Machine learning & AI jobs at Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson has 26 open machine learning, AI and data science roles on CompBioJobs. Across 68 of its AI/ML postings that state pay, the typical posted range is $137K–$207K.
- Senior ML Engineer, Biologics Discovery - BE · Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium
- Principal Scientist, R&D Data, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence - Immunology · Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
- Senior Manager, Data Science · Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America
- Sr Data Scientist Prod AI&ML · PENJERLA, Telangana, India
- Senior Principal Data Scientist · Bangalore, Karnataka, India
- Summer intern, Digital Signal/ Imaging AI · Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
- Director, Data Science - GenAI - Neuroscience · Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America
- Director, Data Science - AI Evidence Extraction · Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America
- Principal Scientist, Data Science – AI & Generative AI Systems – R&D DDSAI – Therapeutics Development & Supply (TDS) · Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America
- Director, Physical AI for Autonomous Discovery · Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Level | Posted pay, AI/ML roles | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior | $109K–$175K | 10 |
| Principal | $117K–$201K | 21 |
| Director | $164K–$283K | 24 |
Median posted minimum to median posted maximum, base salary, open and closed postings; levels with fewer than 6 postings left out. Industry-wide: AI drug discovery & ML salaries.
About Johnson & Johnson
Funding & Growth
✓ Pros
- • One of the largest healthcare companies globally
- • Strong oncology (Janssen) pipeline
- • Excellent benefits and job stability
- • Multiple therapeutic areas
- • Strong R&D investment
✗ Cons
- • Very large company with bureaucracy
- • New Jersey location
- • Recent talc litigation concerns
- • Consumer health spin-off (Kenvue) changes
🏢 Working Here
Johnson & Johnson's pharmaceutical arm (Janssen) houses computational biology teams across multiple sites - Spring House, PA (US headquarters), La Jolla, CA, Beerse (Belgium), and Cambridge, MA.
As the world's largest healthcare company, J&J offers stability and resources unmatched in the industry.
Bioinformaticians work in Janssen Research & Development across therapeutic areas: Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, and Infectious Disease.
Teams analyze clinical trial data, develop biomarkers, and support drug discovery.
The culture emphasizes J&J's Credo values - patient first, scientific integrity, and collaboration.
Work-life balance is prioritized more than at smaller biotechs.
The company's diversification (pharma, medical devices, consumer health) provides unique cross-divisional opportunities.
Spring House campus offers suburban Philadelphia living with lower cost than coastal cities.
The Cambridge presence provides access to the Boston biotech ecosystem and academic collaborations with Harvard/MIT.
🧬 Bioinformatics Focus
J&J Janssen's computational biology spans drug discovery through clinical development. Core areas:
- Oncology genomics - biomarker development for Darzalex (multiple myeloma), Imbruvica (leukemia), and emerging immunotherapies,
- Immunology - analyzing mechanisms for drugs like Stelara (psoriasis, IBD), Tremfya (psoriasis),
- Neuroscience - genetics of depression, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's supporting Spravato and pipeline compounds,
- Vaccines - supporting programs in RSV, HIV, and emerging infectious diseases through computational immunology,
- Data science and AI - machine learning for drug discovery, clinical trial optimization. J&J has invested heavily in data sciences platforms, including partnerships with tech companies and acquisitions. Technical challenges include integrating diverse data across therapeutic areas, developing biomarkers for complex diseases like Alzheimer's, and applying AI to accelerate drug development timelines. The company contributes to industry-wide initiatives (OHDSI, Pistoia Alliance) and maintains academic collaborations with major medical centers.
📈 Career Growth & Development
Career Paths
Scientific Track
Management Track
Compensation
Competitive base salaries, annual bonuses (15-20% at senior levels), long-term incentives, and comprehensive benefits including pension are offered. J&J's size means clear promotion criteria and regular review cycles.
Development
J&J invests significantly in professional development through J&J Learn, tuition reimbursement, and leadership programs.
Mobility
Internal mobility is strongly encouraged; scientists regularly move between therapeutic areas, sites, and even divisions (pharma to devices).
Culture
J&J's reputation and training programs make alumni highly sought after. The company's stability (130+ years, never missed dividend) provides career security.
Growth
J&J provides career security while still offering growth opportunities through its vast portfolio of programs.