Susan Neadle Johnson & Johnson

Susan Neadle joined Johnson & Johnson in 1995, where her career includes integral leadership roles in R&D and Quality Engineering/Quality Assurance, spanning pharmaceuticals, medical devices, consumer products. In her current role, Sr. Director, Value Chain Quality Design, she serves as Chair of J&J’s Design Council, advancing world-class practices in product and process design and development to drive robust, customer-centric health care solutions across J&J. She also leads J&J's Combination Products CoP.

Among several achievements, Susan led the team that defined and implemented the globally integrated business model to meet Combination Products health authority regulations into J&J's Pharm Sector. Her leadership, innovation, and best practices have been recognized with multiple awards, including the Johnson Medal, J&J’s highest honor for innovation excellence. Susan holds numerous patents and publications, and frequently speaks in public venues. She is actively engaged in several industry working groups globally on a range of Combination Products topics. She serves as Chair of the ISPE Combination Products Community of Practice, and as Vice-Chair of the Combination Products Coalition PMSR Working Group. Susan earned an M.S. in polymer science & engineering, and a B.S. in biology/chemistry, as well as Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry.