Senior Manager, Technical Product Owner - Regulatory Strategy

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Job Function:

Technology Product & Platform Management

Job Sub Function:

Technical Product Management

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

We are seeking the best talent for a Senior Manager, Technical Product Owner (TPO) for Regulatory Strategy, located in Raritan, NJ or Titusville, NJ.

This role is responsible for maximizing the value of one or more technology products that enable getting our global submissions prepared faster and enabling drugs to get to patients faster. The role partners closely with business and technology stakeholders to define and prioritize the product backlog, translate needs into clear user stories with acceptance criteria, and ensure delivery teams build the right capabilities with the right quality. This role operates with significant autonomy, setting near‑term and mid‑term priorities, aligning outcomes to regulatory strategy, and ensuring releases deliver measurable improvements.

This role serves as a senior individual contributor and people leader, accountable for product ownership practices and effective delivery execution while partnering closely with Regulatory, Product Management, Architecture, Engineering, Quality, and Security stakeholders to ensure solutions are feasible, compliant, and deliver intended outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Squad Product Ownership & Value Delivery

• Shape the squad vision/roadmap and steer delivery of product/platform capabilities oriented around business impact (e.g., submission efficiency, authority interactions, approvals)

• Shape and prioritize the backlog using customer and stakeholder needs; translate requirements into prioritized user stories with clear acceptance criteria

• Balance business value with technical feasibility while prioritizing stories/features, optimizing cost and improving delivery efficiency

• Accountable for shaping and hitting squad OKRs and for value delivery/value realization; partner with Product/Platform Management on business value, messaging, and stakeholder communications

Agile Delivery, Ceremonies & Performance

• Actively participate in all squad ceremonies; facilitate and support release planning, sprint planning, demos, and refinement to optimize the flow of value

• Collaborate to ensure all partners are clear on roadmap activities, design decisions, interdependencies, risks, and timelines; synchronize with other squads to deliver cross-squad work

• Drive reporting and analytics to provide visibility on squad performance (e.g., sprint metrics, flow/throughput, outcomes, and user results) and inform adjustments

• Own and manage product documentation and information; work with the Lead Engineer to balance technical debt with feature delivery and support release readiness decisions

Solutioning, Security & Compliance

• Ensure product features/work meet relevant security, privacy, and compliance standards (including ISRM and TQ/Q-CSV), with requirements embedded in the backlog

• Drive selection of solution options; partner with the Lead Engineer to assess technical elements and tradeoffs prior to user testing and implementation

• Drive engagement with third parties (vendors/partners) to support delivery of squad objectives and ensure integration and operational readiness

• Drive continuous improvement across the product lifecycle, using outcomes and metrics to refine backlog priorities and ways of working

Leadership, Stakeholder Partnership & Resourcing

• Plan resourcing for the squad(s) (e.g., new roles/changes) as needed

• Influence across a matrixed, global organization without direct authority

• Build strong partnerships with Regulatory, Quality, Platform, and Vendor teams

• Model J&J leadership behaviors and foster an inclusive, high‑performance culture

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process innovation and technology‑enabled transformation

• Evaluate emerging technologies (including AI/GenAI where appropriate) for regulatory use cases

• Drive continuous improvement in product ownership practices, engineering ways of working, delivery models, and product operations

• Monitor industry trends and ensure the product portfolio remains competitive and compliant

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related discipline (Engineering, Math, Physics, IT).

• 10+ years of progressive IT and business experience, including ownership of enterprise‑scale products or platforms

• Proven experience leading multi‑team, multi‑vendor delivery in regulated (GxP) environments

• Deep expertise in data platforms, API architecture/design, and cloud‑native technologies

• Strong understanding of Global Regulatory Affairs, including Health Authority interactions, submissions, and approvals

• Strong technical background with deep understanding of generative AI and latest technologies

• Demonstrated ability to operate with high autonomy, broad scope, and material business impact

• Strong executive‑level communication and stakeholder management skills

• Willingness to travel domestically (~20%)

Preferred

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline (Engineering, Math, Physics, IT).

• Experience with the Veeva RIM Platform

• Experience leading AI/ML or Generative AI implementation products in regulated environments

• Experience supporting regulatory or enterprise transformation initiatives

Johnson & Johnson is an 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 federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. 

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$122,000.00 - $212,750.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:
• 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

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits