At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and improve global Quality Management Systems for innovative medicine.
- Company: Join Johnson & Johnson, a leader in healthcare innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Opportunity to travel and engage with diverse teams worldwide.
- Why this job: Shape the future of quality systems in a dynamic, global environment.
- Qualifications: 12+ years in Quality Systems with strong leadership and strategic skills.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 150000 £ per year.
Johnson & Johnson’s Innovative Medicine Quality & Compliance, Quality Management & Digital team seeks a global leader to shape, operate, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) technology and operational landscape supporting GxP quality processes.
Role Summary
The Senior Director will provide enterprise leadership for the strategy, roadmap, operation, and sustainment of core QMS systems and enabling platforms, partnering with cross‑functional stakeholders to align systems with business priorities, regulatory expectations, inspection readiness, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the global QMS systems strategy, investment roadmap, and governance model.
- Oversee planning, execution, sustainment, and continuous improvement of QMS system initiatives and investments.
- Serve as business owner for core QMS systems and enabling platforms (LMS, EDMS, QMS workflows, etc.).
- Partner with Global Process Owners, Enterprise Quality, IM Digital Quality, JJT, and regional stakeholders to ensure alignment with process needs and enterprise priorities.
- Provide quality leadership and guidance for strategic system investments, ensuring compliance with GxP, computerized system validation, and quality requirements.
- Develop scalable operational services and support models enabling consistent, efficient, and compliant QMS operations.
- Represent IM Quality Systems in enterprise transformation efforts, governance forums, and senior leadership discussions.
- Lead, develop, and engage a global team, fostering accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and high performance.
- Monitor internal and external trends in Quality Systems and digital capability to identify opportunities for simplification, standardization, innovation, and value creation.
- Develop dashboards, metrics, and leadership updates to provide visibility into QMS system performance, investment progress, risks, and opportunities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in Quality Systems, Quality Operations, digital quality, program management, transformation leadership, or a related regulated environment.
- Experience with Quality Management System platforms supporting GxP processes.
- Demonstrated experience shaping system roadmaps, leading system investments, and translating business needs into executable plans.
- Strong knowledge of quality systems, regulatory expectations, computerized system validation, and continuous improvement principles.
- Proven ability to influence, collaborate, and drive alignment across senior leaders, global teams, and matrixed stakeholders.
- Strong strategic thinking, communication, presentation, analytical, and decision‑making skills.
- Experience leading teams, developing talent, and creating an inclusive, high‑performance team environment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality outcomes in a complex, global organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree (M.S., MBA, Ph.D., Pharm.D., or equivalent).
- Experience in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, medical technology, or another highly regulated industry.
- Experience with QMS platforms such as Veeva, TrackWise, ComplianceWire, EDMS, LMS, or similar systems.
- Experience partnering with digital, technology, process ownership, and quality organizations on enterprise‑scale transformation.
- Experience developing metrics, dashboards, and executive‑level updates to support decision‑making and governance.
Travel
Up to 10% domestic and international travel may be required based on business needs.
Senior Director, Quality Systems (UK) employer: 7360-Janssen-Cilag Limited Legal Entity
Johnson & Johnson is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration in the field of Quality Systems. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the company provides extensive training and development opportunities, ensuring that team members can thrive in their careers while contributing to meaningful advancements in healthcare. Located in the UK, employees benefit from a diverse and inclusive culture that values accountability and high performance, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking to make a significant impact in the industry.
Contact Details:
7360-Janssen-Cilag Limited Legal Entity Recruitment Team
