Experienced Data Scientist, Advanced Analytics – MedTech Quality & Compliance

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions 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 jnj.com.

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Job Function:

Data Analytics & Computational Sciences

Job Sub Function:

Data Science

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Irvine, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is searching for the best talent for an Experienced Data Scientist, Advanced Analytics to join our Quality and Compliance Advanced Analytics Team. This position is based in Irvine, CA, with the option for remote work within the US. (Remote work options in the US may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.)

The Experienced Data Scientist, Advanced Analytics, will provide support for Johnson & Johnson MedTech companies. The MedTech Quality and Compliance Advanced Analytics Team has three main objectives:

• Designing and automating data pipelines to ensure consistency and reliability in data used for application and report development.

• Improving accessibility and understanding of data analytics across all MedTech businesses.

• Developing and implementing advanced analytics methodology and automation solutions to improve efficiency across MedTech Q&C.

The Experienced Data Scientist, Advanced Analytics role includes responsibilities for advanced analytics and data science application development. This position reports to Manager, Advanced Analytics and will be a part of the HMT Digital Solutions, Advanced Analytics Team, collaborating with a team of data scientists, engineers, statisticians, clinicians, etc. across the J&J MedTech sector.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with team members internal and external to the advanced analytics team to implement customer-centric solutions for data analytics and process improvements.

• Participates and leads projects with varying timelines (e.g. hours to weeks) and complexities.

• Develops, validates, and implements machine learning models to address business challenges and drive predictive insights.

• Researches and explores the application of Generative AI solutions to enhance analytics capabilities and automate processes.

• Designs processes and develops scripts (using R, Python, etc.) to perform and automate data analysis of large and complex datasets (e.g. data wrangling, NLP/text mining, statistical modeling, etc.).

• Creates visualizations and presentations to provide insights into different types of data for technical and lay audiences.

• Ensures data analysis and results are accurate and logically sound.

• Diagnoses and troubleshoots scripts and algorithms for potential issues.

• Identifies opportunities for optimization and recommends process improvements by anticipating customer needs.

• Proposes implementation strategy for projects and data pipelines of moderate to high complexity.

• Adopts new technology and best practices in the data science field to maintain progressive advantage in the industry.

• Executes routine processes and responding to ad hoc requests in a highly regulated, fast-paced quality system environment.

• Manages cross-functional, multi-level stakeholders and project requirements through effective communication.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• A Bachelor of Science degree in a technical field (e.g. Data Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, Life Sciences, Quality Engineering, Health Informatics etc.) is required.

• A minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience is desired.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Expertise in R, Python and SQL with experience in various data manipulation and analysis libraries.

• Proven ability to analyze, clean and summarize large datasets using a scripting language is required.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills is required. Attention to detail is critical to the success of this role.

• Professional application of Microsoft Office software (e.g. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote) is required.

• Proven understanding of statistical and machine learning concepts is required.

• Ability to prepare data analysis results for presentations and discussions (e.g. graphs, charts, slides, RMarkdown, etc.) is required.

• Capacity to manage multiple responsibilities and priorities is required.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment is required.

• Ability to work proactively, independently, and efficiently under limited supervision is required.

• Experience in R package development is highly preferred.

• Experience in software testing/validation is highly preferred.

• Experience in managing databases and servers is desired.

• Experience in project and stakeholder management is desired.

• Quality System and Medical Device experience preferred.

This position is based in Irvine, CA, with the option for remote work within the US. (Remote work options in the US may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the Company.)

Johnson & Johnson is an 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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. The anticipated base pay range for this position is $92,000 – $148,350. The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation’s performance over a calendar/performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
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 of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Advanced Analytics, Analytical Reasoning, Business Intelligence (BI), Business Writing, Coaching, Collaborating, Communication, Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Data Privacy Standards, Data Savvy, Data Science, Data Visualization, Econometric Models, Execution Focus, Technical Credibility, Technologically Savvy, Workflow Analysis