Senior Principal Statistician

Biopharma Careers; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 124,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine in Toronto, Canada seeks a Senior Principal Statistician to lead statistical strategy across oncology programs, influencing portfolio decisions with quantitative evidence.

The role emphasizes advanced modeling, AI/ML, biomarker analytics, translational research, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams; remote options may be considered and positions may be posted in multiple countries to align with local requirements.

Qualifications

• PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Statistics, Bioinformatics, Data Science, or related quantitative discipline with 6+ years of experience.
• Expertise in experimental design and quantitative decision making for drug discovery and translational research.
• Translate statistical concepts into actionable insights for scientific and business audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead statistical strategy for priority oncology programs and influence portfolio decisions with quantitative evidence.
• Apply modeling, AI/ML, biomarker analytics, and quantitative decision frameworks to accelerate drug discovery.
• Drive experimental design, modeling, and data analysis across translational, in vivo, combination, and high-dimensional studies.
• Forge partnerships across functions and external orgs to advance program objectives and quantitative decision-making.
• Develop analytics capabilities, AI-enabled workflows, statistical methods, and decision-support tools with data science partners.
• Champion reproducible research, data integrity, statistical standards, and methodological rigor.
• Lead publications, scientific presentations, and external collaborations that advance statistical methods and practice.

Skills

R

Statistical modeling

AI/ML

Experimental design

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Statistics or related field

Tools

R programming

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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 jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Data Analytics & Computational Sciences

Job Sub Function:

Biostatistics

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine:

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

We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Principal Statistician in Toronto, Canada.

Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.

Please note that this role is also available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

United States - Requisition Number: R-097788

Canada - Requisition Number: R-099269

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Purpose:

We are seeking an outstanding Senior Principal Statistician to join our Discovery Oncology Statistics organization within Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Research & Development. This scientific leadership role provides strategic statistical leadership across oncology drug discovery programs, representing statistics in key scientific and portfolio discussions and helping drive critical decisions from target identification through candidate selection and translational biomarker development.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of cancer drug discovery by applying innovative statistical methodologies, machine learning, data science, and quantitative decision-making to some of the most exciting scientific questions in oncology. The successful candidate will collaborate across multidisciplinary research teams and contribute to innovation that directly impacts the advancement of transformational medicines for patients.

You will be responsible for :

• Lead statistical strategy for priority oncology programs and shape scientific and portfolio decisions through quantitative evidence.
• Apply and advance statistical modeling, AI/ML, biomarker analytics, and quantitative decision frameworks to accelerate drug discovery.
• Drive experimental design, modeling, and data analysis across translational, in vivo, combination, and high-dimensional studies.
• Forge partnerships across functions and external organizations to advance program objectives and quantitative decision-making.
• Develop analytics capabilities, AI-enabled workflows, statistical methods, and decision-support tools with data science partners.
• Champion reproducible research, data integrity, statistical standards, and methodological rigor.
• Lead publications, scientific presentations, and external collaborations that advance statistical methods and scientific practice.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Education:

• Minimum of a PhD in Statistics, Biostatistics, Applied Statistics, Bioinformatics, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare research is required.

Required:

• Recognized expertise in statistical methods, experimental design, and quantitative decision-making for drug discovery and translational research.
• Track record of influencing scientific and portfolio decisions through quantitative evidence.
• Experience applying modeling, simulation, predictive analytics, and high-dimensional data analysis.
• Ability to translate statistical concepts into actionable insights for scientific and business audiences.
• Scientific leadership of complex programs, shaping scientific strategy and decision-making across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in R and modern computational and AI-enabled workflows.
• Travel: Up to 10-15% domestic and international travel may be required.

Preferred:

• Recognized expertise in oncology drug discovery, translational research, and biomarker-driven decision-making.
• Experience applying machine learning, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytical methods to biomedical and drug discovery datasets.
• Experience with genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, imaging, spatial biology, or other multi-omics datasets.
• Previous people leadership, mentoring, scientific coaching, or matrix leadership experience.
• Experience leading external collaborations, academic partnerships, scientific consortia, or industry working groups, with a demonstrated record of external scientific impact.

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The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

124,000 - 212,750 CAD

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

• -Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for a discretionary performance bonus.
• -The Company uses Artificial Intelligence in its assessment of applicants.
• -This job posting is for an existing position.