Principal Scientist, Data Science

Scorpion Therapeutics; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Janssen Research & Development is seeking a Principal Scientist, Data Science in New Brunswick, NJ. The role focuses on partnering with R&D teams to build analytics solutions using Real-World Data (RWD) to inform drug development and health outcomes.

You will design analyses like comparative effectiveness and time-to-event studies, develop risk tools, and present results to diverse stakeholders. 4+ years in data science in biopharma or healthcare is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Statistics, or related field.
• 4+ years in data science or principal scientist roles within biopharma or healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced analyses such as observational studies, comparative effectiveness, and time-to-event analyses.
• Develop risk stratification tools and communicate results to diverse stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to advance projects.

Skills

Observational data

Bias mitigation

External control arms

Real-world evidence

Education

Master's in Epidemiology/Biostatistics

Job description

Role

Principal Scientist, Data Science at Janssen Research & Development, focusing on partnering with R&D teams to develop analytics solutions for scientific problems using Real-World Data (RWD). Objectives include building project roadmaps, executing data feasibility, and delivering insights to inform drug development, health outcomes, and external collaborations.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities encompass designing and implementing advanced data analyses such as comparative effectiveness, time-to-event, and cohort studies; developing risk stratification tools; and articulating complex results for diverse stakeholders.

Role involves cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external partners, with telecommuting options permitted.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Statistics, or related field; 4+ years in data science or principal scientist roles within biopharma or healthcare.

Preferred skills

Preferred skills include experience with observational health data, bias mitigation, external control arms, and real-world evidence methodologies.

High-value specifics

High-value specifics: focus on health outcomes research, observational data analysis, and application to drug development.

Location

New Brunswick, NJ, with flexibility in work arrangements.