Senior Epidemiologist

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Analyst to join our MedTech Epidemiology and Real-World Data Science team at Johnson & Johnson. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading programming efforts, including statistical programming and analysis of real-world data studies to support the generation of clinical evidence for post-market clinical follow-up activities to meet regulatory requirements, patient safety, clinical, medical, and research and development (R&D) functions.

• Partner with colleagues in MedTech Epidemiology, offshore programmers, Medical Safety, Medical Affairs, Scientific and Clinical Affairs, and R&D to drive project success.
• Lead the statistical programming of epidemiologic studies using real-world data, with a focus on RWE studies to meet regulatory requirements, particularly European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU-MDR) requirements for proactive surveillance.
• Develop study protocols, data specifications, and study reports, as needed, using a variety of analytical techniques applied to various databases, and strategize regarding research programs.
• Leverage epidemiology methods to address emerging safety signals and queries.
• Participate in various activities across the MedTech business units (DePuy Synthes, Ethicon, and Cardiovascular and Specialty Solutions), the larger cross-sector Epidemiology Department, and the Office of Chief Medical Officer.

• PhD with at least 2 years of Epidemiology programming or related research work experience.
• Master's degree in Epidemiology, Health Services Research, Health Outcomes Research, Biostatistics, or other related field with at least 4 years of Epidemiology or related research work experience in healthcare.
• Experience using a statistical programming language (e.g. SAS, R, SQL, STATA).
• Experience using healthcare databases, registries, observational study design.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting quantitative data.
• Experience writing epidemiology protocols and study reports.
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration and working in matrix teams.
• Epidemiology or related research work experience in Pharmaceutical or Medical Device and Diagnostics industries is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience authoring peer-reviewed publications (abstracts, posters, and manuscripts) using real-world datasets is preferred.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance.

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 on the basis of disability.