Director, Safety Data Science

Johnson & Johnson • Titusville, PA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Safety Analytics team within Global Medical Safety (GMS) is seeking a Director, Safety Data Science to lead the development and deployment of advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science capabilities that improve medical safety decision-making, operational effectiveness, and business outcomes. The Director is responsible for developing and implementing analytical, AI, and machine learning solutions that support Global Medical Safety objectives. Leading projects and project teams to deliver scalable analytical products, platforms, and decision-support capabilities. Establishing fit-for-purpose data assets, pipelines, models, dashboards, and applications that enable data-driven decision making. Provide scientific and technical leadership across the full spectrum of safety and operational analytics capabilities, including predictive safety analytics, quality monitoring and risk assessment. The Director is an influential leader with a strong understanding of Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Advanced Analytics, and Medical Safety. As a key member of the GMS Safety Analytics team, he/she will shape the direction of Safety Analytics, AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science within Global Medical Safety. Deliver projects with high levels of scientific rigor, operational excellence, quality, and measurable business value. Establish and execute strategy for Safety Analytics and AI capabilities. Promote innovation and adoption of emerging analytical technologies. Influence senior stakeholders and support strategic decision-making. Build organizational capabilities through recruitment, mentoring, development, and retention of analytics talent. Drive adoption of analytical and AI-enabled solutions through effective stakeholder engagement and change management.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD preferred; Master's degree with significant relevant experience considered) in Statistics, Biostatistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Informatics, Epidemiology, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Significant experience leading advanced analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data science, healthcare analytics, medical safety analytics, or related scientific functions.
• Experience supporting medical safety, pharmacovigilance, real-world evidence, healthcare analytics, or related life-science functions is required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead analytics, AI/ML, or quantitative scientific initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to build end-to-end analytical solutions from data acquisition through deployment and business adoption.
• Demonstrated ability to translate analytical concepts into scalable, production-grade solutions delivering measurable business value.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, teams, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience presenting scientific work to technical and non-technical audiences is required.
• Proficiency in Python, R, and SQL.
• Expertise in statistical methods, predictive modeling, machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, and large language models.
• Understanding of cloud-based analytical architectures.
• Experience deploying AI/ML solutions using modern MLOps, CI/CD, and model lifecycle management practices.
• Understanding of data engineering, feature engineering, and scalable analytical architectures.
• Understanding of regulatory expectations, validation principles, governance requirements, and responsible AI practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to bridge business strategy, scientific methodology, and technical implementation to deliver organizational impact.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with healthcare, safety, real-world, or enterprise-scale data environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, deploy, and optimize statistical, machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and generative AI solutions supporting medical safety and business objectives.
• Apply advanced analytical methods to quality monitoring, operational analytics, risk monitoring, translational analytics, and strategic decision-making.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies and methodologies that improve organizational capabilities.
• Define requirements for scalable data pipelines, analytical data assets, and reusable analytics products.
• Work with healthcare, safety, real-world, and other enterprise data sources to generate actionable insights.
• Lead development of analytical capabilities that improve efficiency, decision-making, and patient safety outcomes.
• Partner with Information Technology and Digital organizations on collaborative initiatives.
• Develop dashboards, visualizations, and analytical applications that communicate insights and support business decisions.
• Provide technical expertise and analytical leadership to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Communicate insights, recommendations, and strategic opportunities to leadership teams.
• Contribute to scientific publications, industry collaborations, conferences, and external engagements.
• Lead strategic initiatives with increasing organizational complexity and impact.
• Mentor and develop analytics professionals while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Drive organizational adoption of new analytical capabilities and best practices.

Benefits

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 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
• 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
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director