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Position: Senior Scientist, Omics - R&D Data Science & Digital Health (Neurodegeneration and/or Neuropsychiatry)

Locations: Cambridge, MA; Spring House, PA; San Diego, CA; Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium. Approximately 10% domestic and international travel may be required.

Requisition Numbers: USA - R-052115, Belgium - R-053691

Our Neuroscience Data Science & Digital Health (NS DSDH) team integrates the power of multi-omics, digital health technologies, and clinical/real-world evidence to accelerate the delivery of transformational therapies for Neurodegeneration, Neuropsychiatry, and Ophthalmology. We drive decision-making and breakthroughs from molecular discovery to clinical trials by partnering along the pipeline to ensure that data science and digital health strategies are Embedded in every program.

As a Senior Scientist, Omics, you will contribute to our precision neuroscience strategy by applying bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to link molecular signatures (genetics, gene expression, proteomics) to disease stage and progression, mechanisms of action, and disease endophenotypes.

You will work in a cross-functional team of data science leaders, partnering closely with the Neuroscience Therapeutic Area, Quantitative Sciences, and Discovery Product Development and Supply. This position offers the opportunity to transform how we understand disease biology, identify novel targets, stratify patients, and deliver better outcomes for people living with neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders.

• Implement innovative data science projects to uncover novel therapeutic targets, optimize patient stratification, and identify precision biomarkers by deriving insights from multi-omics data linked to brain biology and neuropsychiatric/neurodegenerative disease mechanisms.
• Work in multidisciplinary teams, composed of discovery scientists, clinicians, computational biologists, and biomarker experts to support the precision neuroscience strategy for programs in the Neuropsychiatry/Neurodegeneration portfolio.
• Remain current on the evolving landscape of neuroscience, neurodegeneration, and neuropsychiatry, omics, bioinformatics, and AI/ML research to accelerate and prioritize our pipeline based on biological insights.
• Build strong relationships with internal partners, key academic collaborators, and consortia to position the company at the forefront of data-driven neuroscience.

• PhD in neuroscience, computational biology, bioengineering, biostatistics, or a related field is required.
• Experience working hands-on deriving insights from high-dimensional molecular data - particularly genetic (GWAS, WGS), RNAseq, proteomics and/or single-cell data - is required.
• Proficiency in R, Python, or similar programming languages is required.
• Experience translating data into executable action plans is required.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical work to a diverse audience is required.
• Proven track record of scientific contributions in this field with first-author publications in high-impact journals is strongly preferred.
• Background and experience working in Neuropsychiatry/Neurodegeneration is preferred.
• Experience applying data-driven methods in target discovery/validation, translational science, and/or patient stratification is preferred.
• Familiarity with machine learning and innovative AI methodologies is preferred.
• Up to approximately 10% yearly travel (international, domestic) is required.

Base pay range (US): $109,000 - $174,800. Eligible for an annual performance bonus per company plan. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, accident insurance, legal insurance, and a consolidated retirement plan (401(k).

Time-off benefits: 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; Personal and family time up to 40 hours per calendar year.

Hybrid schedule: 3 days per week on-site and 2 days per week remote. No fully remote option available.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers.