Senior Manager – Product Quality Management

Johnson & Johnson

. Lead monitoring, analysis, and improvement of brand quality from new product introduction through customer delivery .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeMilpitas • California • United StatesSenior💰 $122,000 - $244,950 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in brand quality management, including the development and execution of strategic quality plans, adherence to GMP/ISO regulations, and collaboration across R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain functions. Proven ability to drive business outcomes through effective communication and leadership in quality decision-making.

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Brand Quality ManagementGMP/ISO RegulationsStatistical MethodsLeadership and MentoringNPI Process

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Hard Skills

StatisticsProcess EngineeringQuality ImprovementManufacturing Process OptimizationTechnical ImprovementsChange ControlValidation RegulationsBrand Performance AnalysisCAPA ManagementDeviation Assessment

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadership AbilityManagement Abilities

Tools & Technologies

Manufacturing EquipmentQuality Control PlansBrand Scorecard Metrics

Industry Keywords

Medical Device IndustryNPIGMPISORegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead monitoring, analysis, and improvement of brand quality from new product introduction through customer delivery
Communicate brand health to commercial leadership to improve brand equity
Develop and lead strategic 10-year quality plans per brand addressing patient needs
Make key quality decisions for assigned brands
Partner with commercial, regional offices, Regulatory, and Complaint Handling to gather brand performance information
Partner with R&D leadership to optimize new product quality and assess, accelerate, modify, or delay product launches
Partner with Supply Chain leadership to implement manufacturing process modifications and improvements
Lead product improvement strategy with NPI Quality Engineering and Customer Experience Engineering
Lead overarching CAPAs in partnership with engineering, R&D, and Supply Chain Engineering
Review and assess brand-wide deviations from design intent
Co-own product decisions with site quality leaders
Exercise signature authority on non-conformances and change control for assigned product lines
Serve as accountable signatory for quality plans, control plans, major changes, and validations
Communicate across all organizational levels and integrate brand quality plans into the product value stream
Drive quantifiable business outcomes and monitor brand scorecard health across quality, customer, supply chain, and commercial metrics
Adhere to environmental policy and procedures and support department environmental objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

University / Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent (required)
8+ years working experience in Statistics/Process Engineering/Medical Device Industry (required)
3+ years experience in at least 2 of the following domains: R&D, Manufacturing, Quality
Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Understanding and application of statistical methods
Technical understanding of manufacturing equipment and processes
Understanding of the NPI process
Experience in technical improvements processes
Thorough understanding of GMP/ISO regulations and validation regulations
Strong leadership and mentoring skills
Demonstrated management abilities
Demonstrated leadership ability over several functions
Business sense and experience
Ability to build cost savings and growth business cases
Up to 10% domestic and international travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
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 accommodations for applicants with disabilities