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Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine (J& J IM), a pharmaceutical company of Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Senior Director, R& D Data Science & Digital Health – Oncology, Cell Therapy. The primary location for this position can be Titusville, NJ; Cambridge, MA; Spring House, PA, or La Jolla, CA. This position will require up to 25% travel.

At J& J IM, what matters most is helping people live full and healthy lives. We focus on treating, curing and preventing some of the most devastating and complex diseases of our time. And we pursue the most promising science, wherever it might be found. J& J IM provides medicines for an array of health concerns in several therapeutic areas, including Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience and Cardiovascular & Metabolism.

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This role will direct and lead efforts to bring innovative approaches to the use of Data Science late stage Oncology Clinical Development Teams (CDTs) with a specific focus on the cell therapy portfolio. In doing so, this position will serve as the Data Science Lead for clinical-stage cell therapy programs, such as Carvykti. Primary responsibilities are to identify and deliver Data Science capabilities to achieve CDT goals in a value-driven manner. Additional responsibilities include capability and talent development, resource management and deployment, and supporting an organizational culture that promotes data-driven decision-making across all functions of Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine – R& D Oncology. You will be a thought leader within Johnson & Johnson R& D in the field of applied use of advanced analytics methodologies (e.g. statistical modeling, AI/Machine Learning) in the drug development process for areas such as immune cell profiling and clinical phenotyping.

Success in this role will entail identifying novel applications for advanced analytics and high dimensional data in the drug development process, such as identifying, procuring and curating suitable data sets, designing elegant analytic solutions and organizing diverse teams to execute analytic efforts. Broad knowledge of drug development, clinical trials and Data Science methodologies and technologies are important in achieving success. Creativity to invent and customize will be necessary.

The Applicant will:

• Be responsible for partnering with cross functional Compound Development Teams for clinical-stage cell therapy in building and implementing Data Science plans to support clinical/research objectives throughout the drug development lifecycle.
• Data Science applications will include Real-World Evidence, cell profiling, clinical phenotyping, computer vision/medical imaging that leverage technologies such as statistical methodologies, AI/Machine learning techniques (e.g. Generative AI).
• Actively manage and communicate Data Science plans for CDTs. This will include seeking and managing feedback with internal and external stakeholders and develop fit-for-purpose studies serving CDT objectives.
• Develop data, analytic and reporting requirements for Data Science-related projects for the CDTs. This will include both regulatory-grade and observational research.
• Identify and procure data sets and technologies for bespoke applications. Manage external partnerships.
• Work with clinical and Data Science teams and external partners to execute analytics and report results. The candidate will be responsible for liaising with external partners including regulatory agencies.
• The candidate will be responsible for communicating and interpreting scientific results, as well as projecting implications of Data Science research.

Qualifications:

• Advance degree in Health Science (Ph.D or MD) or Masters Degree, Pharm D with equivalent work experience with high-dimensional data sets. A background in computational research, pharmaco-epidemiology, statistics, outcomes research or related field in health care area.
• 10+ years of health-care related research, such as disease/clinical phenotyping, clinical genomics, outcomes research
• Strong working knowledge of drug development, with established expertise with multiple components of drug development, such as translational research, clinical studies, or regulatory interactions.
• Working knowledge of advanced analytic methods, such as statistical modeling, biostatistics, machine learning, and/or other relevant techniques.
• Familiarity with healthcare relevant datasets, such as EHR/RWD, genomics, insurance claims
• Capacity to manage timelines and drive key deliverables in a matrix environment.
• Established leadership skills, including management of individuals and teams working towards common clinical/scientific goals
• Prior experience working and driving external partnerships, either corporate or academic
• Ability to effectively communicate technical work to a wide audience.
• Prior experience serving on multifunctional teams delivering clinical trials in an R& D or Medical Affairs setting.

Preferred:

• Experience with Oncology research, notably novel cell therapies.
• Proficiency with regulatory submissions and interaction.
• Experience with emerging, innovative approaches to drug development, such as Generative AI.

You'll be part of a dynamic, accomplished team that supports the development of novel medicines at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine. Thriving on a diverse company culture and celebrating the uniqueness of our employees, we are committed to inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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.

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The anticipated base pay range for this position is $173, 000 to $299, 000.

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.
• This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
• 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 of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
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