Associate Director in Regulatory Affairs at Johnson & Johnson MedTech

Mar 18, 2025

Shereka Banton, PhD is an Associate Director in Regulatory Affairs at Johnson & Johnson MedTech. She is responsible for ensuring that their medical devices are safe & effective and perform as intended when used in healthcare environments globally.

What is the highest degree you have earned and what can you tell us about your academic path?

I earned my PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Tech. My academic path, though challenging, was great preparation for working in industry.

Where do you work now and what is your company about?

I work at Johnson & Johnson MedTech, specifically Ethicon. Ethicon is a global medical device company that specializes in products intended for used in surgeries.

How did you first learn about the company?

I learned about Johnson & Johnson during graduate school at a conference.

What do you like most about the company?

Our company credo – patients are 1st!

What skills make you successful in your role and why did you choose this role?

The problem solving and analytical skills I gained in my engineering studies have enabled my success. I chose Regulatory Affairs because it allowed me to fuse my science and policy interests.

How do you define success?

Success is reaching alignment between what we’re called to do and what we do in our everyday life, inside and outside of work.

What's the most fulfilling aspect of your job?

Knowing that the products I work on are used every day in healthcare settings around the world.

What advice do you have for students and job seekers?

Know your purpose. Everything else will flow from there.

What book did you read last?

As a person of faith, the Bible.