Principal Data Scientist, R&D Oncology
$117k/y-$201k/y
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicinea day ago
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Summary
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking a Principal Data Scientist, R&D Oncology to join their Data Science and Digital Health team in San Diego, CA. The role involves designing and implementing engineering requirements to advance data capture and optimize data workflows in Oncology R&D.
About the Role
As a Principal Data Scientist, R&D Oncology, you will support data projects across the business, including Clinical, Pre-Clinical, RWD, and 'omics platforms. Your responsibilities will include designing and maintaining data pipelines, collaborating with Data Science and Oncology R&D partners, and developing AI-ready data systems. You will also implement quality standards, manage data versioning, and adhere to software development best practices.
About You
Required:
- Advanced degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or other relevant field.
- 3+ years of experience in data engineering, including data modeling and database design, preferably in the healthcare industry.
- Proficiency in data engineering tools such as Python, R, and SQL for data processing as well as cloud architecture (e.g. AWS services).
- Experience with unstructured database technologies (e.g. NoSQL) and other database types (e.g. Graph).
- Strong skills in analysis, problem-solving, organizational change, project delivery, and managing external vendors.
- Proven record leading improvement initiatives with multi-disciplinary and remote partners.
- Demonstrated stakeholder management capabilities, including requirements gathering and business analysis.
Preferred:
- Experience with healthcare data standards (e.g. CDISC, HL7, FHIR, SNOMED CT, OMOP, DICOM).
- Exposure to high dimensional data technologies and handling, including imaging.
- Familiarity with machine learning operations (MLOps) and model deployment.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay range of $117k–$201k.
- Annual performance bonus based on individual and company performance.
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan and pension.
- Vacation up to 120 hours per calendar year.
- Sick time up to 40 hours per calendar year.
- Holiday pay including up to 13 days per calendar year.
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, we innovate with purpose, to lead where medicine is going. The experiences of patients around the world inform and inspire our science-based innovations, which continue to change and save lives. Applying rigorous science with compassion, we confidently address the most complex diseases of our time and develop the potential medicines of tomorrow. We are continuously working to develop treatments, aspiring to find cures, pioneering the path from lab to life, and championing patients every step of the way. https://bit.ly/3reuMvK
San Diego, CA