Director, R&D Data Science & Digital Health, RWE & Advanced Analytics

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

John Johnson &Johnson Innovative Medicines is seeking an outstanding scientist and leader to head the Real‑World Evidence & Advanced Analytics team. The role involves leading, mentoring, and delivering a portfolio of RWE projects across therapeutic areas, driving scientific and technical excellence, and partnering with cross‑functional leaders to build and execute research strategies.

• Independently lead, manage, and mentor a multidisciplinary team of RWE scientists to influence strategy and execute on priorities, building a roadmap to deliver projects from data feasibility, study design and analysis, to final presentation to senior leaders.
• Partner with Data Science Therapeutic Area leaders to conceptualize, shape, and deliver Real‑World Evidence initiatives.
• Serve as a hands‑on scientific and technical leader, leading a portfolio of RWE projects and developing best practices and tools that accelerate RWE delivery.
• Provide end‑to‑end expertise in RWE studies including conceptualizing research questions, data feasibility, study design, analysis, programming, and interpretation.
• Apply Real‑World Data (RWD) methodologies to mitigate observed and unobserved biases in external control arm studies, hybrid control studies, comparative effectiveness analyses, and other RWE designs.
• Generate actionable insights from historical trial data, observational databases, and literature reviews to support regulatory agency interactions.
• Create study protocols, analysis plans, and statistical programming deliverables, including analytical datasets, tables, and figures.
• Provide thought leadership to generate actionable insights from historical trial data, observational databases, and literature reviews to support regulatory agency interactions.

• A Ph.D. degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, or a related field.
• Strong coding skills using R.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience within biopharma companies, RWE consulting firms, or other healthcare industries.
• At least 5 years of experience as a people manager.
• Hands‑on experience with data analysis and statistical methods to mitigate confounding and selection biases.
• Expertise with multiple real‑world data sources (EHR, insurance claims, registry data) and familiarity with clinical trial data structure.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

• Knowledge of drug development and experience working in a matrixed organization.
• Subject matter knowledge in oncology.
• Experience in regulatory‑grade evidence, communicating and responding to agency reviews and comments.

Johnson &Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section
503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Anticipated base pay range: $ – $. The position is eligible for the company’s long‑term incentive program and benefits, including retirement plans and paid time off as per company policy.