Senior Scientist, Biostatistics

Johnson Johnson; Spring House (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Senior Scientist, Biostatistics to join the Statistics & Decision Sciences team. This position will be based at one of our office locations in Spring House PA, Titusville NJ, Raritan NJ, San Diego CA or Cambridge MA.

(No remote option.) The Senior Scientist supports the design and execution of studies and experiments for Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Discovery, and Manufacturing Sciences programs at JJIM, with evolving

Qualifications

• Proficiency in data analytics and statistical methods.
• Full proficiency in R and familiarity with other computational tools.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical research and development strategies and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Design and execution of studies and experiments for Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Discovery, and Manufacturing Sciences programs.
• Provide statistical analysis, interpretation, and reporting of data evidence toward program needs.
• Collaborate with Quantitative Sciences & Clinical Pharmacology (QSCP) and other drug development scientists and represent SDS in teams.
• Support statistical aspects of key regulatory commitments and contribute to study design optimizations.

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 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: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, San Diego, California, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America

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

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Senior Scientist, Biostatistics to join the Statistics & Decision Sciences team. This position will be based at one of our office locations in either Spring House PA, Titusville NJ, Raritan NJ, San Diego, CA or Cambridge MA. (No remote option.)

The Senior Scientist supports the design and execution of studies and experiments for Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Discovery, and Manufacturing Sciences programs at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine (JJIM), with evolving supervision. Support is provided to statistical analysis, interpretation, and reporting or communication of data evidence towards programs for research, development, and/or marketed product needs in JJIM.

The position collaborates with Quantitative Sciences & Clinical Pharmacology (QSCP) functions and other drug development scientists. This role supports statistical aspects of key business and regulatory commitments, assists program plans, and represents Statistics & Decision Sciences (SDS) in various teams or working groups.

Key Responsibilities

Expertise

• Exhibits effective proficiency in data analytics, grounded in statistical principles that lead to successful study support. Demonstrates competence in utilizing pertinent computational tools for research objectives related to studies, experiments, or trials, including full proficiency in R along with familiarity with other relevant computational tools, including innovative data-adaptive methods and artificial intelligence.
• Applies high-quality statistical methodology in assigned projects, showcasing an understanding of the disease/scientific/functional area and compliance with health authority standards. Acts with accountability, agility, and transparency. Exhibits knowledge of pharmaceutical research and development strategies and execution.
• Acquires and demonstrates knowledge for at least one disease area/target. Provides input in optimizing study designs to meet objectives, and supports scenario simulations and sample size calculations informed by technical and disease/scientific/functional area specific knowledge.
• Able to address complexities related to scientific, statistical, regulatory, operational, and partnership aspects. Progresses to more complex programs upon mastering standard ones.

Innovation

• Implements advanced statistical techniques to address complex project or program features. Embraces opportunities of assessing and executing successful alternative or innovative approaches to statistical methodologies or business processes.
• Proactively provides input to team to help optimize study or trial designs in line with study or indication level objectives to enhance inferential insights while minimizing time, cost, and study risk.
• Strongly assists in problem-solving and troubleshooting at a program level, including regulatory and decision-making support. Collaborates cross-functionally to identify and resolve issues.
• Engages in process improvement and standards development initiatives.

Impact

• Builds cross-functional partnerships with internal colleagues and external partners (e.g., Contract Research Organizations (CROs), consultants) to achieve results for project‑specific needs, focusing on enhancing communication, efficiency, and productivity.
• Collaborates effectively with SDS