Manager, R&D, Clinical Research /Med Affairs

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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

Job Description:

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. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

• 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. 

 

Qualifications 

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. 

Experience and Skills 

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. 

Preferred: 

• 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 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. 

  

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Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

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

 

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

105,000.00 - 211,000.00 USD Annual

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