SENIOR ANALYST, EPIDEMIOLOGY AND REAL-WORLD DATA SCIENCES - MEDTECH

DescriptionThe Johnson & Johnson MedTech Epidemiology and Real-World Data Science team is recruiting for a Senior Analyst, Epidemiology & Real-World Data Science. The primary and preferred location for this position is Titusville, NJ.  Consideration may also be given for this position to be located in New Brunswick, NJ, West Chester PA, Raynham, MA, Cincinnati, OH, Horsham, PA, and Santa Clara, CA.   Remote work options in the US may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company. The position reports to a Senior Director of MedTech Epidemiology & Real-World Data Sciences within the MedTech Epidemiology & Real-World Data Sciences team, part of the cross-sector Global Epidemiology Organization and the Office of the Chief Medical Officer. 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/. For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential. At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.Johnson & Johnson MedTech Companies have been working to benefit patients by improving surgery for over a century. The MedTech Epidemiology and Real-World Data Science team is an industry leader in using real world evidence for medical devices and technologies.  We are driven by J&J’s Credo to benefit the patients we serve of all races, ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientation, to care for our employees, to benefit the communities and environment we work in and finally to work for the success of our shareholders. Our goal is to apply real-world evidence (RWE) as a tool to efficiently address the needs of J&J’s MedTech sector and to benefit patients.  To do this, we focus in 5 areas: 1) evidence for market access and adoption globally, 2) evaluations of product safety, 3) evidence for regulatory approvals (pre- and post-approval), 4) advancing the use of AI/ML use for MedTech, and 5) evidence for business development due diligence and identification of unmet needs. This position is an exciting opportunity to lead all programming efforts, including statistical programming and analysis of real-world data studies to support the generation of clinical evidence for post-market clinical follow-up activities to meet regulatory requirements, patient safety, clinical, medical, and research and development (R&D) functions.   The position requires good judgement in identifying and understanding fit for purpose real world data to support clinical evidence generation.Key Responsibilities:You will actively partner with colleagues in MedTech Epidemiology, offshore programmers, Medical Safety, Medical Affairs, Scientific and Clinical Affairs, and R&D.You will lead the statistical programming of epidemiologic studies using real world data. A focus is on RWE studies to meet regulatory requirements, particularly European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU-MDR) requirements for proactive surveillance. You will write study protocols, data specifications, and study reports, as needed, use a variety of analytical techniques applied to various databases, and strategize regarding research programs. You will leverage epidemiology methods to address emerging safety signals and queries.You will participate in various activities across the MedTech business units (DePuy Synthes, Ethicon, and Cardiovascular and Specialty Solutions), the larger cross-sector Epidemiology Department, and the Office of Chief Medical Officer.QualificationsA PhD with at least 2 years of Epidemiology programming or related research work experience is required.ORMaster’s degree in Epidemiology, Health Services Research, Health Outcomes Research, Biostatistics, or other related field with at least 4 years of Epidemiology or related research work experience in health care is required.Experience using a statistical programming language (e.g. SAS, R, SQL, STATA) is required.Experience using healthcare databases, registries, observational study design is required.Experience analyzing and interpreting quantitative data is required.Experience writing epidemiology protocols and study reports is required.Experience in cross-functional collaboration and working in matrix teams is required.Epidemiology or related research work experience in Pharmaceutical or Medical Device and Diagnostics industries is preferred.Strong written and oral communication skills are required.Experience authoring peer reviewed publications (abstracts, posters, and manuscripts) using real world datasets is preferred.This position may require up to 15% of domestic and international travel.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 $113,000 to $195,500. The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. 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. IND7Job Field: EpidemiologyOrganization: Medical Devices & Diagnostics Global Services, LLC (6209)