Principal Scientist, Data Science - Digital Media

Johnson & Johnson • Titusville, NJ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine R&D Data Science is recruiting for a Principal Scientist, Data Science. 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.

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)

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.

Benefits

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 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
• 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
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal