Principal Scientist, Biostatistics

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Employer: Janssen Research & Development, LLC

Job Title: Principal Scientist, Biostatistics

Job Code: A011.4898

Job Location: Spring House, PA

Job Type: Full-Time

Support statistical aspects of business‑critical and regulatory commitments of clinical trials to develop new drug to treat patients with moderate/severe Rheumatoid or Psoriatic Arthritis. Apply high quality statistical methodology in assigned projects of the disease/scientific/functional area and health authority acceptability for pharmaceutical research and development strategies and execution. Execute individual project responsibilities, including meetings with necessary project team members, reporting activities, exploratory analyses/graphics, and additional analyses to support publications for individual clinical trials/studies/projects.

Ensure that documents, specifications, programs, and macros are consistent and comply with project and company standards. Follow best practices for Data Integrity. Take a lead in providing SDS support to experimental design, modeling, analysis planning, analysis execution, interpretation, and statistical communications. Provide input to team in terms of optimizing study or trial designs in line with study or indication level objectives.

Suggest and perform the evaluation of alternative or innovative approaches to statistical methods or business processes. Participate as a member of professional organizations, such as attending meetings as chair or presenter. Supervise contractors, special assignment personnel, interns, and/or co‑ops as required. Mentor junior colleagues in techniques, processes, and responsibilities. Proactively identify complexity in terms of Scientific, Statistical, Health Authority, Operational, and Partnership issues.

Collaborate and consult with non‑statisticians, translating complex statistical concepts for drug research and development partners. Participate in process improvement or standards development initiatives. Leverage SAS or R, as well as other relevant computational tools as required.

May telecommute per company's policies (hybrid).

Employer will accept a Ph.D. degree in Statistics or related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or in a Principal Scientist, Biostatistics–related occupation.

• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year (48 hours for Colorado residents, 56 hours for Washington residents)
• 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
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52‑week rolling period (10 days)
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time‑Off – 80 hours per calendar year
• Position eligible for medical, dental, vision, and time off benefits as per applicable agreements.
• Long‑term incentive program eligible.

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This job posting is anticipated to close on 8/30/2026.