Senior Scientist Biostatistics
About The Position
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking a Senior Statistician for the Discovery, Manufacturing and Safety Statistics (DMS) group. This role will support drug discovery in the neuroscience therapeutic area by designing and analyzing in-vivo and in-vitro studies, bio-analytical validation experiments, and translational biomarker studies. The candidate will apply an analytical mindset, analysis skills, and experimental design suggestions to contribute to informed decision-making in drug discovery. This position involves collaboration within cross-functional teams and with external contractors, and participation in local professional scientific activities is expected.
Requirements
- PhD in Statistics or related field with minimum 0-2 years relevant experience, or Master’s in Statistics or related field with commensurate years of relevant experience.
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Fluency in English
- Proficiency in R programming
- Knowledge of experimental design, (non)-linear mixed effect models, multivariate analyses, predictive modelling and expertise in modern visualization methods
- Eagerness to continuously learn about the relevant underlying science and to expand statistical and computing expertise.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Analytics
- Biostatistics
- Clinical Trials
- Collaboration
- Consulting
- Critical Thinking
- Data Privacy Standards
- Data Quality
- Data Savvy
- Digital Fluency
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Quality Assurance (QA)
- Report Writing
- Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
- Statistical Analysis Systems (SAS) Programming
- Statistics
- Systems Development
- Technologically Savvy
Responsibilities
- Work closely with researchers on experimental design, data analysis, interpretation, and clear communication of evidence to support research, development, and product commercialization.
- Ensure the appropriate application of high-quality statistical methodologies tailored to each research need.
- Serve as a co-author on scientific publications and present research findings at external venues.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with colleagues and stakeholders through clear, reliable statistical guidance.
- Support internal statistical trainings and contribute to the development and dissemination of best practices and reproducible workflows.
Benefits
- Annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions.
- Vacation days
- Parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks
- Bereavement leave
- Caregiver leave
- Volunteer leave
- Well-being reimbursement
- Programs for financial, physical and mental health.
- Service anniversary and recognition awards
- Insurance plans (subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
