Lead Data Scientist

Johnson & Johnson

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Titusville, NJNew Brunswick, NJSao Paulo, BrazilBogota, Colombia
Salary
$109,000–$174,800 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Nov 8, 2026

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Below market

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About Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson is a multinational corporation operating in three main segments: consumer health products, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices, known for brands like Tylenol, Band-Aid, and Janssen. Industry: Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices

Johnson & Johnson currently has 56 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Lead Data Scientist

JOB TITLE: Lead Data Scientist, HCC The Lead Data Scientist joins the Healthcare Compliance group to design, develop, and scale data-driven, AI/ML enabled solutions that enhance global compliance operations. This role bridges compliance, analytics, and technology teams to improve monitoring, risk management, and decision-making. Key responsibilities include developing and deploying machine learning models for anomaly detection, building scalable analytical pipelines, and creating Copilot agents, chatbots, and knowledge retrieval capabilities. The successful candidate will utilize Python, R, and SQL for data extraction, feature engineering, and modeling. Required expertise includes supervised and unsupervised machine learning, NLP libraries, OCR, and generating embeddings. The position focuses on translating complex business requirements into practical technical solutions, ensuring responsible AI adoption, and providing technical leadership to global compliance stakeholders within a regulated healthcare environment.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models to identify healthcare compliance risks and anomalies.
  • Build scalable analytical pipelines and workflows using structured and unstructured data sources.
  • Develop and deploy Copilot Agents, chatbot solutions, and knowledge retrieval capabilities.
  • Evaluate model performance through continuous monitoring, retraining, and validation.
  • Translate business requirements into technical solutions and drive execution from concept to deployment.
  • Partner with governance and technology teams to ensure responsible AI adoption and alignment with standards.
  • Lead solution discussions, proof-of-concepts, and technology evaluations for global compliance leaders.
  • Mentor team members and promote the adoption of modern analytics and AI practices.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field with 5 years of relevant experience; OR a Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Strong proficiency in Data Science, Machine Learning, and Advanced Analytics to develop predictive and operational solutions.
  • Strong proficiency in Python or R and SQL for data extraction, feature engineering, modeling, and automation.
  • Experience developing and deploying ML models using common libraries and frameworks.
  • Experience working with NLP libraries, OCR for text extraction, and generating embeddings for downstream work.
  • Experience processing and analyzing large, complex datasets for advanced analytics.
  • Experience leading analytical projects and influencing cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with AI, Generative AI, and Copilot technologies to translate emerging technologies into business solutions.

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