Principal Scientist, Data Science - Digital Media

Johnson & Johnson 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 through first-in-class prescription medications and scalable healthcare solutions.

About the role

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 workstreams 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

• 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.

Requirements

• 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
• 10+ years of experience in medical imaging and multi-modal data environments
• Strong experience building and scaling data products or data platforms
• Demonstrated 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 advanced analytics and AI/ML (e.g., computer vision) in imaging contexts
• Ability to translate complex imaging data into business and clinical value
• Strong stakeholder engagement across clinical trial teams, data stewards, and technology partners
• Demonstrated credibility as a subject-matter expert in imaging (research, publications, or equivalent experience is a plus)

Skills

• Advanced Analytics
• Coaching
• Critical Thinking
• Data Analysis
• Data Privacy Standards
• Data Quality
• Data Reporting
• Data Savvy
• Data Science
• Data Visualization
• Digital Fluency
• Econometric Models
• Organizing
• Process Improvements
• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Credibility
• Workflow Analysis

Pay

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $117,000.00 - $201,250.00.

Benefits

• Retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k))
• Long-term incentive program
• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year (48 hours for Colorado residents, 56 hours for Washington residents)
• 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
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
• 10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits