Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Associate Director, R&D Neuroscience Data Science & Digital Health – Neurodegene
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Overview
Associate Director, R&D Neuroscience Data Science & Digital Health – Neurodegeneration at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine. Location options include Cambridge, MA; Titusville, NJ; La Jolla, CA; or Zug, Switzerland. This role may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. Applicants may apply to postings for the country(s) that align with their preferred location(s). Role Summary
This data science role within the Neuroscience Data Science and Digital Health (DSDH) team aims to transform neurodegeneration clinical trials through cutting-edge AI, digital health technologies, and advanced statistical methodologies. The role covers discovery, development, and validation of digital endpoints and tools to improve patient screening, recruitment, monitoring, and engagement. By combining neuroscience expertise with data science and digital health, the role ensures innovative, fit-for-purpose solutions that enhance patient-centricity, streamline trial execution, and support regulatory and payer acceptance. The position operates as part of a matrixed team, collaborating with Neuroscience Therapeutic Area, Clinical Development, Quantitative Sciences, Regulatory and Patient Reported Outcomes, and external partners. Key Responsibilities
Advancing our Digital Health Strategy: partner with cross-functional teams to create strategic roadmaps that integrate digital health solutions throughout the patient journey, ensuring clinical relevance and patient-centered outcomes. Monitor emerging technologies and trends to bring forward next-generation solutions for neurodegeneration research and development. Endpoint & Digital Tool Development: collaborate with cross-functional teams on study design, development, and validation of algorithms and analysis pipelines for digital health data; develop multimodal approaches combining digital health data with imaging, biomarkers, and real-world data to enable precision neuroscience. Regulatory & Evidence Generation: contribute to evidence packages to support regulatory qualification of digital endpoints and tools; work with regulatory and medical affairs to engage health authorities and payers on the acceptance of digital health approaches; ensure validation and compliance with evolving global regulatory and data privacy standards. Cross-functional & External Leadership: collaborate with clinical operations to integrate digital health technologies into trial design; optimize data capture, integration, and interoperability of digital solutions; represent the organization in external consortia and conferences to influence digital health standards in neurodegeneration. Qualifications
Advanced degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) in neuroscience or quantitative sciences (e.g., biomedical engineering, data science, biostatistics or related field). 6+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare analytics. Experience in clinical development, digital health or outcome assessments, with demonstrated expertise in neuroscience preferred. Extensive experience in biostatistics, machine learning, and statistical modeling of digital health data (e.g., speech, sensor data, neuroimaging); knowledge of state-of-the-art AI methods is an advantage. Strong track record in developing and validating digital health tools, clinical endpoints, or biomarkers, ideally with regulatory interactions. Experience integrating digital solutions into patient recruitment, screening, and clinical trial operations. Familiarity with data standards, privacy regulations, and regulatory qualification pathways for digital measures. Excellent cross-functional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. Track record of scientific contributions (presentations and publications) in this field. This position is based in Cambridge, MA; Titusville, NJ; Spring House, PA; San Diego, CA; or Zug, Switzerland, with a hybrid schedule of 3 on-site days and 2 remote days. No fully remote option is available. Up to approximately 10% domestic and international travel may be required. Additional Information
Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. The company is committed to an inclusive interview process and accommodations upon request. The anticipated base pay range for this position is $137,000 to $235,750, with eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, and more. Details available per location-specific information. Employment Details
Employment type: Full-time Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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Associate Director, R&D Neuroscience Data Science & Digital Health – Neurodegeneration at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine. Location options include Cambridge, MA; Titusville, NJ; La Jolla, CA; or Zug, Switzerland. This role may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. Applicants may apply to postings for the country(s) that align with their preferred location(s). Role Summary
This data science role within the Neuroscience Data Science and Digital Health (DSDH) team aims to transform neurodegeneration clinical trials through cutting-edge AI, digital health technologies, and advanced statistical methodologies. The role covers discovery, development, and validation of digital endpoints and tools to improve patient screening, recruitment, monitoring, and engagement. By combining neuroscience expertise with data science and digital health, the role ensures innovative, fit-for-purpose solutions that enhance patient-centricity, streamline trial execution, and support regulatory and payer acceptance. The position operates as part of a matrixed team, collaborating with Neuroscience Therapeutic Area, Clinical Development, Quantitative Sciences, Regulatory and Patient Reported Outcomes, and external partners. Key Responsibilities
Advancing our Digital Health Strategy: partner with cross-functional teams to create strategic roadmaps that integrate digital health solutions throughout the patient journey, ensuring clinical relevance and patient-centered outcomes. Monitor emerging technologies and trends to bring forward next-generation solutions for neurodegeneration research and development. Endpoint & Digital Tool Development: collaborate with cross-functional teams on study design, development, and validation of algorithms and analysis pipelines for digital health data; develop multimodal approaches combining digital health data with imaging, biomarkers, and real-world data to enable precision neuroscience. Regulatory & Evidence Generation: contribute to evidence packages to support regulatory qualification of digital endpoints and tools; work with regulatory and medical affairs to engage health authorities and payers on the acceptance of digital health approaches; ensure validation and compliance with evolving global regulatory and data privacy standards. Cross-functional & External Leadership: collaborate with clinical operations to integrate digital health technologies into trial design; optimize data capture, integration, and interoperability of digital solutions; represent the organization in external consortia and conferences to influence digital health standards in neurodegeneration. Qualifications
Advanced degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) in neuroscience or quantitative sciences (e.g., biomedical engineering, data science, biostatistics or related field). 6+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare analytics. Experience in clinical development, digital health or outcome assessments, with demonstrated expertise in neuroscience preferred. Extensive experience in biostatistics, machine learning, and statistical modeling of digital health data (e.g., speech, sensor data, neuroimaging); knowledge of state-of-the-art AI methods is an advantage. Strong track record in developing and validating digital health tools, clinical endpoints, or biomarkers, ideally with regulatory interactions. Experience integrating digital solutions into patient recruitment, screening, and clinical trial operations. Familiarity with data standards, privacy regulations, and regulatory qualification pathways for digital measures. Excellent cross-functional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. Track record of scientific contributions (presentations and publications) in this field. This position is based in Cambridge, MA; Titusville, NJ; Spring House, PA; San Diego, CA; or Zug, Switzerland, with a hybrid schedule of 3 on-site days and 2 remote days. No fully remote option is available. Up to approximately 10% domestic and international travel may be required. Additional Information
Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. The company is committed to an inclusive interview process and accommodations upon request. The anticipated base pay range for this position is $137,000 to $235,750, with eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, and more. Details available per location-specific information. Employment Details
Employment type: Full-time Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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