Associate Director, Epidemiology – Immunology Therapeutic Area – Horsham, PA

Johnson & Johnson; Horsham; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director for their Global Epidemiology Organization. This pivotal role involves developing innovative treatments and conducting essential research to enhance patient outcomes. You will lead efforts in real-world evidence studies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the understanding of immunological disorders. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of medicine while working in a hybrid environment that balances on-site and remote work. Join a team dedicated to making a profound impact on health for humanity.

Qualifications

• PhD in Epidemiology or related field required.
• 3+ years of Epidemiology research experience needed.
• Experience with observational study protocols essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify RWE research needs and draft proposals.
• Conduct literature reviews and contribute to safety assessments.
• Collaborate with RWE groups for strategic internal decisions.

Skills

Epidemiology research

Quantitative methods interpretation

Writing observational study protocols

Scientific communications

Pharmacoepidemiology research

Education

PhD in Epidemiology

MD with degree in Epidemiology

Master’s degree with Epidemiology experience

Tools

Large administrative databases

Medical records databases

Job description

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: Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations: Horsham, Pennsylvania, 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.

Our Immunology team leads in the development of transformational medicines for immunological disorders and illnesses. You can influence where medicine is going by restoring health to millions of people living with immune diseases.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for an Associate Director position in the Global Epidemiology Organization. This position will be based in Horsham, PA.

The Associate Director, Immunology TA Epidemiology role is accountable to leadership within the Global Epidemiology Organization, Innovative Medicine. The epidemiologist will be expected to work independently and function under the supervision of more senior members of the department, including the Immunology TA Epidemiology Lead.

Primary responsibilities are:

• Assist with identifying real world evidence (RWE) research study needs, drafting proposals and protocols, and contributing to epidemiology strategy and study conduct across the development programs of multiple assets for atopic dermatitis.
• Conduct literature reviews and synthesis; contribute to safety signal assessments as a core member of the cross-functional safety management team; and identify and evaluate real world data resources to meet therapeutic area needs.
• May conduct fit for purpose database and study feasibility assessments and execute analyses to support teams across the product cycle.
• Partner with other RWE groups within J&J and important stakeholder functions, to develop and generate RWE that informs key strategic internal decisions and regulatory submissions, e.g. unmet medical need, safety strategy, benefit-risk assessments, post-marketing commitments/requirements.
• Work closely with colleagues in the Observational Health Data Analytics group within Global Epidemiology when defining research questions, developing epidemiological protocols, and implementing solutions.
• Provide epidemiological and/or statistical consulting, education and support to product teams, and disseminate technical information through technical reports, presentation, and publication in peer-reviewed literature, as agreed by the team.
• Research natural history of diseases, both within and outside of existing electronic databases, to understand the inherent risks associated with the indication and current treatment paradigm; use 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).
• May work in cross departmental/sector committees, and or other efforts supporting J&J Innovative Medicine.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Epidemiology OR MD with degree in Epidemiology or a closely related field OR Master’s degree with at least 4 years of Epidemiology experience is required.
• At least 3 years of Epidemiology research experience is required.
• Must understand and have the ability to interpret quantitative methods.
• Experience with writing observational study protocols, proposals, and/or proposal requests, particularly the methods sections, is required.
• A track record of authoring scientific communications (peer-reviewed publications, poster or oral presentations at conferences, technical reports) is required.
• Experience working with large administrative or medical records databases is preferred.
• Applied pharmacoepidemiology research is preferred.
• Background in epidemiologic material on specific diseases, conditions, or therapies particularly relating to Immunology is preferred.
• Experience working with health authorities is preferred.
• Phase III/IV medicine development experience is preferred.
• Experience working in a global environment is preferred.
• This position is based in Horsham, PA and follows a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week working on site and 2 days per week working remotely. (No fully remote option.)

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law.

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