Manager, R&D, Clinical Research/MED Affairs

Johnson & Johnson

. Provide strategic Health Care Compliance leadership, oversight, and execution for the Global Health Care Compliance program across R&D, Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, and related activities .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $211,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Health Care Compliance leadership and risk management, with a strong focus on clinical research and medical affairs. Capable of developing and implementing compliance policies while effectively engaging with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

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Healthcare ComplianceClinical Research OperationsRisk-Based Compliance ProgramsRegulatory Compliance LawsAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Compliance Risk AssessmentsMonitoring ActivitiesPolicy DevelopmentTraining Material CreationClinical Trial ConductIssue ManagementRegulatory Requests SupportCompliance Effectiveness ImprovementScientific Engagement ModelsStakeholder Engagement

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationDecision-MakingInfluencing SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Compliance CertificationLegal CertificationRisk CertificationEthics Certification

Industry Keywords

Healthcare AdministrationLife SciencesMedical AffairsPharmaceuticalsMedical DevicesRegulated EnvironmentsMatrixed OrganizationsChange ManagementProcess ImprovementCompliance Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic Health Care Compliance leadership, oversight, and execution for the Global Health Care Compliance program across R&D, Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, and related activities
Act as a compliance partner and trusted advisor to Global R&D, Clinical Research, and Medical Affairs teams
Provide practical guidance on clinical trials, investigator and site interactions, advisory boards, and scientific exchange
Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks associated with clinical research activities and medical engagement models
Support compliance risk assessments, issue management, and monitoring activities
Collaborate with Legal, Privacy, Quality, Finance, and other assurance functions on compliance support and risk mitigation
Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and training materials
Support responses to internal inquiries, audits, monitoring activities, and regulatory requests
Monitor regulatory, enforcement, and industry trends and escalate emerging risks
Drive continuous improvement by simplifying processes and strengthening compliance effectiveness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Compliance, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Life Sciences, or a related field
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
Fluency in English required
Up to 15–20% domestic travel
Advanced degree or professional certification in Compliance, Legal, Risk, Ethics, or related disciplines preferred
Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or broader life sciences industries preferred
Familiarity with clinical trial conduct, investigator interactions, and scientific engagement models preferred
Experience working in matrixed organizations with cross-functional stakeholders preferred
Exposure to compliance risk assessments, monitoring, or issue management processes preferred
Change management or process improvement experience preferred
Compliance, legal, or ethics certifications preferred but not required

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 per calendar year for employees residing in Colorado; 56 hours per calendar year for employees residing in Washington
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
Hybrid work arrangement
Inclusive interview process and disability accommodations