Job Description

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine (JJIM) is recruiting for an Associate Director, Real World Evidence Methods, located in Toronto, Canada.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 https://www.jnj.com/ .For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world\'s most pressing healthcare challenges.We know that the success of our business - and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions - depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential.At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong.The Associate Director, Real World Evidence Methods is an RWE leader role within the Evidence Generation Centre at Janssen Canada. This dynamic leader will directly support the Director, Evidence Generation Centre in shaping Janssen\'s Evidence Generation strategy.This role will lead the development of robust RWE solutions working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.This role will lead partnerships with local, regional & global teams and with external vendors to ensure new ways of accessing and analyzing data. The Associate Director - Real World Evidence Methods will work internally across functions to provide scientific expertise in shaping and developing RWE solutions across therapeutic areas of interest to Janssen. This role is pivotal in setting scientific standards for RWE research at Janssen CanadaThis role will involve being externally focused for understanding RWE trends and innovative methodologies of observational research and potential application of these methodologies to Janssen RWE projects.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead to shape Janssen\'s Real World Evidence (RWE) strategy utilizing insights about healthcare trends, data ecosystems and innovative RWE study methods and design.
• Co-lead to create RWE solutions by working in close collaboration across the organization and providing epidemiology expertise with the goal of filling evidence gaps as identified in the Integrated Evidence Generation Plan (IEGP) with robust RWE solutions.
• Lead the development of data strategies for the use of various external data sources working closely with the Lead of Strategic Alliances, Operations and therapeutic area and business unit heads (including Market Access and Regulatory Affairs).
• Act as expert for study design, methodology and translating study designs into robust analyses plans for internal integrated evidence teams.
• Expert input in protocols as a reviewer on the Americas Method Review Board (AMRB) and provide methodological RWE expertise to internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead partnership with J&J global data science, epidemiology, Real World Value and Excellence organizations and locally with Data & Analytics and Patient Value Innovation Centres to ensure high RWE standards and best practice sharing.

• A minimum of a PhD in Pharmacoepidemiology, Data science or Outcomes research or other related field is required.
• Minimum of 6 years\' experience in the pharmaceutical industry (e.g. R&D, medical affairs, policy, market access, RWE etc.) or in a healthcare environment (e.g. hospital, government, healthcare technology etc.) is required. More than 10 years experience is a plus.
• Experience successfully shaping and delivering RWE strategies (databases, prospective observational studies, drug safety or other) from concept to disseminating the results to regulator/payer dossiers and publications is required.
• Experience in managing outcomes research studies applying health economics, patient-reported outcomes, retrospective data analyses, epidemiology and/or health services research is required.
• Strong publication record in peer reviewed journal or leader in RWE field an asset.
• Excellent understanding of pharma industry trends and best practices, specifically related to epidemiology methods and market access environment is preferred.
• Experience across multiple research settings (e.g., pharmaceutical, academia, and/or consulting) and various types of data (e.g., administrative claims, electronic health/medical record, hospital billing) is preferred.
• This position is located in Toronto, Canada and follows a flex/hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remotely per week. Less than approximately 10% travel (national or international) is anticipated.

Diversity and inclusion are central elements of the shared culture across the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies. Attracting, developing and retaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities is essential to our success. We are committed to providing a respectful, inclusive and accessible work environment where all employees have the opportunity to achieve their potential.Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com .

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