Janssen research & development, l.l.c., a division of johnson & johnson`s family of companies is recruiting for a principle scientist, modeling and decision sciences located in san diego, ca or remote in us!
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Position summary:
The model-based data integration and insight (mbdii) group is part of applied program strategy in the quantitative sciences department janssenWe enable the integration of data in models to help make decisions for the janssen cross-therapeutic portfolioThe group uses models to build insight from data to empower decision-makers to efficiently develop better and safer medicinesWe are looking for new team members who are passionate about helping patients and are excited about developing innovative modelsThe right candidate will be driven by curiosity, collaborative and have excellent communication and time-management skills
Principal responsibilities:
As a member of the mbdii group, you will work collaboratively with clinicians and statisticians to realize the vision and goals of mbdii group to ensure broader utilization of innovative approaches to improve development decisions using internal and external data sourcesThrough coordinated efforts involving clinical, operational, data science and regulatory areas, you will help build models using various methods including model-based meta-analysis (mbma) to improve quantitative decision making at program and portfolio levelsIdentifying an implementing innovative ways to integrate data and gain insight will also be an important part of this roleYou will communicate results with clinical teams to highlight the insight gained from integrative models in clinical trials and development programsYou will also have the opportunity to participate in external collaborations and interactions (via associations, presenting at conferences, and publishing externally etc)All functional responsibilities will be carried out in accordance with applicable sops and regulatory guidelinesThis role will also help process improvement initiatives and sop/guideline development
Principal relationships:
Reports to the director modelling and decision sciences
Works closely with clinical development leads and other cdt members as well as members within clinical pharmacology and pharmacometrics and statistical and decision sciencesWill also work with external vendors as needed
Qualifications
Education and experience requirements:
A doctorate (ph.d.) or equivalent in engineering, statistics, data science, or related field with four (4) to five (5) years relevant work experience in drug development and/or applied quantitative methods for decision making is a plus, significant familiarity with scientific programming and simulation or a master’s degree in statistics, engineering or related field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience.
Required:
Experience with modeling software, such as rDeep understanding of statistical and other mathematical modeling techniques.
Great communication, presentation and time-management skills.
Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships in cross-functional environment.
Good sense of cultural sensitivity and diversity (cultural diversity)Ability to work in teams with people of various groups (e.g., biostatistics, clinical pharmacology, clinical, etc.) and fields.
Preferred:
Sound knowledge of statistics and other modeling methods and their application in model-informed drug discoveryExperience with trial simulations to design and document adaptive trials and working knowledge of bayesian methodsStay current with the latest statistical methodologies with focus on trial optimization, simulation and adaptive designsExperience and knowledge of good clinical practices and regulatory requirements for clinical drug development, including the conduct of clinical trials
Other:
Proficient in written and spoken english.
Post covid, ability to travel 10% of the time
Johnson & johnson is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employerAll 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.
Primary location
United states-california-san diego-3210 merryfield row
Organization
Janssen research & development, llc (6084)
Job function
R&d
Requisition id
2105970140w
