Quality & Compliance Risk Leader

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

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.