Principal Scientist, Model-Based Meta-Analysis

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Principal Scientist, Model-Based Meta-Analysis (MBMA). This position can be located in San Diego, CA; Titusville, NJ; Raritan, NJ; or Spring House, PA. Additional Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine sites within the United States may be considered.

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The Quantitative Sciences and Clinical Pharmacology (QSCP) group at Janssen uses mathematical modeling techniques to integrate data from various sources to facilitate model-informed decisions for drug development. The Model-Based Meta-Analysis (MBMA) group provides the quantitative expertise in building integrative models from published clinical trials to facilitate benchmarking, Go/No-go decisions, and staged clinical trial design. This individual will report to the Head of the MBMA group.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Develop MBMA models based on internal and external aggregate-level data.
• Support clinical development teams through utilization of MBMA models to improve clinical trial design and decision making.
• Effectively communicate results through presentations and summarize methods and results through reports and other documents.
• Work collaboratively across various functions to support the identification of new opportunities for data-informed decision making at program and portfolio levels.
• Support initiatives to collaborate with other quantitative groups to create value in the Janssen pipeline and contribute to Janssen as a leader in model-informed drug discovery and development.
• External collaborations, visibility, and impact: support in engaging in external collaborations within professional associations (e.g., International Society of Pharmacovigilance (ISoP)), presenting at scientific meetings, and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
• Carry out functional responsibilities in accordance with applicable SOPs/Guidelines and Regulatory requirements.
• Assist in process improvement initiatives and SOP/Guideline development.
• Work closely with Clinical Development Leads (CDLs) and other Clinical Development Team (CDT) members as well as members within Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics and Statistical and Decision Sciences.

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of a Master's degree in Statistics, Engineering or a related discipline is required. PhD or equivalent degree in Bioengineering, Biostatistics, Data Science or a related discipline is preferred.
• A minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience in drug development and applied quantitative methods with a Master's degree or a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in drug development and applied quantitative methods with a PhD or equivalent degree is required.
• Familiarity with scientific programming and simulation is required.
• Working knowledge of modeling software, such as R, is required.
• Deep understanding of various mathematical modeling techniques, specifically with a focus on applications in drug discovery and development, is required.
• Experience with Bayesian applications is preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCPs) and regulatory requirements for clinical drug development, including the conduct of clinical trials, is preferred.
• Must have strong communication and presentation skills, including fluency in English (writing and verbal).
• Must have a good sense of cultural sensitivity and diversity.
• The ability to build and maintain effective working relationships in a cross-functional team environment is required.
• The ability to collaborate with cross-functional groups (e.g., biostatistics, clinical pharmacology, clinical, etc.) is required.
• Up to 10% travel is required.

The anticipated base pay range for this position in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA is $139,000 to $224,825. The anticipated base pay range for this position in all other U.S. locations is $113,000 to $195,500.

Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following 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)).

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

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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.