Senior Scientist, Biostatistics

Scorpion Therapeutics; Spring House (PA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson's Innovative Medicine division is seeking a Senior Scientist, Biostatistics to design and analyze clinical studies, interpret data, and drive evidence-based decisions across development programs. The role requires leading projects, applying advanced statistical methods, including data-adaptive approaches and AI, and supporting regulatory commitments.

On-site work is required at multiple US locations (Spring House PA, Titusville NJ, Raritan NJ, San Diego CA, Cambridge MA) with

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in Statistics or related field.
• Proficient in R, SAS, and Python.
• Demonstrated experience in biopharmaceutical research, R&D strategies, and regulatory standards.
• Experience in clinical trial design, analysis, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze research studies, interpret and communicate data evidence, optimize study designs, and collaborate cross-functionally with Quantitative Sciences and Clinical Pharmacology teams.
• Apply advanced statistical methods, including data-adaptive approaches and AI, to address complex project needs.
• Support regulatory commitments, contribute to publications, and represent the statistical function in various teams.

Skills

Biostatistics

Clinical trial design

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD in Statistics

MS in Statistics or related field

Tools

R

SAS

Python

Job description

Role

Senior Scientist, Biostatistics within Johnson & Johnson's Innovative Medicine division, focusing on supporting clinical trial and development studies with evolving supervision.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze research studies, interpret and communicate data evidence, optimize study designs, and collaborate cross-functionally with Quantitative Sciences and Clinical Pharmacology teams.
• Apply advanced statistical methods, including data-adaptive approaches and AI, to address complex project needs.
• Support regulatory commitments, contribute to publications, and represent the statistical function in various teams.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master’s in Statistics or related field.
• Proficient in R, SAS, and Python.
• Demonstrated experience in biopharmaceutical research, R&D strategies, and regulatory standards.
• Experience in clinical trial design, analysis, and reporting.

Preferred

• Experience with specific therapeutic areas, modalities (biologics, small molecules, cell/gene therapies), or clinical phases.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to lead projects independently.

High-Value

• Develops statistical analysis for clinical development.
• Supports regulatory submissions.
• Engages in process improvement.

Work Setup

• On-site at one of the specified US locations (Spring House PA, Titusville NJ, Raritan NJ, San Diego CA, or Cambridge MA).
• No remote option.
• Travel as needed.