Associate Director, Safety Analysis Scientist

6084-Janssen Research & Development, LLC Legal Entity; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an Associate Director, Safety Analysis Scientist to lead safety evaluations and partner with the Medical Safety Officer (MSO) and SMT to ensure regulatory compliance and robust safety analyses.

This role requires 11+ years in healthcare-related or biomedical science, with medical writing or PV experience and strong leadership in safety data review and cross-functional collaboration. On-site in Horsham, PA.

Qualifications

• Healthcare or biomedical science background with extensive experience.
• Experience in medical writing or pharmacovigilance.
• Ability to lead safety evaluations and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety evaluations, data retrieval, and safety reporting.
• Collaborate with MSO and SMT to define safety strategies.
• Prepare high-quality regulatory documents with minimal revisions.
• Provide training and mentorship within the team.

Skills

Safety data analysis

Medical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare-related or Biomedical Science

Advanced Degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

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

Product Safety

Job Sub Function

Product Safety Risk Management

Job Category

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations

Horsham, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, 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 We are searching for the best talent for Associate Director, Safety Analysis Scientist. The Associate Director (AD) Safety Analysis Scientist (SAS) provides scientific expertise and leads the safety assessment of assigned products. The AD SAS, in partnership with the Medical Safety Officer (MSO), is responsible for the preparation of scientific safety analysis and evaluations, which are required for regulatory compliance and to aid in safety-related decisions for marketed products and products in development. The AD SAS will support product Safety Management Teams (SMTs) and work in close collaboration with other cross-functional safety partners to determine a product’s safety strategy, complete safety analyses and evaluations, proactively review safety data/lead safety data review meetings and interpret safety information to make a recommendation, supporting SMT deliverables as required. The AD SAS will assist the Medical Safety Officer (MSO) with activities related to the SMT and with contributions to key safety and clinical documents. The AD SAS will have in-depth product knowledge, will serve as product point of contact, and will provide training to, and oversight of deliverables prepared by, other team members as needed (for complex reports). The AD SAS will function with a high level of independence, with minimal guidance from the Director, Safety Analysis Scientist (SAS) Therapeutic Area Lead (TAL), be able to link discussions to content, and consistently deliver high quality results with minimal guidance. The AD SAS will quickly build alliances and be able to independently influence other safety partners to shape strong decisions/outcomes. Lead safety evaluations including strategy discussions, collaborating with Therapeutic Area Safety Head (TASH)/MSO and other stakeholders as necessary, data retrieval, data analysis, report writing, and report revision. Ensure high quality safety evaluations and reports with minimal comments from stakeholders and minimal revisions required. Provide input and review of key regulatory or clinical documents as appropriate. Demonstrate leadership in the SMT and support the MSO.

• Support SMT activities (e.g., preparing and presenting data, compiling meeting minutes, updating signal tracking information). Lead proactive safety data reviews, if applicable and form a safety position across Global Medical Safety (GMS) which can be leveraged for aggregate safety reports. Provide support for Health Authority interactions regarding safety and risk management, both written and verbal. Assume responsibility for novel projects, create value and innovate without defined processes. May seek guidance from Directors (i.e., SAS TAL) for complex projects. Lead cross-functional training of relevant stakeholders.
• Act as product or process Subject Matter Expert (SME) for audits/inspections. Participate in, or lead, department and/or cross-functional initiatives. Explore innovative ways of presenting data, preparing reports, and improving efficiencies within the programs they own. Assist Directors in the creation, review and implementation of controlled documents and other related tools. Management of unscheduled reports within the Aggregate Report Calendar. Management activities within smaller Therapeutic Areas, as applicable. Line-management of contractor positions within the team, as applicable. Act as backup to TAL as needed (e.g., Director SAS TAL is unavailable). Oversight of deliverables by other team members (e.g., complex reports), as needed.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree Required: Healthcare-related or Biomedical Science (11+ years industry experience or equivalent). Advanced Degree Preferred: Healthcare-related or Biomedical Science (8+ years industry experience or equivalent). Medical writing or Pharmacovigilance (PV) experience required. Clinical experience preferred.

Required Skills

Working knowledge of medical concepts and familiarity with safety activities in drug development and post marketing and global safety health authority requirements. Ability to understand and analyze complex medical-scientific data from a broad range of disciplines. Ability to interpret and present complex data to determine benefit-risk impact. Excellent English verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively interact with stakeholders, including business partners. Ability to work in a matrix environment, proven leadership skills. Ability to plan work to meet deadlines and effectively handle multiple priorities. Proficiency in Microsoft applications (e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Ability to independently influence, negotiate and communicate with both internal and external customers.

Equal Opportunity

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. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. If you are under 18 years of age you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check.

Pay Range

The anticipated base pay range for this position is : $137,000.00 - $235,750.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation–120hours per calendar year Sick time-40hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado–48hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington–56hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays–13days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time-up to 40hours per calendar year Parental Leave–480hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Bereavement Leave–240hours for an immediate family member: 40hours for an extended family member per calendar year Caregiver Leave–80hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time‑Off – 80 hours per calendar year For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits 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 https://www.jnj.com/.

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