[Hiring] Senior Regulatory Affairs Program Lead @Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Role Description

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We are searching for the best talent for a Senior Regulatory Affairs Program Lead to support our OTTAVA robotics group. Preference will be given to candidates located within a commutable distance of Santa Clara, CA; however, remote options will be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the company.

Purpose: In joining our growing regulatory team, the Sr. Regulatory Affairs Program Lead will help OTTAVA reach US and international regulatory (NPD) approval goals. Under minimal supervision, the selected candidate will lead regulatory strategy development and execution for the robotic systems portfolio. They will work closely with exceptional engineering and clinical teams, supporting product development stages, generating submission-ready documentation, and authoring regulatory submissions. Additionally, this individual will support health authority communications.

You will be responsible for:

• Prepare and execute regulatory strategies for NPD and LCM projects.
• Serve as strategic regulatory lead across product development, submission, approval, and LCM activities.
• Serve as a regulatory SME on cross-functional partners with strong knowledge of electromechanical devices with software-enabled functionality.
• Conduct reviews and provide expert regulatory feedback for specifications, device testing, risk management, labeling, and other relevant documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and submit regulatory information required to obtain timely US market access, including preparation, writing, and filing of FDA submissions (e.g., Q-submissions, IDEs, De Novo, 510(k)s).
• Lead FDA meeting preparation.
• Execute sustaining activities including change assessments, Letter To File, registrations, and renewals.
• Support global health authorities’ submissions technical documents.
• Apply expert knowledge of guidances, regulations, and standards relevant to product portfolio.
• Support audits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced Degree strongly preferred.
• At least 6+ years of regulatory affairs experience in medical devices including experience with software-enabled systems.
• Proven track record of securing regulatory approvals (e.g., 510ks, IDEs, De Novos).
• Proven ability to be highly collaborative & flexible – comfortable navigating through ambiguity.
• Excellent cross‑functional communicator; able to influence within the regulatory team and across functions.
• Independent strategic thinker, able to synthesize regulatory pertinent information (guidances, regulations, trends, etc.) to provide regulatory strategy that drives towards business priorities/needs.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• Experienced in evaluating new regulatory requirements as well as regulatory changes for project impact.
• Experienced leading multiple projects with complex level of detail.
• Experience supporting US market.
• This position may require up to 10% travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with health authority meetings and preparation for meetings.
• Experience with vision systems, robotics, and connected medical platforms.
• Experience with IEC 60601 series and ISO 10993-1.
• Strong knowledge of FDA software and cybersecurity regulatory requirements.

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 period.
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year.
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year.