Principal Scientist Data Science at Janssen Research & Development
Overview
We seek a Principal Scientist Data Science leader to drive data analytics and computational sciences initiatives at Janssen Research & Development. The ideal candidate will partner with R&D teams to build analytics solutions for scientific challenges and lead cross-functional collaborations. This role shapes internal and external partnerships while mentoring junior staff. It offers a unique opportunity to influence healthcare innovation through advanced data science techniques.
What You'll Do9
- 1Partner with R&D Data Science and Digital Health teams to execute priorities and create project roadmaps
- 2Conceive and implement analytics solutions for high-priority scientific problems
- 3Lead use cases using Real-World Data methodologies to address bias and confounding in comparative effectiveness analyses
- 4Act as co-participant in cross-functional collaborations with external companies and internal teams
- 5Extract insights from large observational databases to inform health outcomes and drug development
- 6Mentor junior team members in real-world data analysis methods
- 7Develop risk stratification algorithms and disease severity indices
- 8Communicate complex technical findings to diverse audiences and stakeholders
- 9Shape research questions through collaboration with scientific and data science teams
Requirements10
- 1Master's degree in Epidemiology Biostatistics Statistics or related quantitative field
- 24 years of experience in Principal Scientist Data Science or similar role
- 3Expertise with AWS Certified credentials
- 4Proficiency with Python and Spark
- 5Experience with Kubernetes and React frameworks
- 6Strong background in statistical modeling and data engineering
- 7Ability to design and validate analytical approaches for clinical research
- 8Experience with time series analysis and survival modeling
- 9Familiarity with machine learning techniques for predictive modeling
- 10Demonstrated leadership in data-driven decision making
Salary Insight
$170 - $171k per year
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