Senior Director, R&D Data Science & Digital Health, Real-World Evidence (RWE), Across Therapeutic Areas

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Data Analytics & Computational Sciences

Job Sub Function:

Data Science

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America, La Jolla, California, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for Senior Director, R&D Data Science & Digital Health, Real-World Evidence (RWE), Across Therapeutic Areas  

The primary location for this position is flexible – Flexible – Titusville, NJ; Raritan, NJ; Spring House, PA; Cambridge, MA; or San Diego, CA 

J&J Innovative Medicine develops treatments that improve the health of people worldwide. Research and development areas encompass oncology, immunology, neuroscience, cardiopulmonary and specialty ophthalmology. Our goal is to help people live longer, healthier lives. We have produced and marketed many first-in-class prescription medications and are poised to serve the broad needs of the healthcare market – from patients to practitioners and from clinics to hospitals. To learn more about Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine visit https://innovativemedicine.jnj.com/ 

The R&D Data Science & Digital Health, Real-World Evidence (RWE) team at J&J Innovative Medicine is dedicated to developing innovative evidence solutions and critical insights through diverse data sources, including RWD, trial data and emerging innovative data sources, to support clinical programs and regulatory decision-making.  We are seeking a visionary Senior Director to lead Real-World Evidence (RWE) strategy and execution across therapeutic areas (xTA). This role will be pivotal in shaping the future of RWE at the organization - driving internal/external collaborations, advancing regulatory-grade evidence generation, and elevating our scientific leadership both internally and externally. 

The successful candidate will partner closely with senior leaders across R&D and commercial to build an integrated, agile, and forward-thinking RWE ecosystem. This includes leading strategic initiatives, influencing regulatory policy, and representing organization as a thought leader in the global RWE community.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Strategic Leadership & Ecosystem Building 

• Define and execute the RWE initiatives across therapeutic areas, ensuring alignment with long-term organizational goals. 

• Lead cross-functional RWE committees and foster high-impact partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. 

• Shape and elevate the enterprise-wide RWE ecosystem through innovation, governance, and capability building. 

• Regulatory Policy & Scientific Influence 

• Serve as a strategic advisor on regulatory-grade evidence generation and policy shaping. 

• Lead preparation and presentation of scientific data packages for regulator