Senior Director Quality Post-Market Surveillance and Innovation Excellence

Johnson Johnson; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 178,000 - 307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 120 hours/yr

Sick time 40–56 hrs/yr (state-based)

Holiday pay 13 days/yr

Parental Leave 480 hours/yr

Bereavement Leave 240 hours/yr

Caregiver Leave 80 hours/yr

Volunteer Leave 32 hours/yr

Military Spouse Time-Off 80 hours/yr

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson in Danvers, MA is seeking a Senior Director of Quality for Post‑Market Surveillance and Innovation Excellence to shape the quality strategy for the Heart Recovery platform.

You will lead complaint management and Post‑Market Surveillance, driving CAPA, risk management, and global regulatory compliance across the product lifecycle.

This senior role requires 10+ years in medical devices quality leadership and a strong executive presence to influence cross‑functional partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, biomedical engineering, or a related technical discipline; an advanced degree is preferred.
• At least 10 years of progressive quality leadership experience in medical devices or highly regulated industries with complaint management experience.
• At least five years of people‑leadership experience directing multidisciplinary quality teams in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Proven expertise in global quality systems and post‑market regulatory requirements (FDA QMSR, 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, EU MDR).
• Proven ability to translate post‑market data and analytics into risk‑based executive decisions and measurable improvements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior Quality leader and strategic advisor translating priorities into an integrated quality strategy.
• Provide executive oversight of the Complaint Management and Post‑Market Surveillance organizations with high‑performing teams.
• Define and advance the organizational capability strategy for Post‑Market Surveillance and Innovation Excellence.
• Partner with cross‑functional leaders to align quality priorities with platform strategy and lifecycle objectives.
• Maintain accountability for end‑to‑end complaint management process including intake, triage, investigation, and regulatory reporting.
• Set strategic direction and governance for Post‑Market Surveillance including signal detection and risk assessment.
• Ensure timely, risk‑based evaluation and escalation of post‑market issues with CAPA actions.
• Support the design and governance of an integrated lifecycle management framework linking quality areas.
• Establish cross‑functional decision rights and acceptance criteria for changes across R&D, Manufacturing, and QA.
• Champion fit‑for‑purpose quality systems, data governance, and analytics for closed‑loop traceability.
• Maintain inspection‑ready processes and records per FDA QMSR, ISO 13485, EU MDR.
• Lead regulatory responses and submissions for post‑market safety communications.
• Establish performance indicators, dashboards, and management reviews for quality and lifecycle metrics.
• Represent Quality in senior leadership forums to balance patient safety with business needs.

Skills

Compliance Management

Continuous Improvement

CAPA

Developing Others

Fact‑Based Decision Making

Inclusive Leadership

ISO 9001

Leadership

Performance Measurement

Quality Control

Quality Management Systems

Quality Processes

Quality Standards

SOP

Strategic Thinking

Succession Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Job Function

Quality

Job Sub Function

Customer/Commercial Quality

Job Category

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations

Danvers, Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Description

Position Summary

The Senior Director, Quality — Post-Market Surveillance and Innovation Excellence is a senior quality executive responsible for shaping and executing the quality strategy that supports the Heart Recovery platform and Innovation Excellence organization. This leader provides enterprise-level direction for Complaint Management and Post-Market Surveillance, with accountability for organizational capability, governance, regulatory compliance, and sustained operational performance. The role establishes an integrated product lifecycle management framework that connects post‑market intelligence with risk management, design controls, change control, CAPA, manufacturing, and supply chain quality to protect patient safety, strengthen product performance, and enable timely, risk‑based business decisions across the marketed product portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior Quality leader and strategic advisor to the Innovation Excellence organization, translating business priorities, product risk, and regulatory expectations into an integrated quality strategy and execution roadmap.
• Provide executive oversight of the Complaint Management and Post-Market Surveillance organizations, building high‑performing, accountable teams through clear priorities, strong governance, talent development, succession planning, and measurable performance objectives.
• Define and advance the organizational capability strategy for Post‑Market Surveillance and Innovation Excellence, ensuring the operating model, expertise, processes, systems, and capacity are positioned to meet evolving business and regulatory needs.
• Partner with Innovation Excellence, Sustaining Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, Research and Development, Manufacturing, Medical Safety, Supply Chain, and Quality Assurance leaders to align quality priorities with platform strategy and lifecycle objectives.
• Maintain accountability for the end‑to‑end complaint management process, including intake, triage, investigation, root‑cause analysis, trending, escalation, reportability assessment, and timely regulatory reporting.
• Set the strategic direction and governance for Post‑Market Surveillance, including signal detection, risk assessment, cohort analysis, periodic safety reporting, and recommendations for field actions or other risk‑control measures.
• Ensure timely, risk‑based evaluation and escalation of post‑market issues; drive systemic corrective and preventive actions that reduce repeat events, improve product performance, and strengthen the overall safety and compliance profile.
• Support the design, implementation, and governance of an integrated lifecycle management framework that connects complaint handling, Post‑Market Surveillance, risk management, design controls, change control, CAPA, manufacturing, and supply chain quality.
• Establish clear cross‑functional decision rights, handoffs, acceptance criteria, and verification strategies for product and process changes across Research and Development, Sustaining Engineering, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality.
• Champion fit‑for‑purpose quality systems, digital capabilities, data governance, and analytics that provide closed‑loop traceability from field observations through design or process changes and verification of effectiveness.
• Maintain inspection‑ready complaint and Post‑Market Surveillance processes, systems, and records in accordance with FDA QMSR, ISO 13485, EU MDR, and other applicable global requirements.
• Lead executive responses to regulatory inquiries; direct inspection‑readiness activities; and provide quality leadership for regulatory submissions, safety communications, and commitments associated with post‑market findings.
• Establish and communicate meaningful performance indicators, dashboards, and management reviews for complaints, Post‑Market Surveillance, CAPA effectiveness, lifecycle management, and organizational health; use insights to drive prioritization, investment, and continuous improvement.
• Represent Quality in senior leadership forums and influence complex decisions by balancing patient safety, product performance, compliance obligations, operational feasibility, and business continuity.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences, biomedical engineering, or a related technical discipline; an advanced degree is preferred.
• At least 10 years of progressive quality leadership experience in medical devices (Class III devices), combination products, or another highly regulated industry, including substantial responsibility for complaint management and Post‑Market Surveillance.
• At least five years of people‑leadership experience directing multidisciplinary quality teams and developing leaders in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated expertise in global quality‑system and post‑market regulatory requirements, including FDA QMSR and 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, EU MDR, and applicable vigilance and reporting obligations.
• Proven success leading cross‑functional product lifecycle initiatives and integrating design controls, risk management, CAPA, change control, manufacturing, supply chain quality, and post‑market processes.
• Demonstrated ability to translate post‑market data, quality signals, and analytics into risk‑based executive decisions, strategic priorities, and measurable improvements in patient safety and product performance.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders, navigate ambiguity, lead through change, and clearly communicate complex quality and regulatory matters.

Travel and Work Location

Travel of up to 25% may be required to support company sites, suppliers, and regulatory engagements. The position is based in Danvers, Massachusetts, and is expected to operate in accordance with the applicable flexible‑work arrangement policy.

Required Skills

Compliance Management, Continuous Improvement, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Developing Others, Fact‑Based Decision Making, Inclusive Leadership, ISO 9001, Leadership, Performance Measurement, Quality Control (QC), Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Processes, Quality Standards, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Strategic Thinking, Succession Planning

Preferred Skills

Compliance Management, Continuous Improvement, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Developing Others, Fact‑Based Decision Making, Inclusive Leadership, ISO 9001, Leadership, Performance Measurement, Quality Control (QC), Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Processes, Quality Standards, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Strategic Thinking, Succession Planning

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$178,000.00 - $307,050.00

Additional Description For Pay Transparency

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long‑term incentive program.

Benefits

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time‑off benefits:

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Interview Process Inclusion

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