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Principal Scientist, Applied AI, Immune Pathway Discovery

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
September 12, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
Worldwide
IT
Role: Principal Scientist, Applied AI in Immunology Discovery, focusing on developing AI-enabled solutions to identify therapeutic pathways and advance drug discovery within Johnson & Johnson's Immunology team. Responsibilities: independently design, build, and pilot AI prototypes across scientific use cases, partner with scientists and tech teams to translate needs into scalable solutions, and evaluate AI tools for scientific and business impact. Qualifications: PhD in relevant fields (e.g., Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics), 4+ years industry/research experience with AI/ML solutions, proficiency in Python/R, experience with generative AI, large language models, and integrating complex data sources. Preferred: experience applying AI in pharma or biotech, knowledge of immunology and drug discovery, cloud computing, and product-oriented development. HighValue: focus on immunological pathways, AI-driven drug discovery, translational research, and regulated scientific environments. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including discovery scientists and technology partners, is essential. Location options include Spring House, PA; La Jolla, CA; or Cambridge, MA, with a focus on innovation in healthcare and therapeutics.