Director, R&D Data Science & Digital Health, Real-World Evidence (RWE), Across Therapeutic Areas

Role Summary

Director, R&D Data Science & Digital Health, Real-World Evidence (RWE) across therapeutic areas. The primary location for this position is flexible—Titusville, NJ; Raritan, NJ; Spring House, PA; Cambridge, MA; or San Diego, CA. The role leads Real-World Evidence initiatives across therapeutic areas within the R&D Data Science & Digital Health organization, advancing enterprise-wide RWE capabilities, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and driving innovation in evidence generation. The successful candidate will partner with senior leaders across R&D and commercial to shape the RWE ecosystem, influence regulatory policy, and elevate J&J’s scientific leadership internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-TA RWE initiatives that support clinical development, regulatory submissions, and strategic decision-making.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external collaborators to co-create integrated RWE strategies and solutions.
• Contribute to shaping regulatory policy and standards for RWE through scientific engagements.
• Develop and disseminate best practices for novel RWE design and methodologies.
• Provide scientific leadership and subject matter expertise in study design, analytics, and interpretation of evidence research.
• Support the development of internal capabilities and tools to accelerate evidence generation and delivery.
• Promote a culture of innovation, scientific rigor, and continuous learning across the RWE function.

Qualifications

• Required: Ph.D. or Master’s in epidemiology, biostatistics, outcomes research, health policy, or related field.
• Required: 8+ years of relevant experience in biopharma, RWE consulting, or healthcare industries.
• Required: 3+ years of experience as a people manager.
• Required: Proven expertise in data extraction, cleaning, and analysis; strong grasp of advanced statistical methods.
• Required: Experience with diverse data sources (EHR, claims, registries, trial data, digital health).
• Required: Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Required: Proven leadership and influencing capabilities, with a track record of inspiring teams and driving cross-functional alignment.
• Required: Highly motivated and intellectually curious, with strong executional rigor and a passion for solving complex challenges.
• Required: Proficiency in R, Python, or SQL.
• Preferred: Experience in regulatory-grade evidence generation and regulatory engagement.
• Preferred: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without authority.
• Preferred: Subject matter expertise in one or more therapeutic areas.
• Preferred: Experience working in matrixed, global organizations.

Education

• Ph.D. or Master’s in epidemiology, biostatistics, outcomes research, health policy, or related field.

Skills

• Proficiency in R, Python, or SQL.

Additional Requirements

• Location: Flexible; options include Titusville, NJ; Raritan, NJ; Spring House, PA; Cambridge, MA; or San Diego, CA.