Sr Manager Surgery Quality & Compliance (Q&C) Transformation Lead-DURATION BASED

Biopharma Asia; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 127,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term incentive program

Retirement and Savings plan (401(k) /

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Manager for Surgery Quality & Compliance Transformation Lead to drive the Q&C program at the Raritan, New Jersey site. This duration-based assignment runs through December 31, 2028, overseeing Phase 1 and Phase 2 execution and value realization.

You will lead cross-functional teams, partner with BU/COE, and ensure portfolio and program governance align with regulatory and business goals. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Business Management or Quality Systems Management required.
• Graduate degree preferred to support advanced responsibilities.
• Extensive leadership and program management experience in regulated industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish accurate, validated portfolio baseline and ensure initiatives documented for execution.
• Serve as primary BU/Optimize PMO contact; coordinate with DRIs and SL leaders.
• Maintain BU portfolio tracker/PMO tool; ensure records remain current.
• Lead portfolio execution, manage risks, ensure benefits realized and reported.
• Drive development and implementation of Total Cost of Quality program and CoQ workstream.

Skills

AI solution evaluation

Budget Management

BPM

Business Requirements Analysis

Compliance Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Developing Others

Fact-Based Decision Making

Inclusive Leadership

ISO 9001

Leadership

Process Governance

Process Optimization

Quality Control

Quality Standards

Quality Validation

SOP

Strategic Thinking

Tactical Thinking

Team Management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Business Management, or Quality Systems Management

Graduate 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:

Business Process Quality

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is currently seeking a Sr Manager Surgery Quality & Compliance (Q&C) Transformation Lead to belocated in Raritan, New Jersey. This is a duration-based project expected to conclude on December 31, 2028.

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments.

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech

You will be responsible for:

Phase 1

Confirmation & validation of initiatives

Establish an accurate, validated portfolio baseline and ensure all initiatives are documented and ready for execution.

Serve as the primary point of contact between the BU and the Optimize PMO

Partner with Program Leads, S&D Leaders, and initiative DRIs to gather and validate initiative information

Maintain the BU portfolio tracker / PMO tool so all initiative records stay current

Member of OnePlan implementation team

Follow up with DRIs for status, savings estimates, assumptions, timing, and supporting documentation

Drive resolution of missing information, data quality issues, and validation gaps

Confirm annual savingsand investment phasing by year

Phase 2 – 2027 +

Execution & value realization

OnePlan SPOC for BU/COE

Drive portfolio execution, proactively manage risks, and ensure benefits are realized and reported accurately

Support the development & implementation of the Total Cost of Quality program and serve on the CoQ workstream.

Monitor execution of all initiatives within the BU portfolio

Track milestone completion and overall project health

Run regular reviews with project teams on status, risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans

Update scope, timelines, savings, investments, and resource changes as initiatives evolve

Ensure projects comply with required stage-gate and governance processes

Record actual savingsand investments and align to financial reporting

Escalate risksand partner with owners on mitigation and recovery plans

Financial Acumen is a needed capability.

Drive/ Lead program and individual projects including communication, execution, deliverables tracking, deployment and escalation to leadership

Planisware tracking & updates for programs

Track G&O and it’s execution across portfolio

Business acumen and negotiation

Qualifications / Requirements:

An undergraduate degreein Engineering, Science, Business, Business Management, or Quality Systems Management is required.A graduate degreeispreferred.

Minimum of10years of related work experience;2+ years of leadership experience in Quality Assurance within Medical Device, Diagnostic, Pharmaceutical,or other regulated industries.

Project Managementexperience.

Critical thinking and investigativeskills.

Preferred:

Experience in international Medical Device regulations.

Knowledgeand experience in portfolio management and project execution.

Cross-functional (matrix) project management expertise withstrategy development, planning,andcorresponding measurable business results.

Understanding the interdependence of product development, manufacturing,and delivery to the customer.

Demonstrated track record of creating and maintaining strong relationships across multiple disciplines.

Driving alignment and consensus with project teams; ability to achieve resultscollaboratively.

Leadershipacross diverse organizations in terms of scope, experience,and geographic presence.

Demonstrated success in managing complexity.

Other:

Up to 10% travel may be required.

Candidates must already have authorization to work in the country of employment. Immigration sponsorship and relocation support are not available for this position.

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.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers . Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

AI solution evaluation, Budget Management, Business Process Management (BPM), Business Requirements Analysis, Compliance Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Developing Others, Fact-Based Decision Making, Inclusive Leadership, ISO 9001, Leadership, Process Governance, Process Optimization, Quality Control (QC), Quality Standards, Quality Validation, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Strategic Thinking, Tactical Thinking, Team Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$127,000.00 - $218,500.00

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.

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