Director, Data Science – GenAI – Neuroscience

Johnson & Johnson

. Set the Neuroscience AI strategy, portfolio, roadmap, and measures of value .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $164,000 - $282,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Neuroscience AI strategy and implementation, with a strong foundation in building scalable AI solutions and leading multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in Python and experienced in navigating regulated environments while ensuring scientific rigor and effective communication with diverse stakeholders.

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PhD In Computer Science8+ Years Experience In Pharmaceutical AnalyticsHands-On Experience With AI And NLP SolutionsStrong Python SkillsExperience With Genetics And Multi-Omics

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Hard Skills

Agentic AI SolutionsGenerative AI SolutionsNLP SolutionsSoftware Engineering PracticesEvaluation StandardsTechnical Direction SettingEvidence-Based Decision MakingScalable AI Tools DevelopmentData AnalysisScientific Evidence Assessment

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInfluencing Across Organizational BoundariesCritical Assessment SkillsTeam LeadershipPrioritization Skills

Tools & Technologies

Shared PlatformsArchitecture StandardsGovernance FrameworksHuman-In-The-Loop SystemsMedical Imaging Data

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechHealthcare AnalyticsDrug DiscoveryClinical DevelopmentNeuroscienceOmicsScientific Knowledge SystemsAI GovernanceRegulated Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set the Neuroscience AI strategy, portfolio, roadmap, and measures of value
Build and deploy scalable agentic AI and generative AI solutions for priority scientific needs
Own delivery, investment decisions, and outcomes for the Neuroscience AI portfolio
Ensure scientific rigor, appropriate evidence use, and reliable domain representation
Establish evaluation standards, expert validation, and responsible AI practices
Shape shared platform capabilities and develop reusable solutions aligned with enterprise architecture
Guide multidisciplinary teams and maintain strong engineering and lifecycle practices
Partner with scientists and leaders to prioritize needs, validate solutions, and drive adoption
Communicate technical choices, risks, progress, and impact to senior stakeholders
Translate priority research needs into scalable AI tools and capabilities for Neuroscience R&D
Work across clinical, omics, molecular, and medical imaging data

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in computer science, computational biology, genetics, genomics, medical informatics, or a related quantitative field; or MS with additional relevant experience
8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare analytics, with experience setting technical direction
Within the last 18 months, hands-on experience building agentic systems and deploying AI, NLP, or generative AI solutions, leveraging LLMs, retrieval, grounding, and evaluation
Strong ability to critically assess scientific evidence
Strong Python skills and sound software engineering practices
Experience leading multidisciplinary technical delivery and influencing across organizational boundaries
Ability to define priorities, make evidence-based tradeoffs, and deliver measurable value
Strong communication skills with technical, scientific, and senior non-technical stakeholders
Experience developing within shared platforms, architecture standards, and governance frameworks
Experience with genetics, multi-omics, imaging, ontologies, or scientific knowledge systems preferred
Exposure to regulated environments, AI governance, and human-in-the-loop systems preferred
Optional industry experience in drug discovery, clinical development, or neuroscience
Travel may be required as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance bonus
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Business accident insurance
Group legal insurance
Pension plan
401(k) savings plan
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