This job posting is anticipated to close on Jul 21 2026. We may however extend this time period, in which case the posting will remain available on www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.
Description
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Job Function:
QualityJob Sub Function:
Clinical QualityJob Category:
ProfessionalAll Job Posting Locations:
Irvine, California, United States of America, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of AmericaJob Description:
Johnson & Johnson is currently recruiting for a Senior Specialist, Clinical Quality Risk Management! This position can be located in Irvine, California or Jacksonville, FL
Position Summary:
The Sr. Specialist, Clinical Quality Risk Management works to support the Clinical Quality Risk Management (CQRM) objectives, overseeing a robust GxP Quality Management System to enable a diverse portfolio of medical device products and services. This individual serves as the clinical quality point of contact to support clinical trial risk assessments, Integrated Quality Plans (IQP), risk mitigations, inspections, and provide guidance to ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practices (GCP), external regulations/requirements, and internal J&J Vision procedures. The Manager is a subject matter expert and acts as a contact for Clinical Research & Development (R&D) functions to internal stakeholders and business partners.
Key Responsibilities:
The scope of responsibilities for the position will be applicable to the J&J Vision business, which includes J&J Vision Care and J&J Surgical Vision.
Clinical Portfolio Oversight
- Function as a subject matter authority for GCP for J&J Vision and be responsible for supporting, or leading as assigned, quality initiatives.
- Serve as a clinical quality point of contact for inspections, IQP and clinical study / program compliance concerns / escalation.
- Provide clinical quality oversight to clinical business partners to ensure compliance • with applicable GCP regulatory requirements, J&J Standards, and applicable J&J Vision SOPs.
Risk Management & Governance
- Establish routine presentation of compliance trends and metrics to business partners and help champion organizational performance and improvements measures.
- Develop and manage proactive risk management strategies in coordination with R&D leaders.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Collaborate with Clinical R&D to ensure that investigational sites and external service providers supporting JNJ studies have appropriate support for the management of third-party inspections.
Quality Systems & Collaborations
- Oversee the Quality Management Systems (QMS) so that it fits in seamlessly with the MedTech strategies and policies and evolving industry and regulatory demands.
- Assist the Franchise Head with interdepartmental and cross-functional strategic planning and budget management.
Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaborations & Execution
- Report to and work in close collaboration with the Franchise Director(s) and Quality Assurance and other quality functions to develop and implement effective GCP quality programs across the Franchises.
Qualifications:
Education:
A minimum of a Bachelors or equivalent University degree is required with a focus degree in scientific discipline or business preferred.
Skills & Capabilities:
- Five to seven (5-7) years of Clinical research or Clinical quality related experience
- Experience in a medium to large scale, life sciences organization.
- Medical device/MedTech industry or equivalent healthcare industry experience
- Strong working knowledge of GCP, ISO14155:2020, ICH-GCP, 21CFR Part 11, 21 CFR
- 812 and other relevant standards and regulations for clinical research.
- Health authority inspection experience is desirable.
- Ability to motivate colleagues and collaborators at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated experience establishing collaborative relationships and leading cross functional teams to deliver results.
- Innovative approach to build and maintain a competitive advantage.
- Requires a minimum of 5 years work experience within clinical research or clinical quality related function.
- Experience working in the Medical Device industry is required.
- A thorough understanding and experience with the application of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Quality System Regulation is required.
- Regulatory/ Health Authority inspection experience
- Experience engaging with and establishing stakeholder relationships.
- Decision making, prioritization, and ability to lead cross-functional teams.
- Interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to effectively negotiate and influence.
- Experience and proficiency with basic office software tools (e.g., Microsoft Word,
- PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and internet browsers (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome) are required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills
- Project management savvy, problem solving, possesses business/financial acumen, and process excellence understanding of methodologies.
Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers . internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
The anticipated base pay range for this position is :
$94,000.00 - $151,800.00Additional 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
