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. The R&D Data Science & Digital Health, Real-World Evidence (RWE) team at J&J Innovative Medicine is dedicated to developing innovative evidence solutions and critical insights through diverse data sources, including RWD, trial data and emerging innovative data sources, to support clinical programs and regulatory decision-making. We are seeking a visionary Senior Director to lead Real-World Evidence (RWE) strategy and execution across therapeutic areas (xTA).

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‚Äôs 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, 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 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 key therapeutic areas including Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience.
• Experience in matrixed organizations and global stakeholder engagement.