Director, Regulatory & Scientific Affairs

Johnson & Johnson

Director of Regulatory & Scientific Affairs providing strategic leadership at DePuy Synthes. Overseeing technology platforms to ensure regulatory compliance across orthopedic portfolio.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRaynham • Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $258,750 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership at the intersection of regulatory affairs, scientific engagement, and R&D technology enablement
Partner closely with R&D, Quality, Scientific Affairs, and IT leaders to ensure technology-enabled regulatory strategies
Own the R&D Technology strategy and roadmap supporting Regulatory Affairs and Scientific Affairs
Serve as the primary technology liaison to Regulatory and Scientific Affairs leadership
Lead modernization and simplification of Regulatory & Scientific Affairs technology landscapes
Provide executive-level reporting on technology risks, roadmap progress, and investment outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

10-12 years of experience in regulatory affairs, scientific affairs, R&D, or related technology-enabled functions within medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or life sciences
Proven leadership experience at a senior manager or director level, managing complex, cross-functional teams and programs
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks impacting MedTech (e.g., FDA, EU MDR, ISO standards) and their technology implications
Demonstrated ability to translate regulatory and scientific requirements into scalable technology solutions
Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills
English proficiency required; additional languages preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive work environment
Wellness programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

Regulatory AffairsScientific AffairsR&D ManagementTechnology Solutions DevelopmentCross-Functional Team Leadership

Soft Skills

Decision-MakingExecutive Communication