Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs (Robotics & Digital Solutions) - MedTech Surgery

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world.  We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual.  At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. Job Function: Regulatory Affairs Group Job Sub Function: Regulatory Affairs Job Category: People Leader All Job Posting Locations: Santa Clara, California, United States of America Job Description: About Surgery Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting. Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech We are searching for the best talent for an Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs to support our Robotics & Digital Solutions group.  This role will work a Flex/Hybrid schedule with 3 days per week on-site and must be located in Santa Clara, CA .  Relocation assistance may be provided on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the company. You will be responsible for : Serve as regulatory leader for software and vision subsystems across product development, submission, approval, and LCM activities. Define and execute regulatory strategies for software subsystem, vision systems, endoscopes, and integrated robotic system; including NPD and LCM stages. Obtain timely market access for new product introduction and enable lifecycle management activities in the US and support OUS activities. Manage premarket regulatory submissions to US FDA including 510(k)s, IDE, Q-Subs, etc. as well as sustaining activities including change assessments, Letter To File, registrations and renewals. Support and enable global registrations. Manage software and vision regulatory team- Lead and develop regulatory team members, serving as a coach and mentor. Manage internal resources or contractor SMEs to deliver submissions or other project objectives. Serve as regulatory subject matter expert to cross-functional partners with strong knowledge of software lifecycle, cybersecurity, and connected systems. Applies expert knowledge of guidance’s, regulations, and standards relevant to product portfolio. Supports audits. Qualifications / Requirements : Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required; Advanced Degree strongly preferred . At least 10+ years of regulatory affairs experience in medical devices including experience with software-enabled systems . 2+ years of demonstrated people-management experience including direct reports, coaching, and performance management required .  Proven track record of securing regulatory approvals for software enabled devices required . Strong knowledge of FDA software and cybersecurity regulatory requirements required . Proven ability to lead complex programs independently. Proven ability to be highly collaborative & flexible – comfortable navigating through