Hybrid Principal Scientist, Omics – R&D Data Science, Digital Health – Neuroscience

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About the role

  • Principal Scientist leading data-driven neuroscience strategies at Johnson & Johnson. Focusing on Neurodegeneration and Neuropsychiatry through multi-disciplinary collaboration and innovative research.

Responsibilities

  • Shape the strategy and implement projects for data-driven identification of novel therapeutic targets, patient stratification approaches and precision biomarkers from the perspective of omics data
  • Work in multi-disciplinary teams, composed of discovery scientists, clinicians, computational biologists and biomarker experts to develop precision neuroscience plans
  • Remain current on the evolving landscape of neuroscience, neuropsychiatry, and neurodegeneration
  • Build strong relationships with internal partners and key academic collaborators, technology providers, and consortia

Requirements

  • PhD in neuroscience, computational biology, bioengineering, biostatistics, or a related field
  • 3+ years of progressive industry or academic experience in applying data-driven methods in the context of target discovery and validation, translational science and patient stratification
  • Extensive background working hands-on deriving insights from high-dimensional molecular data – particularly genetic, RNAseq, proteomics and/or single-cell data
  • Proficiency in R, Python, or similar programming languages
  • Proven track record of scientific contributions in this field with first author publications in high-impact journals
  • Experience translating data into strategies and executable action plans
  • Ability to clearly communicate technical work to a diverse audience
  • Background and experience working in Neurodegeneration and/or Neuropsychiatry is strongly preferred
  • Experience working with and leading interdisciplinary teams through either people or project leadership is preferred
  • Familiarity with machine learning and innovative AI methodologies is preferred
  • Strong reputation for driving novel solutions to problems and providing strategic advice is preferred
  • Familiarity with clinical development processes is preferred
  • Up to approximately 10% yearly travel is required (International, Domestic)

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life insurance
  • short- and long-term disability
  • business accident insurance
  • group legal insurance
  • retirement plan (pension)
  • savings plan (401(k))
  • vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
  • sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
  • holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year
  • Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Job title

Principal Scientist, Omics – R&D Data Science, Digital Health – Neuroscience

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$117,000 - $201,250 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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