Johnson & Johnson · 22 hours ago
Lead Data Scientist
Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$109K/yr - $175K/yr
4+ years expJohnson & Johnson is a leader in healthcare innovation, dedicated to improving health for humanity. They are seeking a Lead Data Scientist to drive business improvement through innovative analytics and AI solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data-driven decision-making across the supply chain.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business challenges and requirements, identify AI-driven opportunities, and ensure effective deployment of AI solutions
Experiment and implement cutting-edge AI/ML solutions (such as natural language processing, deep learning, and predictive analytics, graph) to transform structured and unstructured data into business-critical insights
Continuously review and analyze academic research and industry publications, evaluate state-of-the-art AI/ML methodologies, and prototype innovative solutions to address real-world business problems
Evaluate and refine AI models to enhance accuracy, efficiency, trustfulness and business impact in decision-making processes
Clearly articulate methodologies, results, and insights to non-technical users and stakeholders, and present AI-driven recommendations to senior leadership to ensure strategic alignment and impact
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in statistics, applied mathematics, computer science, engineering, or a related quantitative discipline is required
4–6 years of industry experience solving business problems through the application of statistical modeling, machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques
Advanced knowledge of traditional machine learning and deep learning foundations and algorithms, including classification, regression, clustering, transformer, reinforcement learning, and anomaly detection
Solid understanding of Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques and Generative AI (GenAI) applications
Strong hands-on experience with Python and relevant packages (e.g., Transformers, LangChain, LangGraph, AG2, vLLM, pydantic, etc.)
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
Preferred
Master's or PhD in a quantitative field such as statistics, applied mathematics, computer science, engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is preferred
Deep understanding of agentic AI approaches, including the development of AI agents
Exposure to containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and cloud platforms (e.g., Azure) is a plus
Working knowledge of vector databases (e.g., Elasticsearch, Pinecone, FAISS, Weaviate) for information and knowledge retrieval
Strong familiarity with Git and version control best practices, with the ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles and web service architecture
Benefits
Employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k))
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 period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Company
Johnson & Johnson
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Alex Gorsky
Former Chairman and CEO, Johnson & Johnson
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Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
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