Johnson & Johnson

Senior Regulatory Affairs Program Lead (OTTAVA) - MedTech Surgery

Johnson & Johnson • $125K — $201K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  • 6+ years of regulatory affairs experience in medical devices, including software-enabled systems.
  • Proven track record in securing regulatory approvals (e.g., 510(k)s, IDEs, De Novos).
  • Ability to collaborate and navigate through ambiguity.
  • Excellent cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and execute regulatory strategies for new product development (NPD) and lifecycle management (LCM).
  • Act as strategic regulatory lead throughout product development, submission, and approval processes.
  • Provide regulatory expertise on electromechanical devices with software functionality.
  • Prepare and submit regulatory documentation for US market access, including FDA submissions.
  • Execute sustaining activities such as change assessments and registrations.

Benefits

  • Consolidated retirement plan and 401(k) savings plan participation.
  • 120 hours of vacation per year.
  • 40 hours of sick time per year (varies by state regulations).
  • 13 days of holiday pay plus floating holidays yearly.
  • 480 hours of parental leave within one year of child birth/adoption.
Full Job Description
Job Function:
Regulatory Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:
Regulatory Affairs

Job Category:
Professional

All Job Posting Locations:
Remote (US), Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

About Surgery

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

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that's reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world's most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting.

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

We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Regulatory Affairs Program Lead to support our OTTAVA robotics group. Preference will be given to candidates located within a commutable distance of Santa Clara, CA however remote options will be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the company.

Purpose: In joining our growing regulatory team, the Sr. Regulatory Affairs Program Lead will help OTTAVA reach US and international regulatory (NPD) approval goals. Under minimal supervision, the selected candidate will lead regulatory strategy development and execution for the robotic systems portfolio. They will work closely with exceptional engineering and clinical teams, supporting product development stages, generating submission ready documentation, and authoring regulatory submissions. Additionally, this individual will support health authority communications.

You will be responsible for:
• Prepare and execute regulatory strategies for NPD and LCM projects.
• Serve as strategic regulatory lead across product development, submission, approval, and LCM activities.
• Serves as a regulatory SME on cross-functional partners with strong knowledge of electromechanical devices with software enabled functionality. Responsibilities include conducting reviews and providing expert regulatory feedback for specifications, device testing, risk management, labeling and other relevant documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements and with positioning for regulatory submission.
• Prepare and submits regulatory information required to obtain timely US market access, including preparation, writing and filing of FDA submissions (e.g., Q-submissions, IDEs, De Novo, 510(k)s). Lead FDA meeting preparation.
• Executes sustaining activities including change assessments, Letter To File, registrations and renewals.
• Support global health authorities' submissions technical documents.
• Applies expert knowledge of guidances, regulations, and standards relevant to product portfolio.
• Support audits.

Qualifications / Requirements:
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree required; Advanced Degree strongly preferred.
• At least 6+ years of regulatory affairs experience in medical devicesincluding experience with software-enabled systems.
• Proven track record of securing regulatory approvals (e.g., 510ks, IDEs, De Novos)
• Proven ability to be highly collaborative & flexible - comfortable navigating through ambiguity
• Excellent cross-functional communicator; able to influence within the regulatory team and across functions.
• Independent strategic thinker, able to synthesize regulatory pertinent information (guidances, regulations, trends., etc.) to provide regulatory strategy that drives towards business priorities/needs.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• Experienced in evaluating new regulatory requirements as well as regulatory changes for projects impact.
• Experienced leading multiple projects with complex level of detail.
• Experience supporting US market.
• This position may require up to 10% travel.

Preferred Qualifications
• Previous experience health authority meetings and preparation for meetings
• Experience with vision systems, robotics, and connected medical platforms.
• Experience with IEC 60601 series and ISO 10993-1.
• Strong knowledge of FDA software and cybersecurity regulatory requirements.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:
Analytical Reasoning, Business Writing, Coaching, Collaboration, Communication, Legal Support, Problem Solving, Product Licensing, Public Policies, Regulatory Affairs Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Development, Regulatory Environment, Regulatory Reporting, Risk Assessments, Strategic Thinking

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$125,000.00 - $201,250.00

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)).

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

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