Lead Data Scientist & AI Developer

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Data Analytics & Computational Sciences

Job Sub Function:

Data Science Portfolio Management

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a strategic and technically strong Lead Data Scientist & AI Developer to lead the development and deployment of machine learning and AI solutions across the enterprise.

This role is critical to enabling data-driven decision-making and business automation across commercial, supply chain, manufacturing, finance, clinical, regulatory, and quality teams.

You will leverage both Snowflake and Microsoft Azure AI platforms while integrating data from core enterprise systems such as Oracle Fusion Cloud, Salesforce, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Quality Management Systems, and Workday Adaptive Planning. Strong foundations in data engineering, Python, SQL, and Power BI are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable machine learning, predictive analytics, and generative AI solutions

• Build data pipelines and modeling workflows using Snowflake (SQL, Snowpark, Cortex AI) and Azure AI (Azure ML, Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, Synapse)

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define high-impact AI opportunities across business functions

• Integrate and model data from systems including Oracle Fusion Cloud (finance, procurement, supply chain), Salesforce (CRM and field engagement), Manufacturing Execution Systems, Quality Management Systems, and Workday Adaptive Planning

• Apply strong SQL and Python skills to clean, transform, and analyze large datasets

• Implement data quality checks and monitoring processes to ensure data accuracy and consistency.

• Develop and publish interactive dashboards and insights using Power BI

• Contribute to AI governance, documentation, version control, and performance monitoring

• Ensure all solutions align with internal policies for data quality, security, and compliance

• Mentor junior team members and help define best practices for enterprise AI delivery

Requirements:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

• 8+ years of experience in applied machine learning and AI in enterprise settings

• Strong working knowledge of:

  • Python for data science and ML development

  • SQL for data manipulation and analytics

  • Power BI for reporting and visualization

  • Snowflake: SQL, Snowpark, Cortex AI

  • Microsoft Azure AI: Azure ML, OpenAI, Cognitive Services, Synapse

• Understanding of data integration across enterprise platforms such as Oracle Fusion Cloud, -Salesforce, and manufacturing systems

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional business teams

Preferred:

• Familiarity with MLOps practices and tools (e.g., MLflow, Airflow, GitHub Actions)

• Background in life sciences, medtech, or healthcare environments

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $147,000 to $189,000.

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. 

• Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

• Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

  • Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year

  • Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year

  • Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

• Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

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