Senior Manager APAC Regulatory Leader

Johnson & Johnson; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking an Associate Director for APAC Regulatory Affairs based in Singapore. This role involves leading the regulatory strategy and execution for pharmaceutical products across the Asia-Pacific region. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and a strong background in regulatory affairs. They will work collaboratively with global and regional teams and manage Health Authority interactions to ensure compliance and optimize product registration processes. A Bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline is required, and excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 – 10 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably in a strategic role.
• Ability to communicate clearly with senior management and influence cross-functional decisions.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive end-to-end regulatory strategy for AP markets.
• Lead AP product registrations including input into CMC and Registration dossiers.
• Manage Health Authority interactions in AP.
• Oversee multiple regulatory projects concurrently.
• Communicate regulatory status and risks to senior management.
• Collaborate with R&D, Clinical, QA/Compliance, Regulatory Operations, and Commercial teams.

Skills

Regulatory Strategy & Planning

HA Engagement & Submissions Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Communication to Senior Leadership

Project Management & Mentoring

Dossier Preparation (CMC/Registration)

Lifecycle Management & Labeling

Regulatory Intelligence & Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or a health-related discipline

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

Professional

All Job Posting Locations

Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand, Beijing, China, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, Seoul, Korea, Republic of, Singapore, Singapore, Taipei City, Taiwan

Job Description

Johnson & Johnson is seeking an Assoc Dir APAC Regulatory Leader to join the APAC Regulatory Affairs team.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Manager APAC Regulatory Leader is a member of the Global Regulatory Affairs organization. The position resides in the AP Region and is responsible for working with local regulatory affairs departments, AP regional cross-functional teams, Global Regulatory Teams and other global functions to define and implement the regional strategy for assigned neuroscience products.

The position is accountable for leading and providing region or country strategic input into the global regulatory strategy and identifying regional requirements to optimize registration, and lifecycle management of marketed products, taking into consideration current and proposed changes in regulatory requirements and standards.

This position provides strategic regulatory support to all affiliates in the AP region for the J&J Innovative Medicine business. Markets in scope of responsibility are: China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia and India. As the position is also a core member of the AP regional cross functional team, there is also.

CORE RESPONSIBILITY

• As a core member of the AP regional cross functional team, you will be leading the regulatory strategy and execution for pharmaceutical assets across the Asia-Pacific region, ensuring timely registrations, lifecycle management, and ongoing compliance. You will partner with global/regional teams to translate development progress into region‑specific strategic regulatory plans and deliverables.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Define and drive end-to-end regulatory strategy for AP markets, aligning with global, regional and local objectives.
• Lead AP product registrations, including input into the preparation, compilation, and management of CMC and Registration dossiers to ensure submissions meet local requirements.
• Manage Health Authority interactions in AP (briefing documents, questions, responses, and post-submission activities).
• Oversee multiple regulatory projects concurrently; set milestones, timelines, and resource needs; mentor junior staff.
• Communicate regulatory status, risks, and implications to senior management.
• Collaborate with R&D, Clinical, QA/Compliance, Regulatory Operations, and Commercial teams.
• Contribute to labeling updates and Core Data Sheet regional inputs; track post-approval commitments.
• Monitor regulatory intelligence and advise on regional impact to global development roadmaps.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards; maintain thorough documentation and audit readiness.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or a health-related discipline.
• Minimum 8 – 10 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience, preferably in a strategic role in a core regional function.
• Ability to communicate clearly with senior management and influence cross-functional decisions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a relevant field of pharmaceutical Research & Development, such as but not limited to clinical science or development.
• Experience in strategic lead roles in Regulatory, Commercial, Medical Affairs or Market Access, or other relevant discipline.
• Experience leading regulatory strategic development for assets at regional/global levels, and experience registering pharmaceutical products in AP; strong familiarity with AP regulatory systems and requirements. Proven track record driving HA interactions/engagement and supporting local submissions (CMC and/or Registration dossiers) is a plus.
• Possess a growth mindset and strong business acumen to drive optimal regulatory strategy and contribution.
• Demonstrated program/portfolio management, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong cross-cultural collaboration in a matrix environment.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Regulatory Strategy & Planning
• HA Engagement & Submissions Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Communication to Senior Leadership
• Project Management & Mentoring
• Dossier Preparation (CMC/Registration)
• Lifecycle Management & Labeling
• Regulatory Intelligence & Risk Assessment