Director, Regulatory Data Office Leader

Johnson & Johnson

. Lead the global Regulatory Data Office and a team of data stewards and experts .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeHorsham • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $258,750 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in Regulatory Data Governance, Data Quality Management, and Data Stewardship within a global pharmaceutical or healthcare environment. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and drive data integrity and compliance initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Regulatory Data GovernanceData StewardshipData Quality ManagementRegulatory Affairs KnowledgePeople Management Experience

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Data AnalysisData StandardsData ArchitectureQuality Management PrinciplesProject Leadership

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityRelationship BuildingConflict ResolutionNegotiation SkillsExcellent Communication

Tools & Technologies

Veeva Vault RIMIDMPSPORXEVMPDAI-Enabled Tooling

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalMedtechRegulated EnvironmentDigital TransformationAgile Concepts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Vault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the global Regulatory Data Office and a team of data stewards and experts
Oversee the Regulatory Data Hub (RDH) and ensure trusted, high-quality regulatory data supports business intelligence, analytics, and decision-making
Advocate for regulatory data integrity, quality, trustworthiness, accessibility, and responsible stewardship
Establish and maintain regulatory data governance policies, standards, definitions, and business rules
Oversee regulatory data ownership and stewardship across systems and global health authority requirements
Enable data stewards and domain owners to establish data quality metrics, conduct root-cause analysis, prioritize remediation, and measure improvement
Chair the cross-functional Regulatory Data Council
Reconcile central, regional, and local GRA business needs
Provide day-to-day business ownership of the Regulatory Data Hub and align data domains with data products
Collaborate with Johnson & Johnson Technology, Data, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, R&D, and enterprise stakeholders
Provide strategic input to tools and processes for collecting, sharing, submitting, and tracking regulatory data
Lead data governance and stewardship for end-to-end RIM transformation through the Unified Regulatory Platform
Support submission-excellence, eLabeling, MDM, AI, automation, and simulation initiatives
Eliminate silos and align regulatory transformation programs across R&D and the enterprise
Lead and develop global teams through direct and indirect reporting relationships
Set data-domain accountabilities, priorities, capability development plans, and measurable performance expectations
Partner with Process Office and Decision Enablement leaders to connect data standards, process design, and decision-ready insights

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Business, Computer Science/Technology, Regulatory Affairs, or equivalent is required
A minimum of 10 years of experience in a medium-to-large-scale Pharmaceutical, Medtech or related healthcare environment
Foundation of Regulatory Affairs knowledge
A minimum of 2 years of people management experience
Experience serving as a data steward, lead data steward, data-domain governance lead, or equivalent business owner accountable for data standards, quality, metadata, ownership, and issue resolution in a regulated environment
Strong data analysis skills
Strong understanding of data standards, data architecture/tools, and related governance
Knowledge of quality management and/or compliance principles within the drug development process
Experience leading projects and project teams
Ability to influence without authority and drive alignment in a global, matrix environment
Ability to build trust with cross-functional stakeholders
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong networking, relationship-building, conflict-resolution, and negotiation skills
Preferred: hands-on knowledge of Veeva Vault RIM, IDMP, SPOR, xEVMPD, and structured content
Preferred: experience leading data stewards or data governance in a regulated environment
Preferred: understanding of regulatory processes across R&D, clinical, safety, and supply chain
Preferred: experience supporting digital transformation, agile/rapid value-realization concepts, and AI-enabled tooling

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 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
Inclusive interview process and accommodation support