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Associate Director, MedTech Epidemiology and Real-World Data Sciences

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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:

Epidemiology

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Irvine, California, United States of America, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America, Remote (US), Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America, Uşak

Job Description:

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

The Johnson & Johnson MedTech Epidemiology and Real-World Data Sciences (MedTech EPI-RWDS) team provides analytical capabilities using large administrative, patient-level databases to answer a variety of questions related to safety, product development, health outcomes research, and other clinical or commercial activities. These may involve analysis of comparative effectiveness, disease burden, standard of care, cost/reimbursement patterns, market size, site of care, and clinical/health economic outcomes. We are recruiting for an Associate Director, MT EPI-RWDS to be located in either New Brunswick NJ, Titusville NJ, or Irvine, CA. (Remote work options in the US may be considered on a case by case basis and if approved by the company.)

Key Responsibilities:

The Associate Director will perform the following for the Medical Devices sector:

  • Lead and contribute to the design of observational database analysis, including authoring protocols and analysis plans in support of RWE needs for the MedTech Cardiovascular franchise.
  • Lead the synthesis of evidence from observational database analyses with other evidence to inform medical decision-making, including authoring publications and presentations.
  • Work closely with colleagues within the department and across the larger cross-sector Epidemiology function, health economics and market access (HEMA) function, clinical function, and other Cardiovascular medical device functions.
  • Implement new approaches for working with “big data” in healthcare. Some tasks may include data visualization, predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms.
  • The position will report to the Senior Director, MT EPI-RWDS.


Qualifications


Education:

  • A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree or equivalent in biostatistics, health services & outcomes research, epidemiology or other healthcare-related field with a minimum 3 years of epidemiology or related professional research experience. (Highly qualified candidates with a Masters degree may be considered.)

Experience and Skills:

  • In-depth knowledge of healthcare databases, registries, statistical analysis, and other related analytical methodology is required
  • A sophisticated understanding and the ability to analyze and interpret quantitative data.
  • Experience with writing methods sections of study proposals and protocols is required.
  • Experience authoring peer-reviewed publications and presenting in national/international healthcare conferences using results from real-world datasets is required.
  • Experience in cross-functional partnering is required.
  • Consulting, pharmaceutical or medical device industry experience is preferred.


Other:

  • This position will be located in either New Brunswick NJ, Titusville NJ, or Irvine, CA. (Remote work options in the US may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the company.) Up to approximately 10% domestic and international travel may be required.

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.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $137,000 to $235,750. The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.


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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Advanced Analytics, Clinical Operations, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Privacy Standards, Developing Others, Disease Management, Emergency Planning, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Financial Competence, Inclusive Leadership, Industry Analysis, Leadership, Public Health, Public Health Surveillance, Researching, Team Management, Vendor Management

Associate Director, MedTech Epidemiology and Real-World Data Sciences

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