Director, Global Real-world Evidence (rwe) Global Commercial Strategy Organization (gcso)

Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson · Pharma · Raritan, NJ +1

Director, Global Real-world Evidence (RWE) Global Commercial Strategy Organization (GCSO) at Johnson & Johnson. This role focuses on developing and executing RWE strategies to enhance global go-to-market launch planning for oncology assets. Responsibilities include defining research questions, study design, data selection and analysis, results dissemination, and ensuring compliance. Requires a Master's degree in a quantitative field, 6+ years of experience in pharma/biotech/healthcare consulting, and expertise in observational research. Familiarity with statistical programming tools like SAS, R, or Python is required.

What you'd actually do

  1. Leading the global RWE strategy and execution for key oncology assets, including define research questions, develop study protocols, study design/methodology, real-world data selection and analysis, results dissemination, and communication to support medical adoption and product differentiation across regions.
  2. Serve as the GRWE representative on cross-functional franchise teams, partnering closely with Global Medical Affairs, Market Access, and other stakeholders. Act as the RWE subject matter expert in Global Integrated Evidence Generation Plan (IEG) and oversee global real-world data and evidence generation strategies.
  3. Advance RWE capabilities and best practices by sharing latest development and guidance in RWE, delivering technical training, strengthening internal expertise in advanced RWE methods, and supporting governance, quality standards, and compliance for global and local RWE activities.
  4. Lead Evidence Lab coordination to drive concept development, stakeholder alignment, and prioritization of RWE opportunities within the Global IEGP process.
  5. Ensure full compliance with regulatory, legal, and commercial regulations in research conduct, data usage, and scientific communication.

Skills

Required

  • Master’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., epidemiology, HEOR, pharmacoepidemiology, biostatistics)
  • 6+ years of relevant experience in pharma, biotech, or healthcare consulting
  • Expertise in observational research (prospective and retrospective) across study design, conduct, analysis, and reporting
  • Experience executing RWE studies using diverse real-world data sources
  • Strong communication, storytelling, and presentation skills
  • Ability to translate complex methods and statistics for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Proven experience working effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional team environment
  • Proficiency in standard office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Familiarity with statistical programming tools (SAS, R, Python)

Nice to have

  • PhD preferred
  • Multi-country RWE experience preferred
  • Understanding of global healthcare delivery, reimbursement, and payer dynamics desirable
  • Experience in oncology therapy area
  • Experience with programming in major statistical analysis systems
  • Good understanding of evidence-based medicine and comparative effectiveness analyses in healthcare research
  • Experience of managing analytical/statistical activities with external service providers

What the JD emphasized

  • Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in pharma, biotech, or healthcare consulting.
  • Demonstrated expertise in observational research (prospective and retrospective) across study design, conduct, analysis, and reporting.
  • Experience executing RWE studies using diverse real-world data sources, multi-country RWE experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in standard office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with statistical programming tools (SAS, R, Python).