Senior Manager, RA Submissions

Johnson & Johnson; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is looking for a Senior Manager, RA Submissions based in the UK to lead a team focused on regulatory submissions for innovative medicines. The successful candidate will have a track record in managing direct reports, strong analytical skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. This role involves managing submissions according to regulatory requirements and promoting team development. A hybrid work schedule is available.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership capabilities and mentoring experience.
• Proven understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Exceptional analytical skills for complex data analysis.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a CTA team in regulatory submissions.
• Manage HR processes for team members.
• Drive improvement of team members and colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with global regulations.

Skills

Compliance Management

Leadership

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Regulatory Compliance

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Life Sciences

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 Product Submissions and Registration

Job Category

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations

London, United Kingdom

Job Description

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science‑based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

We are seeking Senior Manager, RA Submissions to be located in the UK.

Job Requirements

• Strong leadership capabilities, with proven experience in managing direct reports, mentoring junior staff, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Proven understanding regulatory requirements related to Clinical Trial Applications, including ICH‑GCP, EMA, and other relevant guidelines.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing the preparation, review, and submission of CTAs to regulatory bodies.
• Exceptional analytical skills to identify potential issues, analyze complex data, and develop effective solutions in a fast‑paced regulatory environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with internal teams and external partners.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple submissions and regulatory deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to work or lead in a matrix environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a CTA team in planning, preparing, and maintaining regulatory submissions and filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout the process. Provide guidance and support for direct reports to facilitate smooth submission workflows.
• Manage all HR‑related processes for the team, including performance management, development, and fostering a positive work environment. Ensure team members are aligned with organizational goals and standards.
• Drive the coaching and professional development of team members and colleagues, promoting continuous improvement, skill enhancement, and a high‑performance culture.
• Maintain and promote up‑to‑date expertise on global and regional regulations, ensuring all submissions meet current guidelines, standards, and best practices.
• Provide leadership and oversight to the CTA team, ensuring the application of appropriate regulatory submission standards, processes, and policies to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Analyze team workload, prioritize assignments, and oversee the tracking of submission activities using relevant systems and tools to ensure timely delivery.
• Lead the development and alignment of submission operational strategies with overarching regulatory strategies, ensuring coherence and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement by leading the development and enhancement of departmental work practices, processes, and workflows.
• Actively participate in CTA leadership team meetings, contributing strategic insights and supporting decision‑making processes.
• Ensure open, timely, and effective communication channels with all stakeholders and team members to facilitate smooth project execution and meet deadlines.
• Foster strong collaborations with key partners to proactively identify and resolve conflicts related to priorities, resource allocation, or deviations from plans, removing obstacles to ensure project success. Collaborate across GRA functions and relevant groups as needed for assigned projects.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 8‑10 years of overall experience required
• 7+ years of relevant industry experience; Masters/Pharm D/PhD with 6+ years’ experience preferred
• People or team management experience required
• Global CTA regulations knowledge and experience required
• Project leadership experience required
• Prior senior leadership experience preferred
• Can work a hybrid schedule that includes work from home flexibility as well as a regular in‑office requirement at one of the locations listed in the next section

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

• Titusville, NJ; Raritan, NJ; or Springhouse, PA - Requisition #: R-040598
• Switzerland - Requisition #: R-042491
• Belgium, Netherlands and Poland - Requisition #: R-042494
• UK - Requisition #: R-042495

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 & 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 ([e-mail]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills

Compliance Management, Cross‑Functional Collaboration, Design Thinking, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Operational Excellence, Package and Labeling Regulations, Process Improvements, Product Packaging Design, Regulatory Affairs Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessments, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Strategic Thinking, Sustainability, Sustainable Packaging, Team Management, Transparency Reporting

Preferred Skills

Compliance Management, Cross‑Functional Collaboration, Design Thinking, Developing Others, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Operational Excellence, Package and Labeling Regulations, Process Improvements, Product Packaging Design, Regulatory Affairs Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessments, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Strategic Thinking, Sustainability, Sustainable Packaging, Team Management, Transparency Reporting