Senior Distinguished Scientist, Robotics – Autonomous Discovery

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🔔 Pennsylvania – Remote

🔔 Pennsylvania – Remote

💵 $196k - $342.7k / year

⏰ Full Time

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🤖 Robotics

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Johnson & Johnson

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10,000+ employees

🏥 Healthcare

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🧬 Biotechnology

Healthcare • Pharmaceuticals • Biotechnology

<Johnson & Johnson> is a global healthcare company that researches, develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceuticals, medical devices and consumer health products. The company focuses on innovative medicines and therapies across oncology, immunology, neuroscience and cardiopulmonary areas, and develops MedTech solutions in cardiovascular, orthopaedics, surgery and vision. Johnson & Johnson also engages in health & wellness education, large-scale manufacturing, investor activities and global social-impact initiatives.

📋 Description

• Serve as the senior technical authority for design, development, qualification, and deployment of advanced laboratory automation and self-driving laboratory capabilities within Discovery • Architect integrated automation ecosystems spanning robotic liquid handling, high-throughput synthesis and screening instrumentation, automated sample management, inline analytics, software interfaces, and hardware control systems • Integrate agentic AI, machine learning, and closed-loop control strategies with physical automation hardware to enable autonomous experimental execution and iterative DMTA cycle optimization • Own the technical architecture and platform roadmap for robotics and autonomous discovery, including engineering specifications, integration standards, platform sequencing, implementation readiness, and long-term scalability • Lead automation programs from concept and proof-of-principle validation through industrial-scale implementation • Establish and guide proof-of-principle laboratory efforts to de-risk novel automation technologies and accelerate transition into production discovery workflows • Evaluate external technologies, vendors, academic collaborators, and innovation partners to inform build, buy, and partner decisions • Provide expert troubleshooting and technical leadership for complex automation, equipment, process, and system-integration challenges • Mentor multidisciplinary teams across a matrixed organization • Represent J&J automation innovation capabilities in external scientific forums, industry consortia, publications, patents, and regulatory or technical engagements

🎯 Requirements

• Ph.D. in Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline • Minimum of 20 years of progressive industrial experience in technology development, automation, engineering, advanced manufacturing, discovery operations, or related fields • Track record leading end-to-end development, qualification, commercialization, and deployment of advanced automation systems • Deep expertise in automation hardware design and integration, including robotic platforms, precision motion systems, mechatronic design, sensor and actuator integration, instrumentation, and system controls • Experience translating scientific and engineering principles into robust, scalable, deployable automation platforms • Ability to lead large, matrixed, cross-functional teams through complex, multi-year technology programs • Experience with equipment design controls, lifecycle management, process validation, system qualification, or equivalent regulated technology-development practices • Ability to own technical architecture, platform roadmaps, integration standards, and implementation sequencing • Strong communication and influencing skills • Experience designing or deploying automation systems in life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical R&D, drug discovery operations, or advanced laboratory environments • Familiarity with self-driving laboratory principles, autonomous experimentation, DMTA cycle optimization, and closed-loop learning systems • Understanding of AI, machine learning, agent-based systems, or autonomous optimization applied to laboratory automation and scientific workflows • Knowledge of small molecule and/or biologic discovery workflows, including high-throughput experimentation, screening, synthesis, sample logistics, and analytical characterization • Experience with intellectual property development, including invention disclosures, patents, publications, or external scientific representation • Experience with additive manufacturing, digital engineering, advanced manufacturing, or rapid prototyping technologies

🏖️ Benefits

• Annual performance bonus eligibility • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • Short- and long-term disability insurance • Business accident insurance • Group legal insurance • Consolidated retirement plan (pension) • Savings plan (401(k)) • Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year • Sick time – up to 40 hours per calendar year • Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year • Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year