Hybrid Director, Oncology Epidemiology

at Johnson & Johnson

• Job title: Director, Oncology Epidemiology
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $164,000 - $282,900 per year
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Raritan, United States

About the role

• Director of Oncology Epidemiology at Johnson & Johnson managing epidemiology projects and real-world evidence research. Overseeing analyses, leading projects, and collaborating across functions for innovative medicine.

Responsibilities

• accountable for working independently while functioning under the supervision of more senior members of Global Epidemiology
• responsible for oversight of various projects and initiatives in areas of epidemiology and real-world evidence research
• leading research projects, drafting protocols and statistical analysis plans
• overseeing the analysis of real-world data and dissemination of scientific information through technical reports, presentations, and publications
• Identify research study needs, drafting proposals and protocols, contributing to real-world evidence strategy and study conduct
• Work closely in collaboration with colleagues in the Epidemiology group when defining research questions
• Participate in various multi-disciplinary matrix teams to address issues raised by product teams/regulatory agencies
• Provide epidemiological and/or statistical consulting and support to compound/product teams
• Keep up to date with changes in the external environment regarding RWE guidance/framework for regulatory decision making

Requirements

• PhD in Epidemiology or a closely related field OR MD with training and degree in Epidemiology or a closely related field OR Master’s degree with at least 6 years of hands-on experience is required.
• At least 5 years of Epidemiology research experience is required.
• Understanding and the ability to apply and interpret quantitative methods is required.
• Experience writing observational study protocols, proposals, and proposal requests, particularly the methods sections is required.
• Experience working with large administrative or medical records databases is required.
• Background in the epidemiologic landscape of oncology including related conditions and therapies is required.
• A track record of authoring scientific communications (peer-reviewed publications, poster or oral presentations at conferences, technical reports) is required.
• Experience working with health authorities is preferred.
• Product development experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• Experience working in a global, cross-functional team environment is preferred.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• business accident insurance
• group legal insurance
• consolidated retirement plan (pension)
• savings plan (401(k))
• Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year