Associate Director of Stats Programming

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 jnj.comAs 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 SciencesJob Sub Function: BiostatisticsJob Category:People LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:Irvine, California, United States of AmericaJob Description:Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients.Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at are searching for the best talent for an Associate Director of Stats Programming to support our Electrophysiology business. This role will work onsite in our Irvine, CA office, following hybrid schedule. OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:The Programming Leader will lead a team of SAS and R programmers in the Medical Devices Sector. This individual will be accountable for the programming of statistical deliverables for pre- and post-market global clinical trials across all Franchises. S/he ensures that programmed datasets, tables, reports and listings are accurate, while meeting timelines and budgets.POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Sr. Director, Biostatistics and Data Management, this individual will;Provide leadership and direction for Programming by establishing programming standards, and mentoring and managing staffImplement and maintain SAS and R platforms that will allow efficient allocation of programming resourcesDevelop and maintain global SAS macro and R function libraries.Work with Data Management leadership to provide input on data and process standardsProvide oversight of all programming deliverables for clinical trialsDevelop and maintain global harmonized processes and procedures for programmingLead vendor evaluation, selection, contracting, and oversight activities for studies where programming is outsourced to a CROWork with Clinical Data Science partners, and leadership in Clinical Operations and Franchise to set priorities and develop project management plans for trial execution including timelines, milestones, and budgetsProvide oversight of the quality review of all programming deliverablesKnow and follow all laws and policies that apply to the job, and maintain the highest levels of professionalism, ethics and compliance at all timesDiligently participate in compliance program-related activities as denoted by the supervisor or Chief Compliance OfficerPerforms other related duties as required.Functional and Technical Competencies:Demonstrated ability to lead teams to deliver critical milestones.Strong proficiency in Base SAS, SAS/STAT and SAS Macro language. Advanced SAS certification preferred.Strong proficiency in R, advanced R programming preferred.Experience with CDISC datasets, tables, listings and figures preferred; Excellent verbal and written communication skillsLeadership Competencies:Connect - Develop strategic partnerships with key internal stakeholders and external experts to lead implementation of industry programming standardsShape – Develop knowledge of therapeutic areas within the Franchises and adapt ADaM and STDM standards for medical devices for use in the MD sectorLead – build and develop talent through change to provide high quality programming capabilityDeliver – ensure high quality programming deliverables for clinical programs are delivered on time, within budget and in compliance to regulations and SOPs, seamlessly across all FranchisesEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:A Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Computer Science or related discipline, with at least 8 years of programming experience in clinical research within Medical Device or Pharmaceuticals, and at least 3 years of supervisory experience.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, external applicants please contact us via . Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.Required Skills:Preferred Skills:Advanced Analytics, Biostatistics, Collaborating, Compliance Management, Courage, Critical Thinking, Data Privacy Standards, Data Synthesis, Data Visualization, Developing Others, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Program Management, Quality Assurance (QA), Regulatory Affairs Management, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Statistical Analysis Systems (SAS) ProgrammingThe anticipated base pay range for this position is :$137,000.00 - $235,750.00Additional Description for Pay Transparency: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 yearSick 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 yearHoliday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar yearWork, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar yearParental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a childBereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar yearCaregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 daysVolunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar yearMilitary Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar yearFor additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - Irvine, California, United States of AmericaType: Full time