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Job Function:

Product Safety

Job Sub** **Function:

Pharmacovigilance

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

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Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

We are searching for the best talent for a Literature Surveillance Scientist to be onsite in Raritan, NJ.

A pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified. However, all applications will be considered.

Purpose:

The Literature Surveillance Scientist (LSS) is responsible for the benefit/risk assessment of references retrieved in the global weekly literature search for assigned products and classes, and will execute clear, concise, and timely communications regarding potential new safety information to the Medical Safety Officer (MSO) as per standard procedures.

The LSS is expected to possess and remain current in their knowledge of the Reference Safety Information (CCDS, IB, others), Risk Management Plans, and other global safety documents for assigned products. The LSS will utilize this context to critically review the published and pre-publication literature for the identification of potential signals, and will select references and draft MAH comments to be included in scheduled aggregate reports.

In addition, they will participate in the ongoing assessment of literature surveillance processes, systems, and internal controls to assure that qualitative and quantitative service goals are met.

You will be responsible for:

• Assume primary responsibility for a portfolio of assigned products requiring scheduled weekly global literature surveillance.

• Review search outputs for potential signals, and write a cogent, concise escalation rationale to the MSO when warranted.

• Assess search outputs for aggregate reporting criteria, write draft company comments, and present/defend verbally and in writing to the Medical Safety Officer and product team.

• In collaboration with Medical Safety Officer, identify medical concepts for class searches and topics of interest for scheduled surveillance.

• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of assigned products and classes, including but not limited to current reference safety information and risk management plans.

• Participate in the ongoing assessment of literature surveillance processes, systems, and internal controls to assure that qualitative and quantitative service goals are met.

• Participate in special projects as determined by the Head, Global Literature Surveillance.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree is required

• Healthcare Professional (Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, PharmD, MD) is highly preferred

Required:

• Minimum 6-8 years of relevant experience in combination with education

• Minimum 2 years of work experience in a healthcare or pharmacovigilance setting

• Ability to rapidly assimilate and apply new product and class information

• Ability to clearly and concisely summarize medical literature in writing and in presentations for audiences of diverse professional backgrounds

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred:

• Experience in a pharmacovigilance literature surveillance or medical writing role

• Experience with pharmacovigilance literature reference management tools and workflows

The anticipated base pay range for this position in the US is $115,000 to $197,800.

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; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 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

For additional general information on company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

This job posting is anticipated to close on May 11, 2025. The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.

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 and 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, please email the Employee Health Support Center ([email protected]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$115,000-197,800

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

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)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. 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; for employees who reside in the State of Washington – up to 56 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. http://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.