Head of Regulatory Affairs

Johnson & Johnson; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company seeks a Head of Regulatory Affairs in the UK. This role involves developing strategic regulatory initiatives, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with UK regulatory frameworks. The candidate should have significant experience in Regulatory Affairs, particularly within UK and EU contexts, and demonstrate strong leadership skills. The position offers a unique opportunity to impact critical healthcare outcomes and engage with key stakeholders. Competitive compensation and a supportive work environment are part of the offer.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry, or related Life Sciences.
• Extensive strategic and operational Regulatory Affairs experience.
• Solid understanding of UK, Ireland, and EU regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with GMP, GDP, and QMS standards.
• Proven leadership and team development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain regulatory strategies for the product portfolio.
• Ensure effective interaction with internal stakeholders.
• Lead the UK Regulatory Affairs team to shape strategy.
• Provide strategic oversight for submissions to the MHRA.
• Develop and lead UK external stakeholder strategy.

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function: Regulatory Affairs Group

Job Sub Function: Regulatory Affairs

Job Category: People Leader

All Job Posting Locations: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Are you ready to make a difference?

At Johnson & Johnson, we are committed to addressing and solving some of the most meaningful unmet medical needs through creating an environment where our employees feel valued and can reach their potential. This commitment is embedded in our Credo!

The Opportunity

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Head of Regulatory Affairs in the UK! In this role, you will develop short to long‑term business strategies, partner closely with EMEA team members, and achieve relevant patient outcomes, commercial, sales, and growth targets.

This includes developing the vision for and responsible for overall leadership and strategic direction of the Regulatory Affairs team to ensure licenses are obtained in a timely manner in line with business strategy and the business markets products with consistently high quality, safety and efficacy, minimising regulatory enforcement actions.

• Developing and maintaining a deep understanding of the existing evolving regulatory environment and translating that to impactful regulatory strategies for our product portfolio
• Ensuring regulatory and GMP compliance and inspection readiness at all times
• Ensuring effective interaction and partnership with internal business stakeholders
• Bringing thought leadership on innovative strategic approaches to drive the debate and deliver solutions that shape the regulatory framework
• Ongoing development of regulatory team capabilities, retaining and attracting the best talent

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Strategy & Leadership

• Lead the UK Regulatory Affairs team, shaping strategy in alignment with UK portfolio, medical, and global priorities.
• Provide strategic oversight for high‑quality submissions to the MHRA and ensure alignment with EMEA and local business goals.
• Represent UK Regulatory Affairs in senior forums (e.g., G7 Heads of RA, Medical Leadership Teams), contributing insights and guidance.
• Drive operational efficiency through process improvements, standardisation, and system enhancements.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with internal teams (medical, marketing, sales, logistics, pricing) to ensure regulatory strategies support broader business objectives.
• Ensure empowered regulatory representation at CVTs and collaborate across EMEA, Global, and ACCESS consortium countries to leverage synergies.

External Engagement

• Develop and lead UK external stakeholder strategy, including strategic engagement with MHRA and other health authorities.
• Influence national policy through ABPI working groups and Office for Life Sciences, in coordination with Health Affairs leadership.
• Monitor and share regulatory trends across UK, Ireland, and EU, contributing to industry advocacy and policy shaping.

Operational Excellence

• Support GRA‑EMEA initiatives and lead change management efforts to embed lessons learned and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate on resource planning and manage the Regulatory Affairs budget effectively.

Qualifications

Education

• Degree or equivalent experience in Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry, or related Life Sciences.

Experience & Skills

• Extensive strategic and operational Regulatory Affairs experience.
• Solid understanding of UK, Ireland, and EU regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with GMP, GDP, and QMS standards.
• Proven leadership and team development capabilities.

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 and 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, please email the Employee Health Support Center () or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.