Senior Director, R&D Data Science & Digital Health, Real-World Evidence (RWE), Neuroscience
Johnson & Johnson
Full-time
Remote friendly (Titusville, NJ)
United States
$173,000 - $299,000 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development
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Role Summary
Senior Director, R&D Data Science & Digital Health, Real-World Evidence (RWE), Neuroscience
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team of RWE scientists to deliver end-to-end evidence generation—from data feasibility and study design to analysis and presentation.
- Shape and execute strategic RWE initiatives in neuroscience, aligning with R&D priorities.
- Drive internal and external partnerships to conceptualize and deliver advanced insights and evidence solutions.
- Develop shared tools and best practices to foster a scalable, data-driven culture.
- Provide thought leadership in advanced methodologies (e.g., comparative effectiveness, external control arms, Bayesian method).
- Advance capabilities in integrating multi-modal data to support precision medicine approaches.
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 statistical methods to mitigate bias and confounding.
- 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.
Skills
- Multi-modal data integration
- Strategic RWE development
- Collaborative leadership and stakeholder management
- Advanced statistical methodologies (e.g., external control arms, Bayesian methods)
Education
- Ph.D. or Master’s in epidemiology, biostatistics, outcomes research, health policy, or related field
Additional Requirements
- Deep neuroscience domain expertise; wearables & digital health technologies; multi-omics experience; capabilities in decentralized trial design