Director - New Products & Business Development (NPBD) Analytics, Solid Tumor

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Horsham, PA

2d•$150,000 - $258,750•Hybrid

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking a Director of New Products & Business Development Analytics to support the Solid Tumor pipeline portfolio as part of the Strategy, Insights and Analytics team. The role provides strategic oversight of analytics, market research, and forecasting for the Solid Tumor new-product portfolio, and combines hands-on analytical responsibility with leadership and guidance of direct report(s). The Director leads forecast modeling, secondary data analyses, and primary market research to evaluate business opportunities and support stage-gated investment decisions. Forecasting includes developing and managing patient- or prescription-based models; establishing logic for patient segments, indications, and therapy lines; developing assumptions informed by market dynamics, research, secondary data, analogs, and competitive intelligence; and evaluating sensitivities and scenarios. The role also prepares presentations and communicates findings to senior management, collaborating with commercial partners including Pricing, Market Access, Finance, Global, Inline SIA, and Marketing. The position mines and synthesizes sources such as claims, epidemiology, lab-value, prescription-level, and syndicated-report data to generate customer and market insights and validate forecast assumptions. It leads market research across stakeholders including healthcare professionals, patients, and payers, translating findings into recommendations for senior management and investment decisions. The Director partners with US and Global cross-functional teams to gather and evaluate customer insights for internal and external assessments. The role also leads the development and evolution of LaunchEngagement.AI machine-learning models with the Advanced Analytics team for Solid Tumor pipeline assets. Within the broader NPBD team, the Director leads strategic priorities involving Data Science, CoPilot/AI, best practices, and team culture, and serves as a trusted advisor to the TA Lead and NPBD Directors on strategies for new products and business opportunities. The position is based in Titusville, New Jersey, or Horsham, Pennsylvania, with hybrid attendance in the office three days per week and domestic travel of less than 10%, including local travel. It reports to the Senior Director – Strategic Insights & Analytics, Solid Tumor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 10 years of relevant business experience in marketing, finance, business analytics, strategic planning, or management consulting.
Consistent track record of building forecast models and delivering forecasts with sound logic and full consideration of market dynamics.
Strong analytical skills and learning agility, including the ability to coach and train colleagues across functions.
Proficiency analyzing secondary data and integrating conclusions.
Ability to integrate and leverage insights and analytics.
Experience developing comprehensive, impactful recommendations and solutions that drive key decisions.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Proven ability to present evaluations to senior management.
General management attitude, business acuity, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to travel domestically less than 10%, including local travel.

Nice To Haves

MBA.
Experience and working knowledge of quantitative and qualitative primary market research methodologies.
Seven years of healthcare experience, preferably in pharmaceuticals or medical devices.
Experience collaborating, influencing, and leading in a matrix environment, including global organizations and operating companies.
Expertise across the product life cycle, from pre-New Molecular Entity to post-launch.
At least two years of people-management experience, along with a track record in talent development and empowering an accountable team.
Diverse experience and learning agility to work across different types of markets.
Deep understanding of oncology treatment paradigms, patient flow, and competitive dynamics to shape forecasts and strategy.
Commitment to learning emerging technologies such as AI through exploration, iteration, and applying new tools over time.
Experience building team AI literacy and confidence while reinforcing trusted, responsible AI use and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic oversight of analytics, market research, and forecasting for the Solid Tumor new-product portfolio.
Lead and directly develop and manage patient- or prescription-based forecast models, including logic for patient segments, indications, and lines of therapy.
Develop forecast assumptions using market research, secondary data analysis, analogs, competitive intelligence, and current and future market dynamics.
Evaluate forecast sensitivities and scenarios, prepare presentations, and communicate results to senior management to build alignment.
Mine and synthesize secondary data—including claims, epidemiology, lab values, prescription-level data, and syndicated reports—to generate market and customer insights and validate forecast assumptions.
Lead and guide primary market research among healthcare professionals, patients, and payers, and develop recommendations for senior management and investment decisions.
Collaborate with commercial partners and US and Global cross-functional teams to gather and evaluate customer insights and support assessments.
Lead development and evolution of LaunchEngagement.AI machine-learning models in partnership with the Advanced Analytics team for Solid Tumor pipeline assets.
Provide strategic guidance to direct report(s), coach and train colleagues, and support talent development and team accountability.
Lead broader NPBD strategic priorities in Data Science, CoPilot/AI, best practices, and team culture.
Advise the TA Lead and NPBD Directors on strategies for new products and business opportunities.

Benefits

Participation in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)), subject to plan terms.
Eligibility to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year, subject to policy and hire date.
Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year, with specified higher amounts for employees residing in Colorado or Washington, subject to policy and hire date.
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 a child’s birth, adoption, or foster-care placement.
Bereavement leave: 240 hours for an immediate family member and 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year.
Caregiver leave: 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period.
Volunteer leave: 32 hours per calendar year.
Military spouse time off: 80 hours per calendar year.