Senior Scientist, Biostatistics

Johnson & Johnson

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On-site
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Spring House, PATitusville, NJRaritan, NJSan Diego, CACambridge, MA
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$109,000–$174,800 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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This role $142k
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About Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson is a multinational corporation operating in three main segments: consumer health products, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices, known for brands like Tylenol, Band-Aid, and Janssen. Industry: Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices

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TL;DR · Senior Scientist, Biostatistics

The Senior Scientist, Biostatistics joins the Statistics & Decision Sciences team to support the design and execution of studies for Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Discovery, and Manufacturing Sciences programs. This role involves performing statistical analysis, interpretation, and reporting of data evidence for research, development, and marketed products. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage regulatory commitments, optimize study designs, perform scenario simulations, and conduct sample size calculations. Key technical requirements include proficiency in R as the primary language for modeling, evaluation, and visualization, along with skills in SAS, Python, and innovative data-adaptive methods or artificial intelligence tools. The role addresses complex pharmaceutical research and development challenges by applying high-quality statistical methodologies to solve scientific and regulatory problems while ensuring compliance with health authority standards across various disease areas and manufacturing processes.

What you'll do

  • Design and execute statistical studies and experiments for clinical development, medical affairs, and manufacturing programs.
  • Perform data analysis, interpretation, and reporting using R as the primary programming language to support drug research.
  • Develop advanced statistical methodologies and innovative computational tools to address complex project requirements.
  • Provide input on study designs, including sample size calculations and scenario simulations, based on scientific knowledge.
  • Translate complex statistical concepts into clear insights for non-technical stakeholders and cross-functional partners.
  • Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of projects from initial consultation through final documentation and reporting.
  • Ensure all deliverables comply with health authority standards and internal GxP quality requirements.
  • Supervise contractors, interns, and other personnel as required to meet project goals.

What we're looking for

  • Ph.D. in Statistics or a related field with relevant experience, or a Master’s in Statistics or a related field with commensurate years of experience.
  • Proficiency in R programming for modeling, evaluation, visualization, document authoring, and data wrangling.
  • Proficiency in SAS programming and other relevant computing tools such as Python.
  • Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills in the English language.
  • Ability to translate complex statistical concepts for non-technical audiences and drug research partners.
  • Experience working in interdisciplinary contexts outside of the field of statistics.
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical research and development strategies and health authority standards.
  • Familiarity with innovative data-adaptive methods and artificial intelligence tools (preferred).

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