New · posted Oct 16
Johnson & Johnson · Pharmaceuticals
Sr Analyst Quality Assurance
- Raritan, NJ
- On-site
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
Closes Oct 22, 2026 · 7 days left
The role
The Sr. Quality Specialist leads robustness of investigations and approvals, ensuring timely triage, thorough root-cause analysis, and effective corrective/preventive actions. This skilled and competent Quality Approver role will support monitoring progress, provide feedback to investigation owners, resolve stakeholder conflicts, and escalate issues to senior management when required.
Investigation Quality System Investigation Process
Execute quality reviewer/approver duties, review evidence, and approve closure of investigation records.
Conduct investigation record quality reviews for documentation completeness, robust root-cause analysis, and compliance with procedures.
Provide coaching and actionable feedback to issue owners on best practices, system usage, and investigation execution.
Facilitate the progression of investigations and related actions and monitor progress and approvals.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to support the end-to-end investigation process.
Monitor action effectiveness and confirm root cause is eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level.
Use data analytics and trending to identify failure modes, measure action effectiveness, and inform continuous improvement priorities.
Compile and provide regular investigation and action status updates, metric reports, and trending analyses.
Collaborate with stakeholders, site owners, governance bodies, and senior management to resolve issues and align on corrective actions; escalate risks or compliance issues as needed.
Partner with site investigation business process owners and to sustain processes and support platform enhancement requests.
Participate in and/or support internal audits and regulatory inspections, as needed.
Attend, participate and/or facilitate investigation review meetings, as needed.
Perform other duties as necessary.
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.
DECISION-MAKING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING
Ability to work independently and coordinate across functional areas driving compliance to the Investigation Global Process.
Requires basic management skills for cross-functional interactions and coordination. Facilitates resolution of issues and able to collaborate with stakeholders at varying levels of management across multiple organizations.
A fundamental understanding of the risk management process to engage key stakeholders and mentor colleagues to capture insights and make risk-based decisions.
Excellent communication and writing skills demonstrated by the ability to write executive summaries and ad hoc reports promptly and clearly as well as compile and present data to other professionals.
Requires data analytical skills to examine data and perform analysis.
Requires decision-making skills to approve the appropriateness, effectiveness, quality and compliance of documented robust investigations, root cause analysis and corrective/preventative action plans.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS/INTERFACES
Must be able to effectively operate in a matrixed environment and interact with cross functional leaders on a regular basis.
Investigation team members – interfaces daily as needed to manage workload, interfaces weekly in team meetings.
Business functions involved in owning investigations and delivering action commitments - interfaces as needed to address identified issues and provide guidance on established processes.
What you need
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent is required, Life Science or related discipline is preferred.
Knowledge and experience with regulations and regulatory compliance issues.
Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a regulated field and/or equivalent experience/training in an investigations capacity.
Demonstrated experience in an investigation related function.
Excellent communication and writing skills demonstrated by the ability to develop clear and concise professional correspondence.
Requires critical analytical and problem-solving skills, strategic thinker, and collaborator.
Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills.
Demonstrated competencies include adaptability, attention to detail, and ability to build and maintain relationships and partnerships across the organization.
Ability to build and maintain cross-functional interactions and coordination.
Ability to build consensus, influence, and negotiate.
Knowledge of Quality Management, Project Management and/or Process Excellence concepts and practices.
Other core skills: strong attention to detail, excellent time management, relationship-building, and experience with CAPA systems, investigative techniques, and data-driven quality improvement.
Preferred Skillsnice to have
Business Alignment, Business Savvy, Coaching, Communication, Compliance Management, Continuous Improvement, Fact-Based Decision Making, Human-Centered Design, ISO 9001, Issue Escalation, Problem Solving, Quality Control (QC), Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Standards, Regulatory Environment, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Pay and benefits
$94,000 – $151,800 a year
Employer providedThe anticipated base pay range for this position is
$94,000.00 - $151,800.00
Retirement plan (pension) and 401(k) savings plan
Long-term incentive program eligibility
Vacation (120 hours per year)
Sick time (40 hours per year)
13 paid holidays per year
Parental leave (480 hours)
Where you'll work
Raritan, NJOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
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Job Function
Quality
Job Sub Function
Quality Assurance
Job Category
Professional
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Raritan, New Jersey, 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)).
This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.
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
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 16, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is level with the US median for Quality Assurance roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Senior & Principal roles in New Jersey13 roles publishing pay
Senior & Principal roles in the US285 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $94,000 | — | $151,800 |
| New Jersey (middle half) | $102,500 | $123,000 | $143,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $104,000 | $122,500 | $137,500 |
This role: Johnson & Johnson's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Assurance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 16, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Assurance
The general path across 866 open Quality Assurance roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Johnson & Johnson's own promotion track.
Career resources on Quality Assurance
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 39 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Investigations and CAPA18
- Collaboration and leadership14
- GMP and compliance7
- Documentation and SOPs7
- Quality systems and risk4
- Lab testing and methods2
- Data and digital systems1
Company hiring pulse
Johnson & Johnson on Regulatory Jobs
- 44
- Open roles
- 44
- Distinct roles
- 18
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality27 61%
- Regulatory11 25%
- Compliance & Safety6 14%
By level
- Senior & Principal14 32%
- Manager12 27%
- Associate & Specialist10 23%
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