Post-Doctoral Scientist, Data Science RWE Advanced Analytics

Key Skills

Data Analytics, Data science techniques, Deep Learning, Design, Drug Discovery, Effective communication skills, Machine learning techniques, Presentation skills, Python Programming, R Programming, SQL

Job Description

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine develops treatments that improve the health of people worldwide. Research and development areas encompass oncology, cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, immunology, pulmonary hypertension, neuroscience, and infectious disease. Our goal is to help people live longer, healthier lives. We have produced and marketed many first-in-class prescription medications and are poised to serve the broad needs of the healthcare market – from patients to practitioners and clinics to hospitals. To learn more about Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, visit https://www.janssen.com/us/.

The R&D Data Science RWE Advanced Analytics team within J&J develops innovative solutions using various data sources across multiple disease areas in support of J&J’s key clinical programs. We are looking for an outstanding post-doctoral scientist whose responsibilities will include the development of groundbreaking methodologies to develop RWD-based solutions to enable disease insights, improve patient outcomes, and enhance clinical development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and assist in answering critical questions in clinical development using pioneering modeling & simulation methodologies, critical decision-making like study design, dose selection, adaptive designs, etc. based on real-world data (RWD) and clinical trials.
• Development of artificial intelligence/machine learning models in healthcare (e.g., disease identification, patient stratification, disease progression, forecasting) based on RWD that will provide key insights into our pipeline assets
• Leverage emerging scientific and technological developments to generate new research ideas, solutions, and initiatives using real-world data (electronic health records, insurance claims, registry data, others)
• Clearly articulate highly technical methods and results to diverse audiences and partners to drive decision-making

QUALIFICATIONS

• A recent or almost completed Ph.D. degree or equivalent experience in a quantitative field (e.g., statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, artificial intelligence, computer science, operations research, industrial & systems engineering, applied mathematics, health economics, biomedical informatics, or similar)
• Experience with one of the following: experimental design, statistical modeling, machine learning, deep learning, causal inference methods, multivariate regression and classification, or forecasting
• Hands-on technical data analysis and machine learning modeling experience (across roles)
• Experience in EHR, insurance claims, clinical trial outcomes, or registry data
• Experience working closely with healthcare subject matter experts.
• Track record of consistently delivering on high-impact data science projects
• Proficiency in Python or R, and SQL
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience delivering on Data Science projects using Real-world data to support clinical trial design.
• Familiarity with and exposure to drug discovery and clinical development processes with one or more of the following therapeutic areas: oncology, immunology, cardiovascular, neuroscience, pulmonary hypertension, or infectious disease

Expected Base Salary: $95,000 - This is a Fulltime 2 yr fixed-term role.

Growing on diverse company culture and celebrating the uniqueness of our employees, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

At Johnson & Johnson, we’re on a mission to change the trajectory of health for humanity. That starts by creating the world’s healthiest workforce. Through pioneering programs and policies, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our employees and the ones they love. As such, depending on location and subject to local legislation, candidates offered employment may be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or, in certain countries, secure an approved accommodation prior to the commencement of employment to support the well-being of our employees, their families and the communities in which we live and work. If you are invited to interview for the position, your recruiter will advise on the vaccine requirement status in your geographic location.

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 based on disability.