based technology stack and generative AI for efficiency.
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate sophisticated methods and results to diverse audiences.
• Strong ability to establish relationships with business partners and understand their needs.
• Proven track record to deliver end-to-end Agentic AI projects from understanding business requirements, development, deployment, and management of post-launch operations
• Experience with vendor management – ensuring timelines and expectations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the commercial pharmaceuticals business.
• Experience with sales and marketing processes, and related technology.
• Familiarity of commercially available healthcare data sets.
• Experience with Agentic AI scaling architecture.
• Familiarity with open-source and gated/paid model landscape

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.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $117,000 to $201,250 USD.

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –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 Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave – 10 days Volunteer Leave – 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits