Associate Director, External Innovation Strategic Assessment - Data Science & Digital Health

Johnson & Johnson•Cambridge, MA

49d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Johnson & Johnson,â we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aâ world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,â where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andâ solutions are personal.â Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.â Learn more at https://www.jnj.com About Innovative Medicine Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine The Associate Director, External Innovation Strategic Assessment - (Data Science & Digital Health) will play a critical role in identifying and evaluating AI/ML technologies with the potential to drive transformative impact across JJIM R&D. This is a research-intensive position focused on deep technical analysis. The role involves conducting comprehensive landscaping of emerging technologies, producing clear and actionable assessments, and supporting rapid assessments as well as long-term, strategic evaluations in areas of interest. Preferred Location: Cambridge, MA; Titusville, NJ or Spring House , PA. Will consider remote work on a case by case basis. Description: Conduct thorough landscaping and assessment of AI/ML trends and technologies for differentiation, quality, scalability, and utility for JJIM R&D Deliver both rapid assessments and longer-term strategic reviews of external technologies and opportunities. Participate in detailed technical due diligence of potential external collaborators, providing insights to support decision-making. Develop and present findings tailored to different audiences-ranging from concise summaries to detailed technical reports. Collaborate with DSDH (Data Science & Digital Health) AI/ML External Innovation, R&D Data Science & Digital Health leadership, and across R&D to shape overall strategic direction based on rigorous technical evaluation. Collaborate effectively with senior leaders, scientists and cross-functional teams in J&J

Requirements

PhD or MA within a relevant discipline such as Computer Science, Statistics, Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence, Physics, Mathematics, Biomedical Engineering, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biology
5 years relevant experience
Must be extremely engaged with tracking and analyzing the latest developments in the field of AI/ML for life sciences R&D
Strong interdisciplinary fluency across scientific and computational domains ("bilingual" capability).
Excellent strategic thinking, business acumen, and communication skills.
Proven ability to synthesize complex technical information into clear, actionable insights, as well as detail technical reports

Responsibilities

Landscape and assess external AI/ML trends and technologies for differentiation, quality, scalability, and usefulness for JJIM R&D based on through technical and strategic research
Partner with Directors of External Innovation and others to advance technical diligence of potential external collaborators
Work with DSDH EI leader on developing strategies for DSDH (Data Science & Digital Health) and R&D to access external AI/ML technologies

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
short- and long-term disability
business accident insurance
group legal insurance
consolidated retirement plan (pension)
savings plan (401(k))
long-term incentive program
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