Regulatory Compliance Manager
Johnson & Johnson
- Location
- Irvine, California, United States of America
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- H-1B history
- 2 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Sep 8, 2026
About this role
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: Legal & Compliance Job Sub Function: Enterprise Compliance Job Category: Professional All Job Posting Locations: Irvine, California, United States of America Job Description: Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Manager based in Irvine, California . 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 Purpose: The Regulatory Compliance Manager will strengthen quality and compliance practices across the organization. The position supports sound decision-making, effective processes, and sustained regulatory readiness. The Regulatory Compliance Manager leads the internal audit program and evaluates alignment with applicable regulations, international standards, and quality-system requirements. This position coordinates readiness and management of external audits conducted by regulatory agencies, notified bodies, and Enterprise Regulatory Compliance. This position provides leadership, clear compliance information and collaborates with cross-functional teams to achieve company goals.
Key responsibilities
The role operates with appropriate independence and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, as well as company procedures. Internal audit program. Responsibilities include managing the audit schedule, conducting audits directly or through qualified auditors, arranging follow-up activities when needed, and confirming that responses and corrective and preventive actions adequately address identified findings. External audit readiness. The position coordinates preparation for audits by regulatory agencies, notified bodies, and Enterprise Regulatory Compliance; communicates relevant updates during and after each audit; and reviews responses to external observations for quality and timely completion. Compliance analysis and implementation. The manager monitors audit measures, evaluates trends, and presents practical insights to management while communicating significant compliance concerns through established processes and supporting implementation of new or revised standards and regulations. Training and guidance. Duties include training and assessing internal auditors, providing practical guidance to relevant teams, advising colleagues on regulatory requirements, and contributing to updates of policies, procedures, and controlled documents. Leadership and stewardship. The role communicates key business issues and opportunities to management, contributes to the regulatory compliance budget, and, when supervising staff, helps ensure that appropriate resources are available to follow company health, safety, and environmental practices. All responsibilities are performed in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, with related assignments undertaken as business needs evolve. Qualifications/Requirements: A Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related