Senior Counsel, Regulatory Law – MedTech

Johnson & Johnson

. Provide strategic legal counsel on regulatory and compliance issues supporting the development and commercialization of innovative MedTech products, services, and solutions, including complex capital and Class III devices.

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $154,000 - $265,650 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing strategic legal counsel on regulatory and compliance issues within the MedTech industry, including advising on U.S. regulatory matters, clinical research, and product commercialization. Possesses strong analytical and communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior business leaders.

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J.D. Or LL.M.7 Years Of Experience In Medical Devices IndustryU.S. Regulatory And Compliance ExpertiseStrategic And Analytical SkillsEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Regulatory StrategyClinical ResearchPremarket Clearance And ApprovalQuality System ComplianceAdvertising And PromotionPost-Market SurveillanceCybersecurity IssuesData RightsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Software As A Medical Device

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicatorCollaborative Team PlayerPositive AttitudeIndependent WorkerConsultative Style

Certifications & Qualifications

Admission To The Bar

Industry Keywords

MedTechHealth Care ComplianceFraud And Abuse LawsAdvaMed Code Of EthicsRegulatory InspectionsMarket Access And ReimbursementCross-Functional TeamsGlobal Legal Organization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic legal counsel on regulatory and compliance issues supporting the development and commercialization of innovative MedTech products, services, and solutions, including complex capital and Class III devices.
Advise on legal issues throughout the medical device lifecycle, including regulatory strategy, clinical research, premarket clearance and approval, market access and reimbursement, product launches, commercialization, advertising and promotion, post-market surveillance, and quality system compliance.
Guide quality and regulatory teams on interactions with regulators and provide legal support during regulatory inspections and discussions of potential field actions.
Supervise paralegal review of United States promotional and educational materials as part of a cross-functional team.
Advise on interactions with health care providers, payors, and government officials regarding fraud and abuse laws and industry codes such as the AdvaMed Code of Ethics.
Engage in external regulatory and policy initiatives with trade associations and Johnson & Johnson policy teams.
Collaborate with Global Legal Organization colleagues around the world as a member of the MedTech Legal Team.
Partner with health care compliance and privacy colleagues to assess risk, develop policies, and conduct internal training.
Travel within the United States up to 10% of the time.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A J.D. or LL.M. with admission to and good standing with the bar of one state or the District of Columbia is required.
At least 7 years of experience in the medical devices industry, while working at a law firm, in a regulatory agency, and/or as an in-house lawyer.
Experience advising clients on U.S. regulatory, compliance, and privacy matters, including advertising and promotion, quality, regulatory strategy, clinical research, and cybersecurity issues.
Experience with complex capital, data rights, machine learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, and Software as a Medical Device is preferred.
Excellent strategic and analytical skills and the ability to help business partners find creative and compliant solutions to novel issues.
Effective communicator with a consultative style capable of interacting with senior business leaders and participating on cross-functional teams.
Positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively within teams and with legal colleagues and business partners at all levels of seniority.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, with global teams located in multiple time zones.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program
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