New · posted Nov 6
Johnson & Johnson · Medical Devices
Manager, R&D, Clinical Research /Med Affairs
- West Chester, PA +3 more
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- Manager
The 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.
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Manager, R&D, Clinical Research /Med Affairs, located in West Chester, PA or Raynham, MA or Warsaw, IN or Raritan, NJ.
The Manager, R&D, Clinical Research, Medical Affairs is responsible for supporting and executing an effective Global compliance program across R&D, Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, and related scientific engagement activities. This role partners closely with Global Clinical, Medical Affairs, and R&D teams to help identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks while enabling compliant and ethical innovation.
This role serves as a trusted compliance partner to business stakeholders, providing practical, risk‑based guidance on clinical studies, investigator interactions, scientific exchange, and external collaborations. This role plays a critical part in embedding compliance into day‑to‑day operations and supporting sound, compliant decision‑making across the organization.
What you need
Education
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Compliance, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Life Sciences, or a related field.
- Preferred: Advanced degree or professional certification in Compliance, Legal, Risk, Ethics, or related disciplines.
Required
- 5–7 years of experience in healthcare compliance, clinical research operations, medical affairs, legal, audit, or related functions.
- Working knowledge of healthcare compliance laws, regulations, and industry standards applicable to clinical research and medical affairs.
- Experience supporting risk‑based compliance programs in regulated environments.
- Ability to translate complex compliance requirements into practical guidance for business partners.
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders.
Preferrednice to have
- Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or broader life sciences industries.
- Familiarity with clinical trial conduct, investigator interactions, and scientific engagement models.
- Experience working in matrixed organizations with cross‑functional stakeholders.
- Exposure to compliance risk assessments, monitoring, or issue management processes.
- Change management or process improvement experience.
Other
- Language: Fluency in English required.
- Travel: Up to 15–20% domestic travel.
- Certifications: Compliance, legal, or ethics certifications preferred but not required.
For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
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.
Preferred Skillsnice to have
Audit Management, Complaints Investigation, Compliance Frameworks, Compliance Management, Consulting, Corporate Governance, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Healthcare Industry, Health Care Regulation, Interpersonal Influence, Legal Services, Medical Compliance, Organizing, Process Improvements, Program Management, Technical Credibility
What you'll do
- Provide strategic HCC leadership, oversight and execution of the Global Health Care Compliance program for R&D, Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, and related activities, aligned with enterprise compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
- Act as a compliance partner and trusted advisor to Global R&D, Clinical Research and Medical Affairs teams, providing timely, practical guidance on clinical trials, investigator and site interactions, advisory boards, and scientific exchange.
- Assist in identifying, assessing, and mitigating compliance risks associated with clinical research activities and medical engagement models.
- Support compliance risk assessments, issue management, and monitoring activities related to R&D, Clinical Research and Medical Affairs.
- Collaborate with Legal, Privacy, Quality, Finance, and other assurance functions to deliver coordinated compliance support and risk mitigation.
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, procedures, and training materials related to R&D, Clinical Research and Medical Affairs compliance.
- Support responses to internal inquiries, audits, monitoring activities, and regulatory requests related to clinical and medical compliance topics.
- Monitor regulatory, enforcement, and industry trends impacting R&D, Clinical Research and Medical Affairs and escalate emerging risks as appropriate.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to simplify processes and strengthen compliance effectiveness.
Pay and benefits
$105,000 – $211,000 a year
Employer providedThe anticipated base pay range for this position is
105,000.00 - 211,000.00 USD Annual
Pension plan
401(k) savings plan
Vacation (120 hours per year)
Sick time
Holiday pay (13 days)
Parental leave
Where you'll work
West Chester, PA +3 moreHybridOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
Also posted for: Raynham, MA · Warsaw, IN · Raritan, NJ
More jobs in West Chester, PA +3 moreWorking conditions
Job Function
Legal & Compliance
Job Sub Function
Health Care Compliance
Job Category
Professional
All Job Posting Locations
Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Raynham, Massachusetts, United States of America, Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Additional 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
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.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 6, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 1% below the US median for Compliance roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Manager roles in the US12 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $105,000 | — | $211,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $146,750 | $159,500 | $189,375 |
This role: Johnson & Johnson's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Compliance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 6, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Compliance
The general path across 39 open Compliance roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Johnson & Johnson's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 35 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- GMP and compliance19
- Clinical trial conduct12
- Collaboration and leadership8
- Quality systems and risk5
- Investigations and CAPA4
- Lab testing and methods1
- Documentation and SOPs1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules, regulations and standards behind this role
The regulations, guidance and standards that govern Compliance work in medical devices, each linked to the agency or standards body that publishes it.
- FDA21 CFR Part 820 (QMSR)(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA quality management system regulation for medical devices, aligned with ISO 13485
- ISOISO 13485(official source, opens in a new tab)Quality management systems for medical devices
- FDA21 CFR Part 803(official source, opens in a new tab)Medical device reporting of deaths, serious injuries and malfunctions
- FDA21 CFR Part 806(official source, opens in a new tab)Reports of medical device corrections and removals
- ISOISO 19011(official source, opens in a new tab)Guidelines for auditing management systems
- HHS-OIGHHS-OIG General Compliance Program Guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)The federal government's guide to healthcare compliance programs and the anti-kickback statute
- FDAFDA Investigations Operations Manual(official source, opens in a new tab)How FDA investigators plan and conduct inspections
- FDAMDSAP(official source, opens in a new tab)The Medical Device Single Audit Program shared by five regulators
- EUEU MDR (Regulation 2017/745)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU Medical Device Regulation: CE marking, technical documentation, vigilance
- FDA21 CFR Part 11(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA rules for electronic records and electronic signatures
- ISOISO 14971(official source, opens in a new tab)Application of risk management to medical devices
- FDA21 CFR Part 830 (UDI)(official source, opens in a new tab)Unique device identification and the GUDID database
- FDA21 CFR Part 807(official source, opens in a new tab)Establishment registration, device listing and premarket notification
- FDA21 CFR Part 7(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA enforcement policy, including product recalls
- CMSOpen Payments (Sunshine Act)(official source, opens in a new tab)Reporting of manufacturer payments to physicians and teaching hospitals
- DOJForeign Corrupt Practices Act(official source, opens in a new tab)US anti-bribery rules for dealings with foreign officials
Company hiring pulse
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- Open roles
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By discipline
- Quality18 49%
- Clinical10 27%
- Regulatory9 24%
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- Manager13 35%
- Senior & Principal13 35%
- Associate & Specialist6 16%
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Manager, R&D, Clinical Research /Med Affairs at Johnson & Johnson
Applications close November 13. $105K–$211K a year, employer provided.