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Lead Data Scientist & AI Developer
- J&J Family of Companies (Santa Clara, CA)
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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:
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.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
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