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Principal Data Scientist, Real World Evidence

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 6 days ago

Overview

Job details

  • €61,800 - €106,260 a year

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

    About €3,550 - €5,620 a month after tax, or €3,600 - €6,410 under the Beckham regime.

  • Full-time hours

    Per the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

  • Blue Card threshold

    Indicative — the ad doesn’t promise sponsorship.

Requirements

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Madrid for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 2+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • Master's degree

    “A Ph.D. degree, or master's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., computational biology, Bioinformatics, biostatistics, Data Science, similar)” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

€61,800.00 - €106,260.00

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees' and companies' performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location's eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • A Ph.D. degree, or master's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., computational biology, Bioinformatics, biostatistics, Data Science, similar)
  • Experience in multi-omics including designing and interpreting large-scale proteomic studies, analyzing data from large biobanks to identify causal drivers and clinical relevancy
  • Relevant experience (PhD with 2+ years experience) within biopharma companies, RWE consulting firms performing contextualization, subtyping and treatment patterns analysis integrating RWE, - Omics data and/or other data modalities
    • Hand-on bioinformatics experience running and interpreting results in a biological/disease context, including pathway or functional enrichment analysis.
    • Experience designing and executing studies using real-world healthcare data, such as claims, electronic health records (EHRs), or registries
    • Extensive hands-on experience with data engineering and data analysis
    • Expert proficiency in either R or Python, SPARQL, Cypher
    • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
    • Experience delivering on Data Science projects using predictive technologies as machine learning/deep learning, or forecasting

Nice to have

    • Deep neuroscience domain expertise: in-depth knowledge of neurodegenerative, neuropsychiatric and ophthalmic diseases, clinical development, and trial design challenges
      • Hands-on experience with graph neural networks and related graph ML methods for learning across large, heterogeneous, multi-domain graphs.

Advanced Analytics, Coaching, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Privacy Standards, Data Quality, Data Reporting, Data Savvy, Data Science, Data Visualization, Digital Fluency, Econometric Models, Organizing, Process Improvements, Strategic Thinking, Technical Credibility, Workflow Analysis

The role

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine R&D Data Science and Digital Health are recruiting for a Principal Data Scientist, Real World Evidence (RWE).

The R&D Data, Data Science & AI, Real-World Evidence (RWE) team at J&J Innovative Medicine is dedicated to developing innovative evidence solutions and critical insights through diverse data sources including RWD, trial data and emerging innovative data sources, to support our clinical programs and regulatory submissions. The Principal Data Scientist will collaborate closely with strategic partners in R&D Data, Data Science & AI, as well as multidisciplinary teams within J&J Innovative Medicine, to develop and implement evidence and insights to improve patient outcomes and enhance clinical development in Neuroscience.

What you'll do

Data Analytics & Computational Sciences

Data Science

  • Contribute to the development of a portfolio of RWE projects based on RWD that will provide key insights to our pipeline assets
  • Leverage emerging scientific and technological developments to generate new research ideas, solutions and initiatives using real-world data
  • End-to-end experience in RWE studies including conceptualizing the research questions, data feasibility, study design, analysis, programming, and interpretation
  • Analyze and interpret data to support urgent requests from internal and external stakeholders
  • Ensure quality of design, execution, and publication of real-world evidence studies, and quality of models & tools
  • Create study protocols, statistical analysis plans, and statistical programming deliverables
  • Clearly articulate highly technical methods and results to diverse audiences and partners to drive decision-making
  • Ensure RWE generation aligned with regulatory requirements and scientific standards

How you'll work

Barcelona, Spain, Madrid, Spain

Madrid and Barcelona are the considered locations. Hybrid work model.

Job Category

Scientific/Technology

Hiring process

2 steps3 interviews
  1. Apply

  2. Digital interview

    Video call · 30–60 min

    Either pre-recorded answers to sent questions (about 10 minutes, you can re-record twice) or a live video interview of 30 minutes to an hour.

  3. Interviews with the team

    With hiring manager, sometimes other team members · 1–2 sessions

    Questions about your academic and work experience, with time for your own questions.

  4. Offer

  • Reviewing applications for popular roles can take several weeks.
  • Interviewers are trained in fair hiring and ask behavioural, competency-based questions.

About Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson is a multinational pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer health conglomerate headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA. With over 130,000 employees worldwide, it operates through three main segments: Innovative Medicine (pharmaceuticals), MedTech (medical devices), and previously Consumer Health (now separated as Kenvue). The company is a global leader in healthcare, developing treatments and technologies across a wide range of therapeutic areas.

In Spain, Johnson & Johnson has a significant presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, employing thousands of professionals in commercial, clinical, and research roles. The company is known for its strong corporate culture, commitment to employee development, and focus on innovation. For international professionals, J&J offers a diverse and inclusive work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities to work on globally impactful healthcare projects, making it an attractive employer for those looking to build a career in Spain.

Industry
Pharma
Founded
1886
Employees
100,000+
Headquarters
New Brunswick, USA
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona
Website
jnj.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Johnson & Johnson is a global leader in healthcare, offering a wide range of career opportunities in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and research.
  • The company has a strong presence in Spain with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, providing a solid base for international professionals.
  • J&J is known for its strong corporate culture, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion, which supports international hires.
  • Employees often have access to global career mobility programs, allowing for potential transfers across countries.
  • The company offers competitive compensation and benefits packages, including health insurance and professional development programs.

In their own words

About the company & team

J&J Innovative Medicine develops treatments that improve the health of people worldwide. Research and development areas encompass oncology, immunology, neuroscience, cardiopulmonary and specialty ophthalmology. Our goal is to help people live longer, healthier lives. We have produced and marketed many first-in-class prescription medications and are poised to serve the broad needs of the healthcare market - from patients to practitioners and from clinics to hospitals. To learn more about Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine visit https://innovativemedicine.jnj.com/

Additional information

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