Distinguished Scientist, Nonclinical Safety and Computational Toxicology at Johnson & Johnson

Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • A minimum of a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, Toxicology, Pharmacology, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Data Science or a related discipline
  • A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in nonclinical drug development and submissions supporting diverse modalities, geographies, and therapeutic areas
  • A minimum of 6 years of experience in data science with a focus on machine learning, predictive modeling, data mining, statistics, deep learning, and/or data visualization/dashboard

Responsibilities

  • Global Lead for nonclinical safety and submissions data science and ML initiatives for the Department of Nonclinical Safety and Submissions (NCSS), ensuring strong project management and collaboration with partners within and external to PSTS (e.g., Information Technology Data Science), and alignment of data science/ML initiatives with overall strategic project goals of PSTS
  • Identify, assess, recommend, and develop proposals for new data science opportunities to drive next generation nonclinical safety tools, submissions, and strategy to predict, derisk, and/or understand potential toxicities and production of high quality, compliant submission documents
  • Create innovative visualizations and user interfaces to help scientists access and interpret data and translate complex data from diverse sources into actionable insights
  • Support development of new approach methodologies (NAMs) and computational methods to achieve 3Rs in drug development
  • Understand specific business needs and translate the scientific and regulatory challenges and opportunities into smarter data innovation solutions, and drive validation strategies for model performance
  • Drive rollout, re-enforcement, monitoring, and continuous improvement of implemented data science initiatives
  • Mentor and provide training on the use and utility of predictive ML approaches in drug safety and submissions

Skills

Data Science
Machine Learning
Computational Toxicology
Nonclinical Safety
Preclinical Sciences

Johnson & Johnson

Healthcare products in pharmaceuticals and devices.

About Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson operates in the healthcare sector with three main areas: pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer health products. In the pharmaceuticals segment, the company develops prescription drugs for various medical conditions such as cancer and infectious diseases. The medical devices segment provides products used in surgeries and other medical procedures, while the consumer health segment offers over-the-counter products, including baby care and personal health items. Johnson & Johnson generates revenue through direct sales and partnerships, and it invests significantly in research and development to create new products that meet the needs of consumers and healthcare providers. The company stands out from competitors by emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in its workplace, fostering an environment where employees can share their perspectives. Its goal is to improve patient outcomes and enhance the overall health and well-being of individuals globally.

New Brunswick, New JerseyHeadquarters
1886Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

J&J faces a class action lawsuit in Australia over ineffective cold and flu medications.
Former J&J executives joining other firms could lead to increased competition.
Ongoing legal battles, like the lawsuit against Cigna, pose financial liabilities for J&J.

Differentiation

J&J operates in three segments: pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer health.
The company invests heavily in R&D for innovative medical solutions and products.
J&J is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its workplace culture.

Upsides

J&J's collaboration with Helsinki University Hospital focuses on value-based healthcare models.
The rise of personalized medicine offers J&J opportunities in targeted therapies.
Increased focus on digital health solutions presents expansion opportunities for J&J.

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