Mgr Global Regulatory Scientist, Reg Aff

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Spring House (PA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine seeks a Manager Global Regulatory Scientist to lead regulatory submissions and strategy in a hybrid, multi-country setup (Beerse, Leiden, High Wycombe, Raritan, Spring House). You will coordinate IND/CTA/MAA/NDA filings, manage timelines, and liaise with health authorities to ensure compliant, timely products.

The role requires strong FDA/ICH knowledge, cross-functional leadership, and experience in life cycle management across pharma/biotech products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific or equivalent discipline; advanced scientific degree preferred.
• 4+ years of health regulated industry experience (or 5+ with Master’s; or 4 with PhD/PharmD).
• At least 4 years regulatory affairs experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry is required.
• Experience with NDA/MAA submissions and health authority interactions.

Responsibilities

• Draft cover letters and support regulatory submissions (IND/CTA/MAA/NDA, eCTD).
• Advise on submission strategies and required documents across NDA/MAA filings.
• Provide regulatory input throughout registration processes and coordinate with LOCs.
• Ensure timely NDA/MAA availability and track critical path activities.
• Prepare meetings with Regulatory Agencies and respond to HA queries.

Skills

Regulatory strategy

Global health authorities

IND/CTA/MAA NDA submissions

FDA/ICH regulations

Cross-functional leadership

Life cycle management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field

Advanced scientific degree preferred

Health-regulated industry experience

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments are smarter and less invasive, andsolutions 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 jnj.com
As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Regulatory Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:

Regulatory Affairs

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Spring House, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

About Innovative Medicine

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 searching for the best talent for a Manager Global Regulatory Scientist, Regulatory Affairs. This hybrid work position will be in Beerse, Belgium, Leiden, Netherlands, High Wycombe/Maidenhead, UK, or Raritan, NJ and Spring House, PA (USA)

Manager Global Regulatory Scientist, Regulatory Affairs

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft cover letters and support the preparation of various applications ie: IND, CTA, MAA/NDA and eCTD), and procedures for Regulatory Agency submissions
• For CTA/INDs – Ensure protocols are in alignment with regulatory requirements and provide advise on required documents and submission strategies in preparation for those filings.
• For Marketing Authorization Applications (NDA, MAA or other major HA submissions): Provide regulatory support throughout registration process
• Advise team on required documents and submission strategies in preparation of NDA, MAA (and other global filings) as assigned (in collaboration with LOCs as appropriate)
• Assist with timely NDA, MAA (other) availability, ensure that all document components are in place on time, identify and track critical path activities
• Assist with submission and acceptance of Marketing Authorization Applications (NDA, MAA, other)
• Ensure country-specific submission packages are made available to the LOCs in accordance with agreed plans
• Assist in the preparation of meetings with Regulatory Agencies. Coordinate, contribute to development, and review the content of responses to queries from HAs to ensure high quality and timely responses. May include other activities as delegated by the RRL/GRL.
• Liaise with LOCs, track dates of submissions/responses to queries in a timely manner.
• Acts as back up contact/representative on specific multi-discipline teams, or with regulatory agencies as needed. May be responsible for organizing and leading meetings.
• Provide regulatory input for and appropriate follow-up to inspections, audits, litigation support, and product complaints.
• Supports GRL(GRT) by driving high project management planning of global submissions or Health authority interactions and additional major regulatory milestones.
• Participate in global regulatory team meetings as appropriate
• Assist in strategy development by researching regulatory and medical information in preparing submissions to Global Health Authorities (HAs).
• Advise the Regulatory team on applicable regulatory requirements, project specific regulatory issues as assigned
• Partner with regulatory colleagues understand the competitive landscape, e.g., views of HAs, regulatory precedents, labeling differences, and disease area-specific issues.
• May assist in the development and improvement of regulatory processes.

Qualifications Experience And Skills:

• A Bachelor's degree in scientific or equivalent discipline; advanced scientific degree is preferred, and at least 6 years of health regulated industry experience, or a Master’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of health regulated industry experience or a PhD/PharmD with a minimum of 4 years of health regulated experience.
• At least 4 years of relevant regulatory affairs experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry is required.
• opportunity to flex across different product types (pharma, devices, combo products).
• Knowledge of multiple global health authorities ‘regulations and processes’ would be ideal
• Solid understanding of FDA and ICH Regulatory requirements and guidelines specific to the areas of clinical research, product development, life cycle submission management and product labeling is required.
• Therapeutic area experience in oncology is beneficial. Experience with, combination products (drug and devices), would be an asset
• Intellectual curiosity and an ability/flexibility in learning new things and working in novel areas with limited regulatory precedence. This role will include an opportunity to flex across different product types (pharma, devices, combo products).
• Experience preparing responses to health authorities, managing Health Authorities interactions, and life cycle management of clinical trials and marketing authorizations submissions (ie: IND/CTAS/NDA/BLA, MAAS other)
• Experience in strategic planning, technical data summary and cross functional management is required

Leadership Capabilities

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong collaboration skills, including effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities and ability to work successfully in a matrixed environment.
• Effective critical thinking, including problem solving and goal setting.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and contingency plan in order to meet business objectives.
• 10% domestic travel and potential international travel may be required for this position.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to follow 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).

Belgium, Netherlands - Requisition Number: R-088321

United Kingdom- Requisition Number: R-089114

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Business Writing, Coaching, Compliance Risk, Fact-Based Decision Making, Industry Analysis, Legal Support, Process Improvements, Product Licensing, Public Policies, Regulatory Affairs Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Development, Regulatory Environment, Risk Assessments, Strategic Thinking, Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$117,000.00 - $201,250.00

Additional Description For Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.

Subject To The Terms Of Their Respective Policies And Date Of Hire, Employees Are Eligible For The Following Time Off Benefits:

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year

Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits