Manager, Compliance Risk Management

Johnson & Johnson MedTech; Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Leeds, UK seeks a Manager, Compliance Risk Management to lead identification, assessment, and mitigation of quality and regulatory risks across DePuy Synthes operations. You will partner with Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to strengthen a culture of quality and compliance.

The role requires 6–8 years in QA or risk management, a technical degree, and experience with audits, regulatory expectations, and risk analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, or related technical field is required.
• Advanced degree is preferred for senior leadership in QA/compliance.
• Experience in regulated medical device quality systems and audits is expected.
• Strong ability to assess risk, analyze data, and translate findings into actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance risk management activities across quality and regulatory risks.
• Develop and maintain risk management processes aligned with QMS and regulations.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to embed risk thinking in operations.
• Support internal and external audits with risk assessments and responses.
• Analyze trends and metrics to identify emerging compliance risks.
• Provide guidance and training on risk management principles and QA expectations.
• Ensure documentation and reporting of risks and mitigations.
• Drive continuous improvement of risk processes and quality systems.
• Communicate risk status and recommendations to QA leadership.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Risk management

Quality systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, or related technical discipline

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Risk management tools

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Job description

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

Quality

Job Sub Function

Quality Systems

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for position, located in MA Raynham , FL Palm Beach Gardens, ,IN Warsaw , NJ Raritan. Alternate Hybrid locations may be considered at Leeds ,UK or Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy;
MA Raynham : Requisition Number: R-094623
St. Anthony's Road, Leeds, UK - Requisition Number: R-095616
Loughbeg, Ringaskiddy - Requisition Number: R-095618

Job Overview

The Manager, Compliance Risk Management is a Quality Assurance leadership role responsible for identifying, assessing, and managing compliance risks across DePuy Synthes operations. This role plays a key part in ensuring adherence to quality system requirements and regulatory expectations while enabling business execution. The position partners closely with Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and other cross‑functional teams to proactively manage risk, support inspections, and strengthen a culture of quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead compliance risk management activities, including identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring of quality and regulatory risks.
• Develop and maintain risk management processes aligned with quality system and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to integrate risk‑based thinking into operational and quality decision‑making.
• Support internal and external audits and inspections by preparing risk assessments, documentation, and responses.
• Analyze trends, metrics, and quality data to identify emerging compliance risks and improvement opportunities.
• Provide guidance and training on compliance risk management principles and quality system expectations.
• Ensure effective documentation and reporting of compliance risks and mitigation actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance compliance risk processes and overall quality system effectiveness.
• Communicate risk status, priorities, and recommendations to Quality and business leadership.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required in engineering, life sciences, or a related technical discipline.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Required

• 6–8 years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance, Compliance, or Risk Management within a regulated industry (medical device preferred).
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, compliance risk management, and regulatory expectations.
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, and compliance‑related activities.
• Demonstrated ability to assess risk, analyze data, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Proven ability to work effectively in cross‑functional and matrixed environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders.

Preferred

• Experience in medical device quality systems and global regulatory environments.
• Prior people leadership or project leadership experience.
• Experience with risk management tools, methodologies, and quality metrics.
• Demonstrated success driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with FDA, ISO, and other applicable quality and regulatory standards.

Other

• Languages: English required.
• Travel: Moderate, primarily domestic.
• Certifications: Quality or compliance‑related certification (e.g., ASQ, RAC) preferred.

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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.

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Required Skills

Analytical Reasoning, Analytics Dashboards, Collaboration, Compliance Management, Data Gathering and Analysis, Data Quality, Incident Management, Performance Measurement, Process Improvements, Quality Control (QC), Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Services, Quality Standards, Risk Management, System Integration, Systems Analysis, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility

Preferred Skills

Analytical Reasoning, Analytics Dashboards, Collaboration, Compliance Management, Data Gathering and Analysis, Data Quality, Incident Management, Performance Measurement, Process Improvements, Quality Control (QC), Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Services, Quality Standards, Risk Management, System Integration, Systems Analysis, Tactical Planning, Technical Credibility