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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Director, Immunology Data & AI Systems - **Company:** Johnson & Johnson - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $196,000.0 - $342,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Computer Literacy, Data Transformation, Dataspaces, Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, Database Design, EHealth, Graph Database, Knowledge Management, Metadata Standards, Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Management - **Published:** May 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g1s0to ## About the Role + Advanced degree (PhD) in disciplines such as Computer Science, AI/ML, Engineering, Biomedical engineering, Applied Mathematics or similar. + Minimum of 10 years of post-academic, industry, or equivalent, experience. + Experience with diverse, high dimensional data sets, such as multi-modal Immunology data, including omics, imaging, translational, clinical trial, and RWE data + Extensive experience in creating scalable and impactful data-driven solutions, including managing their full life cycle (design, development, testing, deployment, operations & maintenance, etc.). + Strong experience in people leadership, and ability to work in a matrixed organization + Deep knowledge of data products, database design, data transformation/mapping + Excellent communication skills and strategic thinking capabilities. Preferred Qualifications + Experience in the Life Sciences, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical or Medical Tech sector. + Experience with Immunology Ontology enterprise metadata standards and external frameworks (e.g. CDISC, GA4GH, FHIR, NCI Thesaurus) + Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive adoption of new data capabilities across a complex organization. This position will be located on-site at one of our campuses in either Spring House PA, Cambridge MA, Titusville NJ, Raritan NJ, or San Diego, CA (NO fully remote option available). Occasional travel for cross-functional workshops, design sessions, and team meetings may be required., Advanced Analytics, Budget Management, Business Alignment, Compliance Management, Consulting, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Privacy Standards, Data Quality, Data Reporting, Data Savvy, Data Science, Data Visualization, Developing Others, Digital Fluency, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Thinking ## Description We are seeking a strategic and technical leader to Deliver data products and associated AI applications that are aimed at accelerating the Immunology R&D Pipeline. This role reports through the Research & Development Data Science & Digital Health (DSDH), directly to Vice President, Immunology and Cardiopulmonary, DSDH. They will be tasked with leading a team to accelerate and scale the development of foundational enterprise data products, and deployment of a diverse set of scaled AI models and solutions for the entire Immunology therapy area. This role ensures that high-value internal and external Immunology data assets-including preclinical, translational, clinical, competitive intelligence, and real-world data (RWD/RWE)-are standardized, productized, and integrated into Johnson and Johnson's enterprise R&D data ecosystem. The position encompasses a horizontal engagement with the Immunology TA as well as teams in R&D Data Science and Digital Health. The successful candidate will be positioned as a senior leader in expanding an Immunology-focused data foundation as well as the technical delivery of associated AI-based tools. This leader will also interact with a wide range of technical partners within R&D as well as senior level stakeholders throughout the company. Also, this person will ensure that Immunology data products and AI solutions will fill business requirements, will be semantically consistent, and interoperable, enabling faster discovery, stronger evidence generation, resulting in better access and use. Key Responsibilities + Lead a team to develop technical requirements for Immunology-facing data products that enable AI applications. + Attract, upskill and retain top talents in the field, manage a technical team, and collaborate with key stakeholders in R&D, DSDH, and Johnson & Johnson Technology (JJT). + Define and maintain a roadmap for Immunology data products, spanning discovery, translational research, clinical development, and real-world evidence. + Partner with Knowledge Management, Data Platforms & Governance, and Master Data Management teams to ensure Immunology data products integrate seamlessly into enterprise ontologies, knowledge graphs, and catalogs. + Lead a team that works with key business partners to develop and deploy impactful and scalable AI solutions for Immunology + Contribute to the development and governance of an Immunology Ontology to enable semantic consistency across discovery, clinical, regulatory, and real-world data. + Establish and work with governance models, agile delivery processes, and value-tracking metrics for Immunology data products and AI tools. ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Harnessing the Power of Open Source's Newest Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1448-harnessing-the-power-of-open-source-s-newest-technologies) - [Data Science, ML & AI in the Oil and Gas Industry at NDT Global - Dr. Katja Träumner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1308-data-science-ml-ai-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-at-ndt-global-dr-katja-traumner) - [Geometric deep learning for drug discovery](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/264-geometric-deep-learning-for-drug-discovery) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) ## Related Articles - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [5 Reasons Why Attending Conferences in 2026 Matters More Than You Think](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/692-5-reasons-why-attending-conferences-in-2026-matters-more-than-you-think) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies)