Scientist, Precision Biomarkers & MultiOmics Integration
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Job Function:
Data Analytics & Computational Sciences
Job Sub Function:
Data Science
Job Category:
Scientific/Technology
All Job Posting Locations:
Cornellà de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain, Madrid, Spain
Job Description:
Job Description
Scientist, Precision Biomarkers & MultiOmics Integration
Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine (JJIM) is seeking a highly accomplished Scientist to develop and apply multiomics integration methods and frameworks for biomarker identification and patient subtyping, with the goal of enabling precision medicine strategies across disease areas and across discovery and clinical development.
This role will focus on extracting, quantifying, and translating complex multimodal biological data into actionable insights that inform patient stratification, biomarker strategy, and target–biomarker–disease understanding. The successful candidate will operate at the intersection of computational biology, translational science, and therapeutic area (TA) collaboration. This is an onsite role based in Spain, with Madrid as the primary location and Barcelona as a secondary option. Hybrid and fully remote arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and apply integrative multiomics frameworks to identify biomarkers and patient subtypes relevant to xTA discovery and clinical precision strategies.
Integrate diverse data modalities, including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, single-cell/spatial omics, QTLs, imaging, and clinical/real-world data, to characterize disease heterogeneity.
Design patient stratification and subtyping approaches that link molecular signatures to disease mechanisms, prognosis, and treatment response.
Quantify and prioritize biomarker evidence supporting target engagement, pharmacodynamic response, and patient selection.
Apply systems biology, network analysis, and statistical/ML methods to connect targets, pathways, biomarkers, and clinical phenotypes.
Partner closely with discovery, translational, and clinical teams to ensure biomarker and subtyping outputs directly support decision making.
Contribute to the definition of best practices, reusable pipelines, and scalable platforms for multiomics biomarker discovery.
Clearly communicate complex analytical results to scientific and clinical stakeholders through compelling narratives, visualizations, and presentations.
Required Qualifications
PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, Genetics, Biostatistics, or a related quantitative life science discipline, with relevant postdoctoral or industry experience; or a master’s degree in a related field with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
Strong hands-on experience in multiomics data integration and analysis, particularly in the context of human disease.
Demonstrated expertise in biomarker discovery, patient stratification, or translational data science.
Solid understanding of human genetics, functional genomics, and molecular disease mechanisms.
Proficiency in programming and data analysis (e.g., R, Python) and working with large-scale biological datasets.
Proven ability to work effectively in cross functional, matrixed research environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting precision medicine or clinical development programs through biomarker or subtyping strategies.
Familiarity with proteomics, single-cell and spatial omics and their application to patient heterogeneity.
Exposure to AI/ML approaches for biomarker discovery or patient stratification.
Prior experience collaborating directly with clinical, translational, or regulatory stakeholders.
Track record of high impact publications, platform development, or internal scientific influence.
Impact of the Role
This role will directly shape how multiomics evidence is leveraged to define patient populations, guide biomarker strategy, and enable precision medicine, influencing both near-term program decisions and long-term platform capabilities.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Advanced Analytics, AI Judgement Integration, Analytical Reasoning, Business Intelligence (BI), Business Writing, Coaching, Collaboration, Communication, Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Data Privacy Standards, Data Savvy, Data Science, Data Visualization, Econometric Models, Execution Focus, Technical Credibility, Technologically Savvy, Workflow Analysis
The anticipated base pay range for this position is:
€44,000.00 - €70,840.00
Benefits:
In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.
*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.
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