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Manager, Clinical Research Med Affairs

Johnson & Johnson


Job Location:

Leeds - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 9 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 6 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are 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 more at .

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:

Legal & Compliance

Job Sub Function:

Health Care Compliance

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Leeds West Yorkshire United Kingdom

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) ManagerHCC R&DClinical Research / Medical Affairslocatedinthe US or United Kingdom.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

West Chester PA - Requisition Number: 078298

Leeds United Kingdom - Requisition Number: 081285

Remember whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers your applications will be considered as a single submission.

The ManagerR&DClinical ResearchMedical Affairsis responsible forsupporting and executing an effectiveGlobalcompliance program acrossR&DClinical Research Medical Affairs and related scientific engagement activities. This role partners closely withGlobalClinical Medical Affairs and R&D teams to helpidentify assess and mitigate compliance risks while enabling compliant and ethical innovation.

This role serves as a trusted compliance partner to business stakeholders providing practical riskbased guidance on clinical studies investigator interactions scientific exchange and external collaborations. This role plays a critical part in embedding compliance into daytoday operations and supporting sound compliant decisionmaking across theorganization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Providestrategic HCC leadershipoversightand execution oftheGlobalHealth Care Compliance program forR&DClinicalResearch Medical Affairs and relatedactivities aligned with enterprise compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements.

  • Act as a compliance partnerand trusted advisortoGlobalR&DClinical Research and Medical Affairs teams providingtimely practical guidance on clinical trials investigator and site interactions advisory boards and scientific exchange.

  • Assistinidentifying assessing and mitigating compliance risks associated with clinical research activities and medical engagement models.

  • Supportcompliancerisk assessments issue management and monitoring activities related toR&DClinical Research and Medical Affairs.

  • Collaborate with Legal Privacy Quality Finance and other assurance functions to deliver coordinated compliance support and risk mitigation.

  • Contributeto the development implementation and maintenance of policies procedures and training materials related toR&DClinical Research and Medical Affairs compliance.

  • Support responses to internal inquiries audits monitoring activities and regulatory requests related to clinical and medical compliance topics.

  • Monitor regulatory enforcement and industry trendsimpactingR&DClinical Research and Medical Affairs and escalate emerging risks asappropriate.

  • Drive continuous improvement byidentifyingopportunities to simplify processes and strengthen compliance effectiveness.

Qualifications

Education

  • Required:Bachelors degree in Law Business Compliance Finance Healthcare Administration Life Sciences ora related field.

  • Preferred:Advanced degree or professional certification in Compliance Legal Risk Ethics or related disciplines.

Experience and Skills

Required:

  • 57 years of experience in healthcare compliance clinical research operations medical affairs legal audit or related functions.

  • Working knowledge of healthcare compliance laws regulations and industry standards applicable to clinical research and medical affairs.

  • Experience supporting riskbased compliance programs in regulated environments.

  • Ability to translate complex compliance requirements into practical guidance for business partners.

  • Strong analytical problemsolving and decisionmaking skills.

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders.

Preferred:

  • Experience in medical devices pharmaceuticals or broader life sciences industries.

  • Familiarity with clinical trial conduct investigator interactions and scientific engagement models.

  • Experience working in matrixed organizations with crossfunctional stakeholders.

  • Exposure tocompliancerisk assessments monitoring or issue management processes.

  • Change management or process improvement experience.

Other

  • Language:Fluency in Englishrequired.

  • Travel:Up to 1520% domestic travel.

  • Certifications:Compliance legal or ethicscertificationspreferred but notrequired.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellnesscareerand life journey please visit.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate ourOrthopaedicsbusiness toestablisha standaloneorthopaedicscompanyoperatingas DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation isanticipatedto be completed within 18 to24 months subject to legal requirements including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies as may berequired regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position it isanticipatedthat following conclusion of the transaction you would be an employee of DePuySynthesand your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes programs policies and benefit that case details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes atan appropriate timeand subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Johnson & Johnsonisan Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federalstateor local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who areprotectedveterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnsoniscommitted to providing an interview process that isinclusive ofour applicants needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to requestan accommodation external applicants please contact us via internal employees contactAskGSto be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Audit Management Complaints Investigation Compliance Frameworks Compliance Management Consulting Corporate Governance Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) Healthcare Industry Health Care Regulation Interpersonal Influence Legal Services Medical Compliance Organizing Process Improvements Program Management Technical Credibility

Required Experience:

Manager


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