Johnson & Johnson

Director, R&D Data Science – Digital Health, Real-World Evidence (RWE), Neuroscience

Johnson & Johnson

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: TitusvilleCaliforniaMassachusettsUnited States

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Salary

💰 $160,000 - $276,000 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Design, develop, and validate statistical approaches and algorithms for patient stratification, leveraging both clinical trial and real-world datasets
  • Lead the statistical design, analysis, and validation of novel digital endpoints (e.g., wearables, speech, cognition) for neuroscience
  • Partner with our multidisciplinary team to ensure biological and clinical relevance of patient stratification strategies and novel endpoints
  • Apply rigorous statistical methodologies to algorithm development, ensuring reproducibility, robustness, and regulatory readiness
  • Develop and maintain statistical analysis plans, simulation studies, and innovative methodologies tailored to multimodal datasets
  • Apply advanced statistical and machine learning methods to large-scale datasets, including EHRs, claims, registries and longitudinal cohort studies
  • End-to-end expertise in RWE research including conceptualizing research questions, data feasibility, study design, analysis, programming, and interpretation
  • Communicate findings and methodologies clearly to scientific, clinical, and non-technical stakeholders
  • Contribute to regulatory submissions, publications, and presentations at internal and at scientific meetings
  • Stay current with emerging statistical methodologies, regulatory guidance, and best practices in RWE

Requirements

  • Ph.D. or Master’s in biostatistics/statistics, epidemiology, or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, RWE consulting or healthcare analytics
  • Expertise in statistical modeling including inference, Bayesian methodologies, time series analysis and functional data analysis approaches
  • Knowledge of state-of-the-art AI methodologies is an advantage
  • Experience working with real-world data (EHR, claims, registries, digital health) and familiarity with their opportunities and limitations
  • Knowledge of endpoint validation frameworks and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA/EMA) is highly desirable
  • Proficiency in statistical programming languages (R, Python, SAS, or equivalent)
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a cross-functional environment, with excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • A track record of scientific impact through publications, conference presentations, and/or regulatory interactions
  • Experience working with neuroscience datasets (e.g., MRI, EEG, digital cognitive measures, biomarkers) and understanding of their clinical context is desired.
Benefits
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life insurance
  • short- and long-term disability
  • business accident insurance
  • group legal insurance
  • retirement plan (pension)
  • savings plan (401(k))
  • long-term incentive program
  • Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
  • Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
  • Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
  • Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
  • Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
  • Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
  • Caregiver Leave – 10 days
  • Volunteer Leave – 4 days
  • Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
statistical methodologiesalgorithm developmentstatistical modelingBayesian methodologiestime series analysisfunctional data analysismachine learning methodsstatistical programming (R, Python, SAS)data analysisendpoint validation
Soft Skills
communication skillscollaboration skillscross-functional teamworkscientific impactpresentation skillsleadershiporganizational skillsproblem-solvingadaptabilitycritical thinking
Certifications
Ph.D. in biostatistics/statisticsMaster’s in biostatistics/statisticscertification in epidemiology