Associate Director, DACH

Johnson & Johnson

Associate Director overseeing regulatory strategy and compliance for DePuy Synthes in DACH markets. Ensuring product registrations and lifecycle management in compliance with local regulations.

Posted 6/28/2026full-timeZuchwil • 🇨🇭 SwitzerlandSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Regulatory Affairs, particularly within the medical device and healthcare sectors, with a strong focus on EU MDR compliance and strategic regulatory guidance across DACH markets. Proven leadership in managing multi-country regulatory portfolios and developing regulatory strategies that align with business objectives.

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Regulatory Affairs StrategyEU MDR ComplianceMulti-Country Regulatory PortfoliosRegulatory Strategy DevelopmentRegulatory Inspections Support

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Hard Skills

Regulatory AffairsEU MDRProduct RegistrationLifecycle ManagementRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingCross-Functional Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Medical DeviceHealthcareRegulated IndustriesDACH MarketsQuality System Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee regulatory affairs strategy and execution across DACH local markets
Ensure compliance with country‑specific and EU regulatory requirements, internal policies, and quality system standards
Provide strategic regulatory guidance to support product registrations, renewals, variations, and lifecycle management
Serve as the senior regulatory escalation point for DACH Local Market Support
Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders including Commercial, Quality, Supply Chain, Legal, and Global Regulatory Affairs
Monitor regulatory changes across DACH markets and assess potential impacts to products, portfolios, and operations
Support regulatory inspections, audits, and health authority interactions as required
Lead, coach, and develop regulatory talent

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically 8–10 years of progressive experience in Regulatory Affairs within the medical device, healthcare, or other regulated industries
Strong knowledge of EU MDR and regulatory requirements across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
Demonstrated experience leading multi‑country or regional regulatory portfolios
Proven ability to develop and execute regulatory strategies aligned to business objectives
Ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed organization
English required; German preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development
Equipment allowances