Johnson & Johnson

Manager, Global UDI Process & Governance

Johnson & Johnson • $102K — $177K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Information Systems, or related field required; Master's preferred.
  • 6-8 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, or process engineering, preferably in medical devices.
  • Proven expertise in UDI regulations and global regulatory frameworks (FDA, EU MDR).
  • Solid understanding of quality systems, data governance, and computerized system validation.
  • Experience leading cross-functional, global initiatives in a matrixed organization.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk-based decision-making skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the global UDI program ensuring FDA, EU MDR, and international regulatory compliance.
  • Drive governance related to UDI Health Authority records for data owners.
  • Own and manage UDI processes, procedures, and controls to align with standards.
  • Collaborate with technology teams to ensure UDI process capabilities are maintained.
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and R&D teams.
  • Support regulatory inspections and audits related to UDI compliance.
  • Monitor global regulatory trends to adapt UDI processes accordingly.

Benefits

  • Eligibility for the company's retirement plan and 401(k) savings plan.
  • Participation in the company’s long-term incentive program.
  • 120 hours of vacation per calendar year.
  • Sick time of up to 56 hours per calendar year depending on state residency.
  • 13 days of holiday pay, including floating holidays.
Full Job Description

Job Function:

Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function:

Project/Program Management

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Irvine, California, United States of America, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson MedTech is recruiting for a Manager, Global UDI Process and Governance, located in Raritan, NJ, Irvine, CA and Jacksonville, FL!


The Manager, Global UDI Process and Governance is a key leadership role within J&J MedTech, responsible for ensuring global compliance, process, and execution of Unique Device Identification (UDI) requirements across the J&J MedTech portfolio. This role partners closely with Regulatory Affairs, IT, Supply Chain, R&D, and Commercial teams to ensure UDI data capabilities, process readiness, data governance, and regulatory compliance across global markets.

This position offers the opportunity to lead a globally impactful compliance program that directly supports patient safety, product traceability, and regulatory readiness while shaping scalable, futureready UDI processes and capabilities.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and govern the global UDI program, ensuring compliance with FDA, EU MDR, and other applicable international UDI regulations.
  • Drive governance for functional data owners connected to UDI Health Authority records.
  • Own UDIrelated processes, procedures, and controls, ensuring alignment with quality/regulatory standards.
  • Partner with technology and digital teams to ensure capabilities to execute UDI related processes are established and maintained to meet UDI requirements.
  • Lead crossfunctional collaboration with Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, R&D, and Commercial teams to ensure governance is met with data and execution.
  • Support and participate in regulatory inspections, internal audits, and health authority interactions related to UDI compliance.
  • Monitor global regulatory trends and translate new or evolving UDI requirements into scalable business and quality management system processes.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance UDI data utilization, efficiency, and compliance sustainability including ownership of required periodic reviews to demonstrate effective processes and execution to compliance requirements.
  • Provide coaching and leadership to team members and stakeholders to strengthen UDI knowledge and capabilities across the organization.

Qualifications

Education

  • Required: Bachelors degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • Preferred: Masters degree in a scientific, technical, or business discipline.

Experience and Skills

Required:

  • 68 years of proven experience in Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, or process engineering within a regulated industry (medical devices strongly preferred).
  • Proven experience with UDI regulations and global regulatory frameworks (e.g., FDA, EU MDR).
  • Solid understanding of quality systems, data governance, and computerized system validation.
  • Proven ability to lead crossfunctional, global initiatives in a matrixed organization.
  • Experience supporting audits and/or regulatory inspections.
  • Strong analytical, problemsolving, and riskbased decisionmaking skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred:

  • Experience working with enterprise systems supporting UDI and product data (e.g., ERP, PLM, labeling systems).
  • Prior peopleleadership or matrix leadership experience.
  • Experience within complex medical device portfolios.
  • Familiarity with new product introduction, global supply chain, and labeling processes.
  • Change management or continuous improvement experience in regulated environments.

Other

  • Language: English (additional languages a plus).
  • Travel: Up to 15%, domestic and international.
  • Certifications: ASQ, RAC, or equivalent quality/regulatory certifications preferred.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Agile Decision Making, Agility Jumps, Analytics Insights, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Expectation Management, Leadership, Organizational Project Management, Organizing, Process Improvements, Program Management, Project Management Methodology (PMM), Project Management Office (PMO), Project Management Tools, Project Reporting, Quality Assurance (QA), Statement of Work (SOW), Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$102,000.00 - $177,100.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

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



This position is eligible to participate in the Companys 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 30 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

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