Senior Source Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Johnson & Johnson; Leeds; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Well-being programs

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Sr. Source Regulatory Compliance Specialist to execute and support regulatory activities for sourcing and supplier operations. You will partner with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Procurement to ensure suppliers and contract manufacturers meet regulatory and quality standards.

This role impacts product quality, audit readiness, and supply continuity while supporting continuous improvement in supplier governance across the region.

Qualifications

• Typically 4–6 years of experience in regulatory compliance, quality, or supply chain in a regulated industry.
• Experience leading supplier audits, inspections, or compliance assessments.
• Ability to manage complex compliance topics and documentation with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute supplier audits and ensure adherence to regulatory and quality standards.
• Support oversight for suppliers, contract manufacturers, and external services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to qualify and manage suppliers.
• Interpret regulatory requirements and translate into sourcing expectations.
• Support internal and external audits and health authority inspections.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Quality management

Supply chain oversight

Audits & inspections

Analytical thinking

Documentation accuracy

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Regulatory Affairs

Advanced degree preferred

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 & Compliance Audit

Job Category

Professional

All Job Posting Locations

Blackpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom, Cork, Cork, Ireland, Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Job Overview

The Sr. Source Regulatory Compliance Specialist is responsible for executing and supporting regulatory compliance activities related to sourcing, suppliers, and externally provided processes. This role ensures that suppliers, contract manufacturers, and sourced materials comply with applicable regulatory requirements, quality system standards, and internal policies. The position has a direct impact on product quality, audit readiness, and supply continuity by partnering closely with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Procurement teams across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute source regulatory compliance activities including supplier audit execution, investigation approval, and objective evidence review, to ensure adherence to regulatory and quality system requirements
• Support compliance oversight for suppliers, contract manufacturers, and externally provided services.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs teams to support compliant supplier qualification and lifecycle management.
• Interpret regulatory requirements and support translation into sourcing and supplier compliance expectations.
• Support internal audits, external audits, and health authority inspections related to sourcing and supplier compliance.
• Monitor compliance risks, trends, and supplier performance metrics; support corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of compliance documentation, records, and reports.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen supplier compliance governance and effectiveness.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Engineering, Life Sciences, Supply Chain, or a related discipline (required).
• Advanced degree in a scientific or regulatory field (preferred).

Required

Experience and Skills:

• Typically 4-6 years of experience in Regulatory Compliance, Quality, Supply Chain, or related roles within a regulated industry.
• Working knowledge of regulatory and quality requirements impacting sourcing and supplier operations.
• Experience leading supplier audits, inspections, or compliance assessments.
• Ability to manage complex compliance topics and documentation with strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience in medical devices, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with global regulatory and supplier compliance expectations.
• Experience working in a global or matrixed organization.
• Exposure to regulatory inspections involving supplier or contract manufacturing oversight.
• Quality or Regulatory certifications (e.g., RAC, ASQ).

Other

• Language: English required, additional European language preferred
• Travel: moderate regional; limited international travel.
• Certifications: Quality or Regulatory certifications preferred but not required.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.

Required Skills

Preferred Skills

Agile Internal Audit, Analytical Reasoning, Audit and Compliance Trends, Communication, Compliance Management, Compliance Policies, Compliance Risk, Controls Compliance, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Quality Auditing, Quality Control (QC), Quality Standards, Regulatory Environment, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

The Anticipated Base Pay Range For This Position Is

€63,300.00 - €101,315.00

Benefits

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.