Director, Regulatory Affairs

Johnson & Johnson MedTech; Raynham (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is seeking a Director of Regulatory Affairs to lead regulatory strategy across Orthopaedics. The role supports multiple locator sites including Raynham, MA, and coordinates with R&D, Quality, and Global Marketing to enable timely device clearances.

The successful candidate will set strategy, manage complex submissions, and develop a high-performing regulatory team to ensure global compliance and successful product launches in key markets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required.
• M.S., M.E., PhD or MD is highly preferred.
• Senior leadership experience with regulatory strategy development is required.

Responsibilities

• Set regulatory strategy and lead regulatory submissions for devices.
• Lead and develop regulatory staff and cross-functional partnerships.
• Oversee 510(k), IDE, PMA, and global regulatory filings.
• Define regulatory direction for pipeline development and launches.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Global Marketing to drive launches.
• Monitor global regulatory changes and advise management on impact.

Skills

Regulatory strategy

Leadership

Cross-functional

Global regulatory

Regulatory submissions

Education

Bachelor's degree (technical)

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

Regulatory Affairs Group

Job Sub Function

Regulatory Affairs

Job Category

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

We are searching for the best talent for a Director, Regulatory Affairs to join our Orthopaedics team located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, West Chester, PA, Warsaw, IN or Raynham, MA.

Purpose

The Director, Regulatory Affairs is responsible for setting regulatory strategy, and in partnership with cross-functional teams, driving excellence in product innovation, launch and portfolio management. This position is also responsible for providing direction and leadership to the Regulatory Staff in the development and implementation of global regulatory strategies and processes to assure timely commercialization of products in key markets in compliance with current and appropriate worldwide regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities Include

In accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Leads and manages activities concerned with the submission and approval products to government regulatory agencies. Develops world-wide regulatory strategies to ensure rapid and timely approval of devices and continued regulatory support of marketed devices and other products.
• Administers Regulatory Affairs operations including setting strategic direction and communicates business goals and objectives.
• Oversees the preparation and maintenance of regulatory submissions and files including but not limited to 510(k)'s, IDE/IDE Supplements, PMA/PMA Supplements, HDE/HDE Supplements, Annual Reports, Design Dossiers/Change Notifications, and Technical Files for a diverse range of orthopaedic products, including Class III devices.
• Defines the strategic regulatory direction for pipeline development and global launch excellence for a significant dedicated R&D budget
• Partners with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Global Strategic Marketing leaders and other cross-functional leaders to develop and implement strategy for pipeline development and global launch excellence
• Exercise highly complex level of independent judgment and execution directly impacting the operational results of the business unit; manages, oversees and balances resource allocation across critical projects; and is responsible for regulatory aspects of product lifecycle management
• Lead and develop Regulatory staff to become future leaders
• Partners with Policy to monitor the regulatory environment globally and provide assessments of the impact of new and changing regulations on the company's research and development programs to management
• Establish and ensure deployment of learning initiatives and training of cross functional partners on current and emerging regulatory and related requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring aligned and coordinated contact and communication with global and regional/local regulatory agencies
• Ensures that company policies, procedures and practices are in compliance with appropriate regulatory requirements
• Assures timely regulatory clearances for key product launches in all key markets and assesses the current state of the department (organizational structure, competencies and skills) and implements a strategic vision and tactical plans consistent with the organizational and RA strategic objectives.
• Inspires, motivates and communicates vision to regulatory associates, peers.
• Identify and assess external innovation opportunities connected to the area of responsibility– both screening & technical due diligence (or designate team member)
• Represent Johnson & Johnson’s strategic focus area in various internal and external forums and strategy/interactions

Functional, Leadership, And Technical Competencies

• Connect by cultivating external relationships with regulators in key markets (in partnership with Regions, Policy and EU Strategy leads) and internally collaborating with the R&D, Med Affairs, Clinical Affairs, GSM and other partners.
• Shape by anticipating and influencing regulatory changes in key markets to maximize patient access to innovative technologies
• Lead by acquiring and developing a diverse team of talented regulatory professionals and transparently communicating in a constructive manner
• Deliver by mobilizing and inspiring an accountable team to deliver results for on-time clearances with a global and enterprise-wide mind-set and balance with strategic and short-term goals
• Strategic thinking and ability to partner and Influence key stakeholders at senior levels.
• Leverages expert scientific and technical understanding of medical devices and/or biologics to serve as an expert resource and strategic partner for development and planning throughout the product lifecycle in applicable markets (for example, partnering with business partners to proactively address safety issues).
• Builds, sustains, and rewards a culture of innovative thinking, informed risk taking, intellectual curiosity, and the continual learning of scientific, technological, and Regulatory developments.
• Leverages expertise to educate and coach others on the development and execution of business plans and Regulatory Affairs strategies with a focus on innovative results.
• Advises and challenges others, including cross functional business partners, to ensure the best business-level best decisions are consistently made within the organization and based on the Credo. Makes and stands behind complex and difficult decisions in ambiguous situations with a large potential impact on the organization.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelors’ degree within a technical related discipline is required. M.S., M.E., PhD or MD is highly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years relevant / regulated industry experience is required. Previous experience with medical devices and digital surgical robotics is strongly preferred.
• Senior leadership experience is required, including line management of multiple levels of reporting.
• Demonstrated track record of developing and executing global regulatory strategies that align with business deliverables is required.