Post-Doctoral Fellow, Data Science RWE Advanced Analytics (JRD DS)

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Data science techniques, Deep Learning, Design, Effective communication skills, Machine learning techniques, Natural Language Processing (NLP), 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:

• Develop methodological models to integrate probabilistic machine learning and simulation techniques to predict the outcome of clinical trials (in-silico or virtual trials).
• 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., biostatistics, epidemiology, artificial intelligence, computer science, operations research, statistics, industrial & systems engineering, applied mathematics, health economics, biomedical informatics, or similar)
• Experience with one of the following: statistical modeling, simulation, machine learning, deep learning, causal inference methods, multivariate regression and classification, forecasting, and natural language processing
• 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
• Permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and must not require sponsorship at the time of hire or in the future

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in causal state-transition, probabilistic machine learning, or simulation
• 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

The anticipated base salary for this position is $95,000 but will be based on candidates program year, discipline, degree and/or experience.

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.

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