Najat Khan, PhD

Najat Khan, Ph.D., holds a unique combination of leadership roles at Janssen. As Chief Data Science Officer for R&D, Najat leads a team leveraging AI, machine learning, real-world data, and digital health across Janssen’s pharmaceutical pipeline. As Global Head of Strategy & Operations for R&D, Najat shapes Janssen’s R&D strategy, including pipeline decisions and strategic initiatives. This work advances the company’s mission of driving transformational innovation for patients and changing the trajectory of healthcare.

Prior to joining Janssen, Najat was a Partner at The Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Named on Endpoints News’ ’20 Under 40’ in 2022, she received her Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania.