Associate Director, R&D Data Science & Digital Health – Immunology Real World Evidence

Johnson & Johnson seeks an Associate Director focused on delivering complex data science and real-world evidence strategies supporting Immunology R&D programs. The role operates autonomously, partnering with cross-functional teams to translate therapeutic priorities into actionable research questions.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute real-world and digital health evidence plans aligned with Immunology objectives
• Lead evidence generation workstreams supporting clinical development (patient characterization, comparative efficacy)
• Apply statistical methodologies to real-world data sources
• Collaborate with Disease Area teams and cross-functional partners
• Serve as technical subject-matter expert providing methodological recommendations
• Contribute to scientific manuscripts and knowledge-sharing activities
• Support external scientific collaborations

Required Qualifications

• PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent in statistics, bioinformatics, epidemiology, computational biology, data science, or related field
• Experience applying data science or real-world evidence methods in pharma R&D or healthcare analytics
• Experience with real-world data sources (EHR, claims, registries)
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Immunology therapeutic area experience
• Hands-on delivery using advanced statistical methods, predictive modeling, or machine learning
• Publication or regulatory analysis contributions

Salary: $137,000 - $235,750 annually