Principal Scientist, Data Science

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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 jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Data Analytics & Computational Sciences Job Sub Function: Data Science Job Category: Scientific/Technology All Job Posting Locations: New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America Job Information Employer: Janssen Research & Development, LLC Job Title: Principal Scientist, Data Science Job Code: A011.4028.11 Job Location: New Brunswick, NJ Job Type: Full-Time Rate of Pay: $169,541 - $171,000/year Job Duties Closely partner with R&D Data Science and Digital Health, as well as multidisciplinary teams within J&J Innovative Medicine, to execute priorities and build a roadmap for delivering projects from data feasibility to final presentation to senior cross‑functional leaders. Conceive, develop, and implement analytics solutions for high-priority scientific problems. Lead and implement use cases by adapting and delivering Real-World Data (RWD) methodologies to mitigate observed and unobserved bias and confounding in the execution of comparative effectiveness analyses, time‑to‑event analyses, external control arm studies, synthetic and hybrid control arm studies, observational and prospective study designs, burden of disease estimation, cohort selection and characterization, incidence/prevalence studies, non‑inferiority studies, development of risk stratification algorithms, and creation of disease severity indices. Act as a co‑participant in cross‑functional collaborations with external companies and internal scientific and data science teams. Shape internal and external collaborations and define the scope of research questions. Extract insights from large observational patient databases (e.g., electronic health records, claims, registries) to inform health outcomes and support drug development. Clearly articulate complex technical methods and results to diverse audiences and stakeholders to support decision‑making. Mentor junior team members in applying appropriate methods for real‑world data analysis. Requirements Employer will accept a Master's degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Statistics or related quantitative field, and 4 years of experience in the job offered or in a Principal Scientist, Data Science-related occupation. *May telecommute per company's policy. Benefits Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation - 120 hours per calendar year. Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado - 48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - 56 hours per calendar year. 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 - 10 days. Volunteer Leave - 32 hours per calendar year. Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours per calendar year. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long‑term incentive program. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year 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 period10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year. This job posting is anticipated to close on 9/15/2026. 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 federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year 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 period10 days Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year. This position is eligible for benefits to include medical, dental, vision and time off, as well as any others as provided for in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - Required Skills: Preferred Skills: At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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 Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information Limit the Use of My Personal Information #J-18808-Ljbffr 6084-Janssen Research & Development, LLC Legal Entity