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J&J Family of Companies Director, Epidemiology in Raritan, New Jersey
Director, Epidemiology - 2406171635W
Description
Janssen Research & Development , L.L.C., a division of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Director, Epidemiology with a strong preference for this individual to be located at one of our JRD sites in Raritan, NJ, Titusville, NJ, or Horsham, PA. Consideration may be given for this position to be located in Beerse, Belgium. Remote work options in the US may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.
At the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, we are working to create a world without disease. Transforming lives by finding new and better ways to prevent, intercept, treat and cure disease inspires us. We bring together the best minds and pursue the most promising science. We are Janssen. We collaborate with the world for the health of everyone in it. Learn more at www.janssen.com and follow us @JanssenGlobal.Janssen Research & Development, LLC is part of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies.
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 https://www.jnj.com/.
The Director, Epidemiology will have the opportunity to work independently while functioning under the supervision of more senior members of the Global Epidemiology (Pharmaceuticals) department. The Director, Epidemiology would be responsible for oversight of various projects and initiatives in areas of epidemiology and real-world evidence research. This will include leading research projects, drafting protocols and statistical analysis plans, overseeing the analysis of real-world data (insurance claims data, hospital billing data, EMRs, curated oncology datasets, registries, etc.) and the dissemination of scientific information through technical reports, presentations, and publications in peer-reviewed literature. The primary responsibilities of this role will be to:
Identify research study needs, drafting proposals and protocols, and contribute to real-world evidence (RWE) strategy and study conduct across the Oncology portfolio
Work closely in collaboration with colleagues in the Epidemiology group when defining research questions, developing epidemiological protocols, conducting analyses, and interpreting and communicating evidence to internal and external stakeholders
Participate in various multi-disciplinary matrix teams to address issues raised by product teams/regulatory agencies where real-world data (RWD)/RWE
Provide epidemiological and/or statistical consulting and support to compound/product teams, and disseminate technical information through reports, presentations, and publications in peer-reviewed literature as agreed by the team
Work within and outside of existing electronic databases to: assess feasibility of fit-for-purpose RWD; research natural history of diseases to understand background event rates in the indicated population expected with standard of care; perform statistical risk assessments; use historical clinical trial data and other data sources to contextualize potential safety issues for new medications; support benefit-risk assessments throughout the product lifecycle; design and conduct post-authorization safety activities, including rapid analytics for signal strengthening and formal required/committed evaluation studies, as part of Pharmacovigilance and Risk Management Plans.
Be involved in supporting efforts for the Office of the Chief Medical Officer and cross-sector collaborations, as prioritized
Promote the use of standardized tools to support real world evidence generation across functions utilizing RWE as part of the Integrated Evidence Generation Plan.
Keep up to date with changes in the external environment, including working through professional society and public-private consortia to advocate as a subject matter expert, regarding RWE guidance/framework for regulatory decision making.
Qualifications
PhD in Epidemiology or a closely related field OR MD with training and degree in Epidemiology or a closely related field OR Master’s degree with at least 6 years of hands-on experience is required
At least 5 years of Epidemiology research experience is required
Understanding and the ability to apply and interpret quantitative methods is required
Experience with writing protocols in general and particularly the statistical methods sections of observational study proposals and/or proposal requests is required
Experience working with large administrative or medical records databases is required
Experience in the oncology therapeutic area is required
Background in epidemiologic landscape of specific diseases, conditions, or therapies particularly relating to oncology is required
At least 5 years of applied pharmacoepidemiology research is preferred
Experience working with health authorities is preferred
Product development experience in the Pharmaceutical industry is preferred
Experience working in a global, cross-functional team environment is preferred
A track record of authoring scientific communications (peer-reviewed publications, poster or oral presentations at conferences, technical reports) is required; author position commensurate with prior academic training and working environments.
Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The anticipated base pay range for this position is $157,000 to $271,400. 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. 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; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits. For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.
This job posting is anticipated to close on 03/15/2024. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.
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Primary Location NA-US-New Jersey-Raritan
Other Locations NA-US-Pennsylvania-Horsham, Europe/Middle East/Africa-Belgium-Antwerp-Beerse, NA-US-New Jersey-Titusville, NA-US-New Jersey-Raritan
Organization Janssen Research & Development, LLC (6084)
Job Function Epidemiology
Req ID: 2406171635W