Hybrid Senior Director, R&D Data Science, Digital Health, Real-World Evidence, Neuroscience

at Johnson & Johnson

• Job title: Senior Director, R&D Data Science, Digital Health, Real-World Evidence, Neuroscience
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $173,000 - $299,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Tech skills: Python, SQL
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Titusville, United States

About the role

• Senior Director leading R&D Data Science & Digital Health initiatives at Johnson & Johnson. Facilitating innovative evidence solutions and strategic collaborations in 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.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master’s in epidemiology, biostatistics, outcomes research, health policy, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in biopharma, RWE consulting, or healthcare industries.
• 7+ years of experience as a people manager.
• Proven expertise in data extraction, cleaning, and analysis; strong grasp of statistical methods to mitigate bias and confounding.
• Experience with diverse data sources (EHR, claims, registries, trial data, digital health).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven leadership and influencing capabilities, with a track record of inspiring teams and driving cross-functional alignment.
• Highly motivated and intellectually curious, with strong executional rigor and a passion for solving complex challenges.
• Proficiency in R, Python, or SQL.

Benefits

• Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.
• Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).
• This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
• Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: – Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year – Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 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