Johnson & Johnson Posted August 4, 2026

Sr. Quality Engineer

Shanghai, China Full time
Regulatory Affairs Senior

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About this opportunity

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Job Function:

Regulatory Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:

Regulatory Affairs

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Shanghai, China

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a(n) Sr. Quality Engineer,   located   in Shanghai, Shanghai, China.

This role supports China operations and distributor management activities within Quality & Regulatory Affairs (QARA), ensuring compliant, efficient, and reliable execution of operational and distribution processes. This role partners closely with internal   cross ‑ functional   teams and external distributors to   maintain   regulatory compliance, support product availability, and drive continuous improvement across China distribution operations. This position plays a critical role in protecting patients, customers, and the DePuy Synthes brand while supporting business growth in a complex regulatory environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead complaint/Potential Adverse Event /suspected diversion or counterfeit case/Legal case management.

Act as contact window between global and local operation company, implement Product Recall activities to compliance with China regulatory, company policy and Local quality management system requirements.

Work together with global PMS to complete vigilance related reports per China regulation and company requirements, including but not limit to periodic risk evaluation reports (PRER), risk signal report   and etc.

Responsible for special monitoring   program , risk evaluation   report , VBP   report , adverse events   from Health Authority   system directly .

Support on   AE investigation to ensure compliance related to government/health authority regulations.

Support regulatory and quality audits , inspections .

Identify   and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance PMS efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree   required , preferably in Life Sciences, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, or   a related   field.

Advanced degree preferred (e.g., Master’s).

Experience and Skills

Required:

Typically   4–6 years of relevant professional experience in Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, Supply Chain, or Distribution Management within a regulated industry (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceuticals, healthcare).

Working knowledge of China regulatory and quality requirements related to product distribution and post market surveillance.

Ability to work effectively in a matrixed,   cross ‑ functional   environment.

Preferred:

Experience supporting QARA or   compliance ‑ driven   operations within a global organization.

Familiarity with audits, inspections, CAPA, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Experience working with global or regional stakeholders across time zones.

Hold a certificate in adverse event reporting training

Strong analytical, documentation, and   problem ‑ solving   skills.

Other:

Language: Fluency in Mandarin and English   required .

Travel: Limited; Up to 10–20%, primarily within China.

Certifications: Quality or Regulatory certifications (e.g., ISO, internal auditor)   preferred   but not   required .

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness,   career   and life journey, please visit   https://www.careers.jnj.com .

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

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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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Business Behavior, Business Writing, Communication, Confidentiality, Data Reporting, Detail-Oriented, Legal Support, Medicines and Device Development and Regulation, Problem Solving, Product Licensing, Regulatory Affairs Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Development, Regulatory Environment, Risk Assessments, Teamwork

Job details

Seniority
Senior
Function
Regulatory Affairs
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Shanghai, China
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Regulatory Affairs role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 67 comparable Senior Regulatory Affairs roles across 31 biopharma companies.

67Comparable roles tracked
58Currently active
31Companies hiring similar roles
22Countries represented

Salary context

21 of 67 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Peer group range $98,050 – $214,200 (median $204,000)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 67 comparable roles

United States30
Ireland6
India4
China3
Poland3
Japan2

+ 16 more countries

Seniority mix

67 of 67 peers have a known seniority level

Associate Director37
Senior29
Principal1

Therapeutic area mix

5 of 67 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology3
Dermatology & Aesthetics2

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