Principal Scientist, Applied AI, Immune Pathway Discovery
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
September 14, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Spring House, PA)
Worldwide
Other
Role: Principal Scientist, Applied AI in Immunology Discovery, focusing on designing and implementing AI-enabled solutions to identify therapeutic pathways and advance drug discovery in immunology. Responsibilities include developing prototypes for scientific use cases, translating scientific needs into technical solutions, collaborating with scientists and cross-functional teams, and evaluating AI tools for scientific impact. Qualifications: PhD in relevant fields (e.g., Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology), 4+ years of industry or research experience with AI/machine learning, proficiency in Python or R, and practical knowledge of generative AI and computational workflows. Preferred: experience applying AI in biotech or regulated environments, knowledge of immunology and biomedical data, cloud computing expertise, and a product-oriented approach. The role requires collaboration across discovery scientists, engineering, and data science teams to transition prototypes into scalable solutions. Location options include Spring House, PA; La Jolla, CA; or Cambridge, MA. The position offers a pay range of $117,000 to $201,250, with eligibility for benefits, time off, and long-term incentives.