Director, Global Real-World Evidence

Johnson & Johnson • Raritan, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com Job Function: Market Access Job Sub Function: Health Economics Outcomes Research Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America Job Description: About Innovative Medicine Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine We are searching for the best talent for Director, Global Real-World Evidence. Purpose: In this role, the Director, Global Real-World Evidence will drive the development and execution of industry-leading RWE strategies and evidence generation across the J&J Global Commercial Strategy Organization (GCSO). This role uses deep scientific and industry knowledge to find RWE growth opportunities within GCSO and beyond, and turns strategies into action. The Director works with cross-functional teams to enhance global launch readiness through evidence-based decisions and investments, and manages key partnerships with groups such as Global Medical Affairs, Market Access, Marketing, Epidemiology, J&J Technology Data Sciences, R&D Data Science, and regional medical affairs teams. You will be responsible for: Leading the development and implementation of global Real-World Evidence (RWE) strategies and evidence generation initiatives. Key responsibilities include formulating research objectives, ensuring cross-functional alignment, designing comprehensive study protocols, evaluating research methodologies, overseeing data collection and analysis, and efficiently communicating and disseminating findings through publication. These activities support medical adoption and enhance product differentiation for key assets across multiple therapeutic areas. Serve as the Global RWE team's representative and subject matter expert on cross-functional and cross-regional teams, developing strong collaborations with Global Medical Affairs, Global Market Access, and other evidence generation partners. Lead the creation of global RWE strategies and ensure their integration into the Global Integrated Evidence Generation Plan (IEGP). Oversee execution of complex RWE programs on a global scale. Manage budgets, internal and external service providers, vendor contractors, timelines, data quality, and deliverables. Establish and/or contribute to internal governance, processes, and training, and standardization of fit-for-purpose RWE generation. Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and commercial requirements in the conduct of RW Research and dissemination of scientific information. Lead the coordination and execution of Evidence Labs, facilitating research concept development and stakeholder alignment through the worldwide IEGP process. Shape and evolve organizational standards, best practices, and internal RWE capabilities across functions and regions.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in public health, health economics and outcomes research, epidemiology, (bio)statistics or related quantitative research fields is required.
• A minimum of 8 years post-graduate experience in the healthcare industry, preferably in RWE, epidemiology, HEOR, healthcare data science, evidence generation in medical affairs/market access environment.
• Demonstrate fluency in advanced statistical methodologies and emerging approaches in RWE research, with strong knowledge of the latest methodological advancements such as AI, machine learning, and causal inference to advance evidence generation.
• Proven track record in conducting observational research (prospective and retrospective), including study design, database assessment, protocol development, study execution, dissemination and scientific publication.
• Working knowledge of global healthcare landscape across key international markets
• Strong communication and presentation skills that can communicate research concepts and statistical results to both technical and non-technical audiences are required
• This position requires a highly motivated individual with excellent time management, skilled at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in working in a matrix team environment is required
• This position is based in Raritan, NJ, and will require ~15% domestic or international travel.

Nice To Haves

• A Doctorate or other advanced degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and implementation of global Real-World Evidence (RWE) strategies and evidence generation initiatives.
• Serve as the Global RWE team's representative and subject matter expert on cross-functional and cross-regional teams, developing strong collaborations with Global Medical Affairs, Global Market Access, and other evidence generation partners.
• Lead the creation of global RWE strategies and ensure their integration into the Global Integrated Evidence Generation Plan (IEGP).
• Oversee execution of complex RWE programs on a global scale.
• Manage budgets, internal and external service providers, vendor contractors, timelines, data quality, and deliverables.
• Establish and/or contribute to internal governance, processes, and training, and standardization of fit-for-purpose RWE generation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and commercial requirements in the conduct of RW Research and dissemination of scientific information.
• Lead the coordination and execution of Evidence Labs, facilitating research concept development and stakeholder alignment through the worldwide IEGP process.
• Shape and evolve organizational standards, best practices, and internal RWE capabilities across functions and regions.

Benefits

• Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
• Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
• Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: 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
• Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees