Director, R&D Data Science & Digital Health, Real-World Evidence (RWE), Across Therapeutic Areas

Johnson & Johnson•Titusville, NJ

47d•Hybrid

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for Director, R&D Data Science & Digital Health, Real-World Evidence (RWE), Across Therapeutic Areas The primary location for this position is flexible - Titusville, NJ; Raritan, NJ; Spring House, PA; Cambridge, MA; or San Diego, CA J&J Innovative Medicine develops treatments that improve the health of people worldwide. Research and development areas encompass oncology, immunology, neuroscience, cardiopulmonary and specialty ophthalmology. Our goal is to help people live longer, healthier lives. We have produced and marketed many first-in-class prescription medications and are poised to serve the broad needs of the healthcare market - from patients to practitioners and from clinics to hospitals. To learn more about Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine visit https://innovativemedicine.jnj.com/ The R&D Data Science & Digital Health, Real-World Evidence (RWE) team at J&J Innovative Medicine is dedicated to developing innovative evidence solutions and critical insights through diverse data sources, including RWD, trial data and emerging innovative data sources, to support clinical programs and regulatory decision-making. We are seeking a dynamic Directorâ¯to lead Real-World Evidence (RWE) initiatives across therapeutic areas (xTA) within the R&D Data Science & Digital Health organization. This role will be instrumental in advancing our enterprise-wide RWE capabilities, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and driving innovation in evidence generation. The successful candidate will partner closely with senior leaders across R&D and commercial to shape the RWE ecosystem, influence regulatory policy, and elevate J&J's scientific leadership internally and externally. This is a high-impact role for a strategic thinker and hands-on leader passionate about transforming healthcare through data-driven insights.

Requirements

Ph.D. or Master's in epidemiology, biostatistics, outcomes research, health policy, or related field.
8+ years of relevant experience in biopharma, RWE consulting, or healthcare industries.
3+ years of experience as a people manager.
Proven expertise in data extraction, cleaning, and analysis; strong grasp of advanced statistical methods.
Experience with diverse data sources (EHR, claims, registries, trial data, digital health).
Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Proven leadership and influencing capabilities, with a track record of inspiring teams and driving cross-functional alignment.
Highly motivated and intellectually curious, with strong executional rigor and a passion for solving complex challenges.
Proficiency in R, Python, or SQL.

Nice To Haves

Experience in regulatory-grade evidence generation and regulatory engagement.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without authority.
Subject matter expertise in one or more therapeutic areas.
Experience working in matrixed, global organizations.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-TA RWE initiatives that support clinical development, regulatory submissions, and strategic decision-making.
Partner with internal stakeholders and external collaborators to co-create integrated RWE strategies and solutions.
Contribute to shaping regulatory policy and standards for RWE through scientific engagements.
Develop and disseminate best practices for novel RWE design and methodologies.
Provide scientific leadership and subject matter expertise in study design, analytics, and interpretation of evidence research.
Support the development of internal capabilities and tools to accelerate evidence generation and delivery.
Promote a culture of innovation, scientific rigor, and continuous learning across the RWE function.

Benefits

Employees and/or eligible dependents may be 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.
Employees may be 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.
Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: - Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year - Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year - Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year - Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below.

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