Head of Regulatory Affairs, EMEA Emerging Markets

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Dubai; On-site; AED 631,000 - 1,092,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Director, Head of EMEA Emerging Markets Regulatory Affairs to lead regulatory strategy across Africa, the Middle East, Türkiye, Russia and CIS, while guiding Global Health Equity licenses. You will align regional plans with portfolio priorities and ensure compliance and timely submissions.

The role manages ~80 colleagues in matrix structures, oversees about USD 10 million in budgets, and partners with senior leadership to drive patient access and lifecycle

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in science, health, pharmacy, medicine, or related field.
• 15+ years of regulatory affairs and pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Experience leading regulatory strategy across multiple countries and product lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory strategy and execution across regional, cluster, and country teams with clear accountability and succession.
• Advise senior leaders and ensure compliance while aligning portfolio strategies with patient access goals.
• Forecast demand, allocate resources, and manage regulatory budgets across major filings and lifecycle activities.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

English communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Advanced degree in science/health/pharmacy/medicine

Job description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Senior Director, Head of EMEA Emerging Markets Regulatory Affairs to lead regulatory strategy across Africa, the Middle East, Türkiye, Russia and CIS, while guiding Global Health Equity licenses. You will align regional plans with portfolio priorities and ensure compliance and timely submissions.

The role manages ~80 colleagues in matrix structures, oversees about USD 10 million in budgets, and partners with senior leadership to drive patient access and lifecycle