Director, Regulatory and Scientific Affairs

Johnson & Johnson

Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Raynham, MARaritan, NJWest Chester, PAWarsaw, INPalm Beach Gardens, FL
Salary
$150,000–$258,750 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
Jul 10, 2026

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $221k
This role $204k
$135k most similar roles pay here $287k

This role pays less than 63% of similar roles. Most pay $184,684–$258,303 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $204k versus about $221k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson is a multinational corporation operating in three main segments: consumer health products, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices, known for brands like Tylenol, Band-Aid, and Janssen. Industry: Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices

Johnson & Johnson currently has 69 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $122,000–$204,000 across 67 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Director, Regulatory and Scientific Affairs

The Director of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs at DePuy Synthes leads a high-performing team to develop technology strategies that support regulatory compliance and scientific evidence generation for the company’s orthopedic portfolio. This role involves partnering with R&D, Quality, IT, and other departments to ensure systems meet global regulatory requirements while fostering innovation. Key responsibilities include overseeing technology platforms for regulatory submissions, enabling data integrity across product lifecycles, and modernizing technology landscapes to reduce complexity. The ideal candidate has 10-12 years of experience in MedTech regulatory affairs or related fields, with expertise in translating compliance needs into scalable digital solutions. Proficiency in regulatory frameworks like FDA and EU MDR is essential, along with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

What you'll do

  • Own the R&D Technology strategy and roadmap for Regulatory Affairs and Scientific Affairs.
  • Oversee technology platforms supporting regulatory submissions, product dossiers, and post-market evidence.
  • Ensure systems meet regulatory requirements by partnering with Quality, Clinical, Legal, Privacy, and IT Risk.
  • Lead modernization of Regulatory & Scientific Affairs technology landscapes to improve usability.
  • Provide executive-level reporting on technology risks and roadmap progress for Regulatory & Scientific Affairs.
  • Drive continuous improvement through adoption of best practices and emerging technologies.

What we're looking for

  • 10-12 years of experience in regulatory affairs or related technology-enabled functions within medical devices.
  • Proven leadership at a senior manager or director level with complex cross-functional team management.
  • Strong understanding of MedTech regulatory frameworks and their technology implications (e.g., FDA, EU MDR).
  • Ability to translate regulatory requirements into scalable technology solutions for compliance.
  • Experience partnering with Regulatory/Scientific Affairs, R&D, Supply Chain, and IT organizations.

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