Senior Scientist, Biostatistics

Locations: Raritan, NJ; Spring House, PA; Titusville, NJ | Job Function: Data Analytics & Computational Sciences | Sub Function: Biostatistics | Category: Scientific/Technology

About the role

At J&J Innovative Medicine we are seeking a Senior Scientist, Biostatistics to join the Oncology Statistics team in Late Clinical Development. Oncology Statistics is an essential part of the Statistics and Decision Sciences organisation within J&J Innovative Medicine and is focused on driving all quantitative aspects of the design, analysis and reporting of oncology clinical trials. The oncology area focuses on hematologic malignancies, prostate cancer and lung cancer; cancer interception with the goal of developing products that interrupt the carcinogenic process; biomarkers that may help guide targeted, individualized use of our therapies; as well as safe and effective identification and treatment of early changes in the tumor microenvironment.

Responsibilities

• Provide statistical input for decision-making, including analysis, interpretation, study design and communication of data evidence for research, development and/or marketed product supporting statistical aspects of business-critical and/or regulatory commitments.
• Advocate for the use of appropriate statistical methods in decision making by acquiring and demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of statistics, modelling, simulations, and statistical computing.
• Participate in or attend training sessions with colleagues and external contractors.
• Participate in the scientific community by attending conferences.
• Work with external partners including key opinion leaders in the oncology area, regulatory agencies and advisory committees, and contract research organizations.
• Participate in training, process improvement and enhancing technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Statistics or related field with minimum 0–2 years relevant experience, or a Master’s in Statistics or related field with commensurate years of relevant experience.
• Analytical mind-set, intellectual curiosity, eagerness for continuous learning and passion for translating data into business-critical evidence.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in interdisciplinary teams.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Good knowledge of SAS and R programming.
• Desire to build relationships with various stakeholders, promote positive change, and ability to adapt to rapidly changing organizational & business environment needs.

Skills

• Advanced Analytics
• Biostatistics
• Clinical Trials
• Collaboration
• Consulting
• Critical Thinking
• Data Privacy Standards
• Data Quality
• Data Savvy
• Digital Fluency
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Report Writing
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
• Statistical Analysis Systems (SAS) Programming
• Statistics
• Systems Development
• Technologically Savvy

Pay

Anticipated base pay range: $109,000.00 – $174,800.00

Benefits

• Consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k))
• Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year (Colorado residents: 48 hours; Washington residents: 56 hours)
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year