Regulatory Law Paralegal

Austin Community College; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Regulatory Law Paralegal based in Horsham, PA. In this role, you will support the Innovative Medicine Regulatory Legal Team with compliance programs and internal policies.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, strong organization and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. Experience in the healthcare or life sciences industry is preferred.

This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment contributing to key legal priorities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree with a strong academic background preferred.
• Strong organizational and planning skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in document management tools and information technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist regulatory lawyers and business partners with compliance programs.
• Develop and coordinate project work related to new legislation.
• Provide legal administrative assistance, including expense reports and travel arrangements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Digital fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

We are searching for the best talent for a Regulatory Law Paralegal to primarily support the Innovative Medicine Regulatory Legal Team (IMRLT) in the Global Legal Organization (GLO). This position is based in either New Brunswick, NJ; Titusville, NJ, or Horsham, PA.

The Regulatory Law Paralegal contributes to the achievement of key Johnson & Johnson GLO priorities by providing proactive and professional support to the IMRLT and its business partners.

You will be responsible for:

Working closely with regulatory lawyers and business partners to assist in the support and review of commercial and compliance programs and materials, which could include advertising and promotional copy, social media, and regulatory compliance.

Assisting with advertising and/or regulatory challenges, developing training materials, conducting training, monitoring external regulatory developments, and handling issues related to company programs and internal policies.

Developing and/or coordinating project work on team projects and internal workstreams, such as strategy and implementation work for new legislation and regulation.

Reviewing and drafting communications and maintaining and updating knowledge sharing platforms.

Engaging in tasks that call for good judgment, independent initiative, and excellent communication skills.

Handling various duties with appropriate prioritization and an ability to problem‑solve and learn new skills.

Supporting effective work management by tracking, prioritizing, and coordinating regulatory legal workstreams using established workflow, tracking, and reporting tools.

Providing general legal administrative assistance for members of the GLO, mostly related to preparing monthly expense reports, booking travel arrangements, arranging, and coordinating meetings, supporting Microsoft Team workspaces, and some general office support, including managing office resources. The administrative responsibilities will comprise up to 25% of the Regulatory Law Paralegal’s time.

Qualifications:

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree with a strong academic background is preferred.

Strong organizational and planning skills, meticulousness, and the ability to work successfully in a fast‑paced environment.

Excellent communication skills, a strong interest in learning new skills to manage more complex matters, and the ability to effectively work with cross‑functional teams, such as Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, and Healthcare Compliance.

Proficiency in the use of information technology, Zoom and Microsoft Teams, and document management tools, such as the Microsoft Office suite of products (Outlook, Word, OneNote, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint).

Strong digital fluency, with experience leveraging evolving digital tools to enhance legal and cross‑functional workflows, and a demonstrated desire to continuously learn and adapt. Familiarity with AI‑enabled legal technologies is a plus.

Experience in the healthcare or life sciences industry preferred.

Familiarity with document management systems preferred.

Experience supporting an in‑house legal department or law firm preferred.

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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

If you are under 18 years of age you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check.