Senior Scientist, Biostatistics

Johnson & Johnson

. Provide statistical input into the clinical development of drugs for treatment of cancer.

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $112,000 - $180,550 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in statistical analysis and clinical study design, with a strong foundation in oncology and regulatory compliance. Proficient in statistical software and effective communication for scientific presentations and reports.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PhD In Statistics Or Related FieldStatistical Analysis PlansSAS And R ProficiencyGood Clinical Practices KnowledgeOncology Experience

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Hard Skills

Statistical AnalysisClinical Data AnalysisClinical Study DesignStatistical ReportingProcess ImprovementTraining DevelopmentAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsFormal Presentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

SASR

Industry Keywords

Clinical DevelopmentOncology Therapeutic AreaSolid TumorsHematologic MalignanciesCancer InterceptionBiomarkersTumor Microenvironment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Spring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide statistical input into the clinical development of drugs for treatment of cancer.
Work with the clinical team in designing clinical studies.
Lead and author statistical analysis plans.
Conduct statistical analyses.
Provide statistical input to clinical study reports.
Provide input in preparing scientific presentations and manuscripts.
Participate in process improvement, training, standards development, and enhancing statistical technical expertise.
Liaise with statisticians and therapeutic area leaders, internal SAS programmers, clinical trial managers, regulatory affairs, medical writing, and other disciplines.
Support the Oncology Therapeutic Area, including solid tumors or hematologic malignancies, cancer interception, biomarkers, and early changes in the tumor microenvironment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Ph D in Statistics or related field, OR a Master’s Degree with at least six (6) years of clinical data analysis experience, is required.
Working knowledge of statistical software such as SAS and R is required.
Experience and knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and regulatory requirements for clinical drug development, including the conduct of clinical trials is preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including formal presentation skills are required.
Excellent analytical skills are required.
Experience presenting to technical and lay groups at public meetings is preferred.
Experience working in the area of Oncology is a plus.
Ability to work in Raritan, NJ, Titusville, NJ, Spring House, PA, or San Diego, CA, on a hybrid schedule.
May require up to approximately 10% international and domestic travel.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid schedule: 3 days per week working on site and 2 days per week working remotely
Retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick 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 year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
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 period10 days
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year