Manager, Epidemiology - Neuroscience

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Horsham, PA

8d•$117,000 - $201,250•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: Data Analytics & Computational Sciences Job Sub Function: Epidemiology Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America, Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America Job Description: 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 Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking a Manager, Epidemiology - Neuroscience to join our Global Epidemiology team. The preferred location for this position is either Horsham PA, Titusville NJ, or Raritan NJ. Consideration may also be given for Spring House PA, or Cambridge MA. (No fully remote option.) The Manager, Epidemiology - Neuroscience (Innovative Medicine Global Epidemiology Organization) will have the opportunity to work independently, and in this role will also function under the supervision of more senior members of the department, primarily providing support to the Neuroscience and Post-Authorization and Life-Cycle Management (PALM) therapeutic areas.

Requirements

PhD in epidemiology or a closely related field OR MD with training and degree in Epidemiology or a closely related field OR Master’s degree with at least 3 years of hands-on experience is required
Must have an understanding and the ability to interpret quantitative methods
Experience with writing protocols in general and particularly the statistical methods sections of observational study proposals and/or proposal requests is required
A track record of authoring scientific communications (peer-reviewed publications, poster or oral presentations at conferences, technical reports) is required; author position commensurate with prior academic training and working environments

Nice To Haves

Experience working with large administrative or medical records databases is preferred
At least 1 year of applied pharmacoepidemiology research is preferred
Experience with statistical programming (e.g., R) is preferred
Experience in the neuroscience therapeutic area preferred
Experience working with health authorities is preferred
Phase III/IV medicine development experience is preferred
Experience working in a global environment is preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with identifying research study needs, drafting proposals and protocols, and contributing to epidemiology strategy and study conduct
Work closely with colleagues in the Observational Health Data Analytics group when defining research questions, developing epidemiological protocols, and implementing solutions
Provide epidemiological and/or statistical consulting, education and support, and disseminate technical information through technical reports, presentation, and publication in peer-reviewed literature, as agreed by the team
Work will include, both within and outside of existing electronic databases, researching natural history of diseases to understand the inherent risks associated with the indication; statistical risk assessment; using historical clinical trial data and other observational databases to develop an understanding of potential safety issues for new medications, and indications, based on experience with related compounds.
Conduct literature reviews and synthesis; provide assistance to teams with study design; and identify and evaluate data resources to meet therapeutic needs
Keep up to date with the FDA and other Regulatory Agencies regarding regulatory requirements for Post Approval Authorization Studies and Risk Management Plans and the development of formal guidance for use of RWE for Regulatory Decision Making.
Collaborate with various functional teams, especially Global Medical Safety.
Align global and local Epidemiology strategies and to enhance communication and networking within the department and within the company.

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)).
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 Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $117,000 to $201,250.
Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan.

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