Associate Director, Business Engagement

Johnson & Johnson

. Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with J&J business partners across aligned business segments .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeEl Paso • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $122,000 - $212,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance within the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device industries, with a strong focus on GxP requirements, audit execution, and process remediation. Proficient in leveraging data analytics and AI tools to enhance compliance insights and drive digital process innovation.

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Quality Assurance & Regulatory ComplianceGxP Audit ExecutionData Analytics ToolsProcess RemediationAI-Enabled Tools

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Hard Skills

GxP AuditsRegulatory ComplianceAudit PlanningRisk-Based Audit StrategiesAudit Outcome ReportingProcess Development PrinciplesRegulatory FilingFinancial AcumenReal-Time Reporting DashboardsAudit Performance Metrics

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingNegotiatingInfluencingRelationship DevelopmentDecision-MakingInterpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationOral Communication

Tools & Technologies

Data Analytics PlatformsSpotfireThoughtSpotAI ToolsAudit Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

ISO Certified Lead AuditorASQ Certified Auditor

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryMedical Device IndustryOTC Drug IndustryGlobal cGMP RequirementsCompliance Reviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with J&J business partners across aligned business segments
Engage supply chain and ERC stakeholders to collect insights on products, technology, GxP services, acquisitions, and divestitures
Translate stakeholder and business insights into actionable ERC (JJIA) audit program strategies
Serve as primary liaison between the ERC audit team and Innovative Medicines quality and compliance stakeholders
Develop and maintain the annual Innovative Medicines and External Manufacturer audit schedule and audit records
Partner with Innovative Medicines EQ to drive audit execution, remove barriers, and maintain alignment with enterprise audit commitments and governance standards
Design and continuously improve Pre-Audit Intelligence Packages using enterprise quality-system data and AI-enabled tools
Execute ERC site risk profiles for internal and external sites
Conduct quarterly audit-data trend analysis and report audit program performance metrics for compliance reviews and stakeholder reporting
Assist with ERC (JJIA) audit procedure improvements
Monitor regulatory changes and communicate new requirements to the organization
Provide regulatory compliance subject-matter expertise for acquisition/divestiture due diligence, new product initiatives, supplier/External Manufacturer audit refusal, and risk assessments
Complete Pharmacovigilance System Master File contributions for ERC audits and support health-authority and internal audits as an SME
Develop and maintain real-time reporting dashboards and support audit-management-system data integration
Evaluate and implement AI solutions for compliance analysis, pre-audit intelligence, and audit-performance visibility
Lead process-automation opportunities across the end-to-end audit lifecycle
Perform other work-related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) or equivalent 4-year degree required
Minimum 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 deep understanding of Global cGMP requirements and related systems
Strong understanding and experience with process remediation
Strong understanding and experience with product/process development principles, including regulatory filing and approval processes across business segments, product types, and regions
Experience performing GxP audits, including risk-based audit strategies, audit planning, conducting audits, and concise audit-outcome reporting
Strong problem-solving, negotiating, influencing, relationship-development, decision-making, analysis, and interpersonal skills
Excellent written and oral communication and financial acumen
Ability to communicate with individuals and groups at all levels
Ability to leverage data analytics tools and platforms for compliance insights, real-time reporting dashboards, and audit performance metrics
Capability to drive digital process innovation and automation, including AI tools in compliance or audit contexts
Preferred: experience in Medical Device/Pharmaceutical Industry
Preferred: ISO Certified Lead Auditor or ASQ Certified Auditor
Preferred: working knowledge of data analytics tools such as Spotfire
Preferred: proficiency in ThoughtSpot, Spotfire, or similar visualization platforms; experience with AI-enabled tools such as Microsoft Copilot or CORA

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for Colorado employees; 56 hours for Washington employees
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 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
Inclusive interview accommodations
Up to 20% domestic and international travel