Sr Director, Head of Data Science & Digital Health – Preclinical Sciences & Translational Safety (PSTS)

Johnson & Johnson

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Work type
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Location
Spring House, PA
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
Jul 31, 2026

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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

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TL;DR · Sr Director, Head of Data Science & Digital Health – Preclinical Sciences & Translational Safety (PSTS)

The Sr Director, Head of Data Science & Digital Health at Johnson & Johnson’s Preclinical Sciences & Translational Safety (PSTS) organization in Spring House, PA, is a strategic leader responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive data strategy that integrates advanced automation, ML/AI models, and analytics to support translational safety and preclinical workflows. This role involves leading a team of data scientists and engineers to build scalable data pipelines and robust data products while fostering external partnerships with industry consortia and academic partners. The position requires expertise in computational biology, toxicology, pharmacology, AI/ML, and applied math/statistics, along with experience in creating high-impact R&D innovations through data science and automation within scientific domains. Key skills include strong leadership, strategic vision, collaboration, innovation, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively across diverse stakeholders.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive data strategy for PSTS using advanced automation and FAIR data practices.
  • Lead the design and implementation of scalable data pipelines and ML/AI models to support translational safety workflows.
  • Build external partnerships with industry consortia and academic partners to advance Data Science needs for PSTS.
  • Champion data governance, analytics, model lifecycle management, and Responsible AI standards into reusable capabilities.
  • Collaborate with IT and R&D teams to introduce emerging technologies like generative AI and multimodal analytics that benefit PSTS’s objectives.

What we're looking for

  • PhD or equivalent in Computational Biology, Toxicology, Pharmacology, AI/ML, Applied Math/Statistics.
  • 7+ years of experience in data science for translational safety and drug discovery.
  • Proven expertise in creating high-impact R&D innovations through data science and automation.
  • Strong leadership in applying ML/AI methods to preclinical workflows and translational safety.
  • Demonstrated success in delivering interoperable data products and scalable analytics platforms.

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