CQ Specialist Supplier Mgmt

Johnson & Johnson is hiring a mid-level CQ Specialist for Supplier Management in Zuchwil, Switzerland. The role focuses on regional quality system processes, supplier oversight, and compliance within the EMEA medical device sector.

This position serves as a regional subject matter expert for specific quality processes and systems. The specialist coaches the broader EMEA CQ team, partners with related departments to maintain consistent workflows, and ensures timely metric reporting while supporting continuous improvement of the regional quality management system.

Responsibilities

• Oversee key quality system areas including document control, quality agreements, change management, repackaging, purchasing, audits, CAPA, and training.
• Act as the go-to expert for assigned quality system processes.
• Coach and guide teams on relevant processes and systems.
• Communicate quality compliance requirements and updates to all impacted sites.
• Lead efforts to simplify, standardize, and improve processes across the EMEA region.
• Report metrics and KPIs for assigned processes in a timely and consistent manner.
• Support regional audit and inspection readiness activities.
• Develop strategic partnerships locally and globally to implement solutions.
• Monitor adherence to company policies and J&J quality procedures.
• Assess quality processes and suggest enhancements to align with regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Supply Chain, or a related scientific/technical field.
• 4–6 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Commercial Quality, or supplier quality management in regulated medical device or pharmaceutical settings.
• Prior experience leading supplier-focused quality activities or workstreams.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and supplier quality processes.
• Experience managing supplier investigations, nonconformances, and CAPA.
• Detailed understanding of QM Systems and local/regional (EMEA) Medical Device regulations.
• Understanding the linkages in Quality and Regulatory compliance in delivery to customer and health authority.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience with ISO certification, Notified body; Health authority inspection experience preferred.
• Experience supporting EU MDR-regulated medical device products.
• Experience conducting or supporting supplier audits and assessments.
• Experience in orthopedic or implantable medical device products.
• Familiarity with supplier performance metrics and risk-based monitoring approaches.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement or risk management methodologies.
• German preferred.
• Quality-related certifications (e.g., ISO, ASQ) preferred.

About the company

Johnson & Johnson operates under a long-standing Credo that emphasizes responsibility to its global workforce. The company fosters an inclusive environment that treats every employee as an individual, respecting diversity and recognizing merit across all levels.

• Guided by a foundational Credo emphasizing responsibility to employees worldwide.
• Fosters an inclusive environment that values each person as an individual.
• Respects diversity and dignity while recognizing employee merit.