Director, Signal Detection & Safety Surveillance

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 283,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Director, Signal Detection Scientist to lead post‑marketing safety surveillance for innovative medicines and devices. You will manage signal detection, validation, and communication with Medical Safety Officers and SMTs, driving strategy and collaboration across global teams.

Responsibilities include developing surveillance plans, mentoring staff, and exploring new data sources and methodologies to strengthen safety reporting and decision making.

Qualifications

• Advanced healthcare professional with strong pharmacovigilance knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience leading safety surveillance programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead signal detection activities for complex products using safety platforms.
• Oversee signal validation with stakeholders and prepare reviews.
• Provide guidance on data sources and analysis methods for signal evaluation.
• Lead SMT activities and contribute to regulatory and clinical documents.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

Project coordination

Education

Advanced Healthcare‑related Degree (e.g., RN, PharmD)

Tools

SAS JMP

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Director, Signal Detection Scientist to lead post‑marketing safety surveillance for innovative medicines and devices. You will manage signal detection, validation, and communication with Medical Safety Officers and SMTs, driving strategy and collaboration across global teams.

Responsibilities include developing surveillance plans, mentoring staff, and exploring new data sources and methodologies to strengthen safety reporting and decision making.