Senior Director, Global Data Science (Oncology)
$196,000–$342,700 year
On-site · Raritan, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Senior Director, Global Data Science (Oncology) leads Data and AI strategy for Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine’s Global Oncology portfolio, guiding advanced analytics, real-world data, and AI applications across the asset lifecycle from early pipeline to in-market optimization. The role delivers actionable insights on patient journeys, treatment patterns, and physician behavior to inform go-to-market strategy, launch readiness, and lifecycle optimization; drives AI transformations across teams; partners with Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, R&D, and regional organizations; builds a high-performing, cross-functional team; and ensures responsible, scalable use of oncology data and AI within governance and privacy constraints. Requires an advanced degree and 10+ years of data science experience in pharma/commercial settings, deep AI/ML expertise, strong leadership and communication skills, travel up to 35%, and residence in or near Raritan, NJ.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MS) in a quantitative or scientific discipline
- Significant experience (10+ years) applying data science in pharmaceutical commercial setting
- Demonstrated ability to translate business questions into analytics techniques and interpret outcomes of analytical models into meaningful business insights and actionable recommendations
- Deep expertise in AI/ML, predictive analytics, and advanced analytics; cutting-edge application of generative and agentic AI to commercial use cases
- Strong partnering skills and technical domain know-how to successfully engage, influence, and lead colleagues through change in a fluid environment
- Strong problem solver with a solution-oriented mindset with ability to lead a cross-functional team toward innovative solutions
- Proven experience prioritizing and managing a complicated portfolio of projects
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders in a complex, matrixed organization
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills and the ability to clearly present complex messages and frame trade-offs
- Proven track record leading and scaling high-performing analytical teams to deliver measurable business impact
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