Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Associate Director, Oncology AI Biomarkers & Diagnostics
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Associate Director, Oncology AI Biomarkers & Diagnostics
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting an
Associate Director, Oncology AI Biomarkers & Diagnostics
to join the J&J Research and Development Data Science and Digital Health team.
Key locations include Cambridge, MA; New Brunswick, NJ; Raritan, NJ; Titusville, NJ; Spring House, PA; and San Diego, CA. The role may require up to 15 % travel.
Overview Our Oncology team focuses on the elimination of cancer by discovering new pathways and modalities to find treatments and cures. We lead where medicine is going and need innovators with an unwavering commitment to results.
Key Responsibilities
Execute JNJ’s strategy for AI‑driven biomarkers and diagnostics, emphasizing computer vision and multimodal data integration.
Serve as the internal subject matter expert in computational pathology, computer vision, and AI‑driven image analysis workflows.
Lead evidence‑generation strategies, including clinical validation and regulatory pathways for AI‑enabled diagnostic platforms.
Support the design and execution of proof‑of‑concept studies, ensuring robust QA/QC of pathology image data used in algorithm training and validation.
Critically evaluate external algorithms, platforms, and emerging technologies.
Cross‑functional Collaboration
Support adoption of advanced analytics solutions across R&D and early and late‑stage clinical development.
Collaborate with internal teams to assess feasibility, fit, train & validate algorithms, and guide technical evaluation criteria.
Partner with External Innovation, business development and alliance management teams to assess partnerships and manage external collaboration.
Required Qualifications
MD, MD/PhD, PhD or equivalent advanced degree and experience in pathology, computational biology, data science, biomedical engineering or related fields.
5+ years of progressive business experience in pharmaceutical or diagnostics R&D with direct experience in computational pathology, computer vision, tissue image analysis workflows, and AI‑enabled diagnostic product development.
Knowledge of deep learning and machine learning techniques in healthcare applications.
Familiarity with diagnostic product development and evidence‑generation requirements.
Collaborate and lead in a matrix organization, entrepreneurial mindset, and ability to influence and engage strategic and technical partners.
Experience working in the Oncology therapeutic area.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with deploying AI models into clinical workflows and monitoring AI performance post‑deployment.
Experience analyzing or handling healthcare datasets, including imaging, EHR, claims, multi‑omics, registry data, etc.
Compensation & Benefits
Base pay range: $137,000 – $235,750.
Annual performance bonus eligibility.
Medical, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability, business accident and group legal insurance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Vacation up to 120 hours per calendar year; sick time up to 40 hours per calendar year; holiday and floating holidays up to 13 days per calendar year.
Equal Opportunity Employer Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law.
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Associate Director, Oncology AI Biomarkers & Diagnostics
to join the J&J Research and Development Data Science and Digital Health team.
Key locations include Cambridge, MA; New Brunswick, NJ; Raritan, NJ; Titusville, NJ; Spring House, PA; and San Diego, CA. The role may require up to 15 % travel.
Overview Our Oncology team focuses on the elimination of cancer by discovering new pathways and modalities to find treatments and cures. We lead where medicine is going and need innovators with an unwavering commitment to results.
Key Responsibilities
Execute JNJ’s strategy for AI‑driven biomarkers and diagnostics, emphasizing computer vision and multimodal data integration.
Serve as the internal subject matter expert in computational pathology, computer vision, and AI‑driven image analysis workflows.
Lead evidence‑generation strategies, including clinical validation and regulatory pathways for AI‑enabled diagnostic platforms.
Support the design and execution of proof‑of‑concept studies, ensuring robust QA/QC of pathology image data used in algorithm training and validation.
Critically evaluate external algorithms, platforms, and emerging technologies.
Cross‑functional Collaboration
Support adoption of advanced analytics solutions across R&D and early and late‑stage clinical development.
Collaborate with internal teams to assess feasibility, fit, train & validate algorithms, and guide technical evaluation criteria.
Partner with External Innovation, business development and alliance management teams to assess partnerships and manage external collaboration.
Required Qualifications
MD, MD/PhD, PhD or equivalent advanced degree and experience in pathology, computational biology, data science, biomedical engineering or related fields.
5+ years of progressive business experience in pharmaceutical or diagnostics R&D with direct experience in computational pathology, computer vision, tissue image analysis workflows, and AI‑enabled diagnostic product development.
Knowledge of deep learning and machine learning techniques in healthcare applications.
Familiarity with diagnostic product development and evidence‑generation requirements.
Collaborate and lead in a matrix organization, entrepreneurial mindset, and ability to influence and engage strategic and technical partners.
Experience working in the Oncology therapeutic area.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with deploying AI models into clinical workflows and monitoring AI performance post‑deployment.
Experience analyzing or handling healthcare datasets, including imaging, EHR, claims, multi‑omics, registry data, etc.
Compensation & Benefits
Base pay range: $137,000 – $235,750.
Annual performance bonus eligibility.
Medical, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability, business accident and group legal insurance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Vacation up to 120 hours per calendar year; sick time up to 40 hours per calendar year; holiday and floating holidays up to 13 days per calendar year.
Equal Opportunity Employer Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law.
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