Associate Director – Safety Analysis Scientist

Johnson & Johnson

. Lead safety evaluations, including strategy discussions, data retrieval, data analysis, report writing, and report revision .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $137,000 - $235,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in safety evaluations, medical writing, and pharmacovigilance, with a strong ability to analyze complex medical data and effectively communicate findings. Proven leadership in cross-functional teams and stakeholder interactions, ensuring high-quality safety reports and compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Medical Writing ExperiencePharmacovigilance ExpertiseData Analysis SkillsLeadership in Safety ManagementRegulatory Document Review

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Hard Skills

Safety EvaluationsData RetrievalData AnalysisReport WritingSignal TrackingComplex Data InterpretationProject ManagementTraining DevelopmentAudit PreparationTherapeutic Area Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStakeholder InteractionMatrix Environment CollaborationInfluencing and NegotiationDeadline Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

HealthcareBiomedical ScienceDrug DevelopmentPost Marketing SafetyGlobal Safety Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead safety evaluations, including strategy discussions, data retrieval, data analysis, report writing, and report revision
Ensure high-quality safety evaluations and reports
Provide input and review of key regulatory or clinical documents
Demonstrate leadership in the Safety Management Team and support the Medical Safety Officer
Prepare and present data, compile meeting minutes, and update signal tracking information
Lead proactive safety data reviews and form safety positions across Global Medical Safety
Support Health Authority interactions regarding safety and risk management
Assume responsibility for novel projects and innovate without defined processes
Lead cross-functional training of relevant stakeholders
Act as product or process Subject Matter Expert for audits and inspections
Participate in or lead department and cross-functional initiatives
Explore innovative ways to present data, prepare reports, and improve program efficiencies
Assist Directors with controlled documents and related tools
Manage unscheduled reports within the Aggregate Report Calendar
Manage activities within smaller Therapeutic Areas, as applicable
Line-manage contractor positions within the team, as applicable
Act as backup to the Therapeutic Area Lead as needed
Oversee deliverables prepared by other team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree Required: Healthcare-related or Biomedical Science (11+ years industry experience or equivalent)
Advanced Degree Preferred: Healthcare-related or Biomedical Science (8+ years industry experience or equivalent)
Medical writing or Pharmacovigilance (PV) experience required
Working knowledge of medical concepts and familiarity with safety activities in drug development and post marketing and global safety health authority requirements
Ability to understand and analyze complex medical-scientific data from a broad range of disciplines
Ability to interpret and present complex data to determine benefit-risk impact
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
Ability to effectively interact with stakeholders, including business partners
Ability to work in a matrix environment; proven leadership skills
Ability to plan work to meet deadlines and effectively handle multiple priorities
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to independently influence, negotiate, and communicate with internal and external customers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Business accident insurance
Group legal insurance
Pension plan
401(k) savings plan
Vacation – up to 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – up to 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
Long-term incentive program
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
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year