JJ
Associate Director Business Engagement
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote · United States, EMEA
Experience
Senior · 8+ years
Job description
Associate Director Business Engagement at Johnson & Johnson, building relationships with supply chain business partners to inform ERC (JJIA) audit strategies and leading digital enablement of the audit program. The role can be performed at any US or EMEA J&J location.
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time · Employee (employment agreement)
- Work mode
- Remote · United States, EMEA
- Pay
- USD 127,000 – 218,500 / year
What you'll do
- Establish effective business relationships with key stakeholders within the J&J supply chain that will enable insights that are used to define ERC (JJIA) audit strategies.
- Proactively engage business partners to collect insights on products, technology, GxP services, acquisitions, and divestitures, and translate these insights into actionable audit program strategies.
- Serve as primary liaison between the ERC audit team and Innovative Medicines quality and compliance stakeholders.
- Lead the development and ongoing maintenance of the annual Innovative Medicines and External Manufacturer (EM) audit schedule, including creation and management of audit records.
- Partner with Innovative Medicines EQ to drive audit execution, remove barriers, and maintain alignment with enterprise audit commitments and governance standards.
- Lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of Pre-Audit Intelligence Packages, integrating data from enterprise quality systems and AI-enabled tools.
- Execute ERC site risk profiles for Internal and External sites, conduct quarterly audit data trend analysis, and provide audit program performance metrics reporting.
- Assist in formulating and implementing ERC (JJIA) audit procedure improvements.
- Maintain abreast of regulatory changes through industry publications, seminars, participation in trade organizations, and government meetings; assess proposed regulations and communicate new requirements.
- Provide regulatory compliance subject matter expertise in support of acquisition and divestiture due diligence, new product initiatives, and supplier/EM audit refusal and risk assessment processes.
- Complete Innovative Medicine Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF) contributions for ERC audits and support health authority and internal audits of the audit program as a SME.
- Drive digital enablement and data analytics innovation across the ERC (JJIA) audit program by developing and maintaining real-time reporting dashboards, supporting integration of audit management system data, and evaluating and implementing artificial intelligence solutions.
- Identify and lead process automation opportunities to reduce manual effort and increase efficiency across end-to-end audit lifecycle activities.
What we're looking for
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) or equivalent 4-year degree is required, preferably with a focused degree in science, engineering, organizational manager or other related field.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in a QA & Regulatory Compliance role within a Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and/or OTC Drug Industry environment.
- Strong Quality and Compliance background with a deep understanding of Global cGMP requirements and the systems used to deploy them.
- Strong understanding and experience with process remediation.
- Strong understanding of product / process development principles, including regulatory filing / approval processes across all segments of the business, product types and regions.
- Experience in performing GxP audits, including the development of risk-based audit strategies, audit planning, conducting audits and reporting audit outcomes in a concise manner.
- Strong problem-solving skills, negotiating skills, influencing skills, and developing relationships.
- Excellent written and oral communication & Financial acumen.
- Strong decision making and analysis skills and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate with individuals and groups at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to leverage data analytics tools and platforms to develop compliance insights, real-time reporting dashboards, and audit program performance metrics.
- Demonstrated capability to drive digital process innovation and automation, including the identification and adoption of artificial intelligence tools in a compliance or audit context.
Nice to have
- Experience working in Medical Device / Pharmaceutical Industry
- ISO Certified Lead Auditor or ASQ Certified Auditor
- Working knowledge of data analytics tools such as Spotfire
- Proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools such as ThoughtSpot, Spotfire, and/or similar platforms; experience with AI-enabled tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, CORA) for audit intelligence, compliance data analysis, and automated reporting.
Your team
Enterprise Compliance (ERC / JJIA)
The ERC (JJIA) audit team, working with Innovative Medicines quality and compliance stakeholders and the J&J supply chain.
Benefits
- Eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k))
- Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
- Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; Colorado – 48 hours per calendar year; 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 period
- Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
- Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Apply
About Johnson & Johnson
We believe health is everything
Johnson & Johnson innovates across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions through expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech.
Mission
To build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal.
Key facts
- Healthcare
- Expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech
- Guided by Our Credo
- Role available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers
What they value
- Our Credo
- Inclusive work environment
- Respect for diversity and dignity of employees
