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

Role Summary

Senior Director, R&D Data Science & Digital Health, Real-World Evidence (RWE), Across Therapeutic Areas. Flexible primary location (Titusville, NJ; Raritan, NJ; Spring House, PA; Cambridge, MA; or San Diego, CA). Lead RWE strategy and execution across therapeutic areas, shaping the future of RWE, driving collaborations, and elevating scientific leadership.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Ecosystem Building
• Define and execute the RWE initiatives across therapeutic areas, ensuring alignment with long-term organizational goals
• Lead cross-functional RWE committees and foster high-impact partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
• Shape and elevate the enterprise-wide RWE ecosystem through innovation, governance, and capability building
• Regulatory Policy & Scientific Influence
• Serve as a strategic advisor on regulatory-grade evidence generation and policy shaping
• Lead preparation and presentation of scientific data packages for regulatory submissions and agency interactions
• Represent J&J in external forums to influence RWE standards and regulatory expectations
• Scientific Leadership & Methodological Excellence
• Chair the Methodology Review Board (MRB) and oversee a portfolio of high-impact RWE projects
• Establish best practices for novel study designs and implementation
• Promote continuous learning and innovation in emerging RWE methodologies and technologies
• Develop frameworks and tools to scale evidence generation and accelerate delivery
• Champion a culture of scientific rigor, collaboration, and execution excellence

Qualifications

• Required: Ph.D. or Master’s in epidemiology, biostatistics, outcomes research, health policy, or related field
• Required: 10+ years of relevant experience in biopharma, RWE consulting, or healthcare industries
• Required: 7+ 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 to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Required: Proven leadership and influencing capabilities with cross-functional alignment
• Required: Highly motivated, execution-focused, and curious with strong problem-solving abilities
• Required: Proficiency in R, Python, or SQL

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in regulatory-grade evidence generation and regulatory engagement
• Strong leadership in cross-functional initiatives and ability to influence without authority
• Subject matter expertise in Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience
• Experience in matrixed organizations and global stakeholder engagement