Sr. Program Lead, Regulatory Affairs

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions 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: Regulatory Affairs Group Job Sub Function: Regulatory Affairs Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Irvine, California, United States of America Job Description: Johnson & Johnson MedTech is currently seeking a Sr Program Lead, Regulatory Affairs to join our team located in Irvine, CA. 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 JOB SUMMARY Develop and implement regulatory strategies and processes to assure timely global commercialization of products in compliance with applicable regulations and standards.

Under limited supervision and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position: Ensure compliance with global regulations and regulating agencies. Interpret the intent of regulations and policies and provide such information to project teams and management. Instill and drive a regulatory culture. Establish and support policies and standards for the measurement of new products. Develop IDE/510K/ and PMA submissions for class II and III medical devices. Conduct submission negotiations with the global regulatory agencies as needed, including pre-submission identification of requirements and strategy and post submission negotiations to ensure timely approval. Maintain proficiency on regulatory requirements and develop and maintain rapport with regulatory reviewers, project team members. Provide continuing regulatory education and dissemination of regulatory information to the product development, marketing, and clinical groups. Manage the generation of documentation to be submitted to worldwide governmental regulatory agencies in order to secure approvals to market products manufactured and/or distributed by BWI and/or J&J affiliates. Work with others as a team player to successfully achieve strategy. Must be cooperative and work well with all functional groups. Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level. Responsible for ensuring subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition. Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures. Performs other duties assigned as needed. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Physical or Biological science or related field of study MS degree preferred. 6+ years’ experience in the medical device industry with at least five (5) years in Regulatory Affairs of Medical Devices. Regulatory experience with devices containing software preferred. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, CERTIFICATION/LICENSES AND AFFILIATIONS Proven expertise in all aspects of Regulatory Affairs, Submission