Manager, Supplier Quality – Drug Delivery Systems

Johnson & Johnson

. Provide External Quality oversight for an assigned portfolio of suppliers of Drug Delivery System components and devices used in combination products.

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $181,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supplier Quality Management, including oversight of Drug Delivery System components and compliance with global cGMP and ISO standards. Proven ability to manage supplier relationships, execute risk management strategies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

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Supplier Quality ManagementCGMP ComplianceISO 13485 KnowledgeRoot Cause AnalysisDevice Component Design

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Hard Skills

Quality AgreementsSpecification AgreementsAuditsRisk AssessmentsPerformance MonitoringCorrective ActionsChange ControlFailure InvestigationsProcess ControlsDevice Assembly Manufacturing

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving SkillsEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

MS Office

Industry Keywords

Medical DevicesCombination ProductsBiologicsDrug ProductsRegulated EnvironmentPlastics Injection MoldingSterilizationSupplier Relationship ManagementContinuous ImprovementProactive Quality Culture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide External Quality oversight for an assigned portfolio of suppliers of Drug Delivery System components and devices used in combination products.
Manage day-to-day supplier relationships and support quality, compliant products, and supply chain reliability.
Partner with R&D technical and quality design teams on design specifications, material sourcing, and compliance considerations during design control.
Execute Supplier Quality Management activities, including quality agreements, specification agreements, audits, supply chain identification, qualification, change control, investigations, risk assessments, performance monitoring, and complaints.
Own resolution of supplier quality issues through root cause analysis, failure investigations, corrective actions, and effectiveness verification.
Execute supplier risk management by identifying high-risk process areas and implementing and monitoring risk mitigation plans.
Support supplier quality projects, proactive quality culture, and continuous improvement by addressing process variation and implementing process controls.
Escalate complex, multi-site, or high-risk issues to Senior Management and ensure timely mitigation.
Collaborate with R&D, MSAT, Procurement, internal IMSC sites, and other DDS development stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree; preferred subjects include Science, Engineering, or technical areas.
A minimum of 6 years’ experience in medical devices, combination products, biologics, drug products, drug substance, or a similar regulated environment.
Working knowledge of global cGMP requirements, ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and regulatory requirements for combination product development.
Experience and knowledge in device component design and/or combination product design and commercialization.
Demonstrated experience managing external business partners or suppliers.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to manage complexity within an assigned supplier portfolio.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including effective communication with internal and external partners.
Excellent computer proficiency, for example MS Office.
May require up to 20% of domestic travel.
Preferred: experience with primary containers and medical devices.
Preferred: experience with plastics injection/extrusion molding, device assembly manufacturing, and sterilization.
Preferred: experience mentoring colleagues or directing contractors.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for employees residing in Colorado; 56 hours 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
Inclusive interview accommodations for applicants with disabilities
Equal opportunity employment