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Principal Architect, Biologics Discovery

AT Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson

Principal Architect, Biologics Discovery

Spring House, PA

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for an Architect, to be located in Spring House, PA, Raritan, New Jersey or Titusville, New Jersey.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world's most pressing healthcare challenges.

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We know that the success of our business - and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions - depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.

At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.

We are seeking a skilled Solution Architect to join our dynamic team that is working to change the trajectory of health for humanity! This role will work with the global Biologics Discovery organization that specializes in Antibody-based therapeutics. You will drive the design and implementation/integration of scientific technology platforms / solutions, that facilitate automated laboratory systems, enable seamless integration, facilitates analysis of generated data, and provide valuable insights and decision-making features to scientists.

These scientific platforms and IT solutions will support our drug discovery teams in the design of novel medicines that will have maximum impact in treating unmet medical need. Scalability, extensibility, and observability are essential attributes of this platform so that it can meet our data scientists' needs in the constantly evolving fields of high performance computing, machine learning (ML), and (generative) artificial intelligence (AI).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work as a technical leader on the team to craft and build forward-looking biologics Discovery software solutions in collaboration with scientists, data scientists, engineering, and other business partners.
  • As a member of a diverse team, work directly with business, engineering, and quality in a fully agile product management model to rapidly realize business value using fast paced iterations.
  • Create and document architectural designs, and during build, conduct architectural reviews with engineering to ensure the team understands the architectural principles that enable timely delivery and cost-effectiveness.
  • Include bio-informatics-specific considerations in architectural designs, such as sequence-based analysis, algorithm development, and integration with laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
  • Be abreast of the fast paced industry trends and new technologies, to decide on their integration into J&J's technical ecosystem. Evaluate and recommend appropriate technology platforms, frameworks, and tools for solution implementation.
  • An as architect, engage in the global community of architects in Johnson & Johnson to drive technology leverage, discover innovation opportunities, and grow your own knowledge and experience by interacting with the community.
  • Mentor and teach junior colleagues


Qualifications

Qualifications

Education:

  • Master's degree, or equivalent experience, in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience and Skills:

Required:

  • A minimum of 5 years proven experience as a Solution Architect, delivering scalable, extensible and reliable software products in a life science environment.
  • Proficiency in applying software architecture principles and design patterns.
  • Full-stack engineering experience including software development in scientific programming languages, such as Python, C/C++, CUDA and have experience with CI/CD pipeline deployment.
  • Proven understanding of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), cloud-native architectures and patterns, including microservices, serverless computing, and containerization.
  • You have problem-solving and analytical skills, combined with strong communication and presentation skills.
  • A record of effective collaboration with diverse team members

Preferred:

  • Experience in the pharmaceutical industry and accompanying regulations.
  • Understanding of bio-informatics principles, algorithms, and databases, with knowledge on how sequences and/or structures are represented.
  • Interested in AI/ML and computational chemistry and biology.
  • Familiarity with LIMS, regulatory requirements and industry standards in pharmaceutical or chemical research.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $100,000 to $172,500.

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation's performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion on an individual basis.

  • Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
  • Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
  • This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program.
  • Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

    • Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year
    • Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year
    • Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
  • Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Client-provided location(s): Spring House, PA, USA; Titusville, Hopewell Township, NJ 08560, USA; Raritan, NJ, USA
Job ID: Johnson&Johnson-2506234657W
Employment Type: Other