Manager, E.U. Medical Device & IVD Regulation

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Allschwil; Hybrid; CHF 110.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Zusammenfassung

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine seeks a Manager, EU Medical Devices & IVD Regulation to lead regulatory strategy and QMS integration for our global clinical development programs. You will act as the subject matter expert on EU MDR/IVDR, guiding cross-functional teams across Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Clinical Development and Data Science in Beerse, Switzerland, or related sites.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field and at least 5 years in pharma/biotech

Qualifikationen

• Experience with EU MDR/IVDR and FDA medical device regulations.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into QMS controls, procedures and training.
• Strong cross-functional partnering with Regulatory, Quality, Legal and Clinical teams.

Aufgaben

• Monitor and interpret new EU MDR/IVDR regulations and assess impact on Clinical Development and QMS.
• Lead regulatory impact assessments, gap analyses, risk evaluations and implementation plans.
• Support audits, inspections, CAPAs and continuous improvement initiatives while driving governance documents.

Kenntnisse

EU MDR/IVDR regulations

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality management systems

Risk assessment

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences / Pharmacy / Engineering / Quality Management

Jobbeschreibung

All Job Posting Locations

Allschwil, Basel-Country, Switzerland, Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

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.

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function

R&D Operations

Job Sub Function

Laboratory Operations

Job Category

Professional

Job Description

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Manager, EU Medical Devices & IVD Regulation!

Located in Beerse, Belgium; Allschwil, Switzerland; or Maidenhead, UK!

As a key member of the R&D Global Development organization, you will serve as the subject matter expert for EU Medical Device and In Vitro Diagnostic Regulations, ensuring their effective integration within the Clinical Quality Management System (QMS).

In this highly visible global role, you will influence regulatory compliance strategies, lead complex regulatory impact assessments, and partner across Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development, Medical Safety, Data Science and Therapeutic Areas to support innovative clinical research programs involving medical devices, diagnostics and combination products.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop future regulatory compliance frameworks while driving process excellence and innovation across Johnson & Johnson's global clinical development organization!

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess new EU MDR/IVDR regulations, standards and guidance, evaluating their impact on Clinical Development and the Clinical QMS. Lead regulatory impact assessments, including gap analyses, risk evaluations and implementation strategies.
• Serve as the primary R&D Quality lead for assigned MDR/IVDR initiatives, partnering with Regulatory, Quality, Legal and business partners. Drive updates to QMS processes, SOPs, training programmes and governance documentation to ensure ongoing compliance and inspection readiness.
• Support audits, inspections, CAPAs and continuous improvement initiatives while finding opportunities for automation and operational excellence.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering, Quality Management or a related field required. Advanced degree preferred.

Experience and Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience within pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostics, biotechnology or clinical research environments. Experience in quality systems, regulatory compliance, clinical development or related functions.
• Demonstrated expert knowledge of EU MDR, EU IVDR and/or FDA medical device regulations (including 21 CFR Subchapter H, Part 809 and 510(k)), with practical application in clinical development or clinical research.
• Proven ability to interpret regulations, conduct impact and gap assessments, and translate requirements into effective QMS controls, procedures and training programmes. Experience in leading complex cross-functional projects and managing risk, change and compliance initiatives within a regulated environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and partner management skills, with the ability to influence across global matrix organizations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred

• Experience within medical device, IVD, companion diagnostics, software-enabled medical technologies or combination product development. Clinical trial, GCP and ICH guideline experience, including risk-based quality management approaches.
• Experience supporting health authority inspections, audits, CAPA programmes and quality issue management activities. Knowledge of digital tools, data-driven quality solutions and intelligent automation approaches.

About Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Why Join Us?

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Through innovation in healthcare, we are working to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and where solutions are personal.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit Johnson & Johnson Careers.

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.

Preferred Skills

Critical Thinking, Data Management and Informatics, Epidemiology, Ethical and Participant Safety Considerations, Inventory Management, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Safety, Mental Agility, Preclinical Research, Problem Solving, Process Improvements, Research and Development, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Strategic Thinking, Technical Credibility, Vendor Management

Benefits

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits* an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

• This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.