Director, Regulatory Policy Research and Operations

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:

Communications & Corporate/External Affairs

Job Sub Function:

Government Affairs & Policy

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Washington, District of Columbia, 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

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine R&D is recruiting for a Director, Regulatory Policy Research and Operations.  This position is a hybrid role and can be located in Raritan, NJ or Washington, D.C.

The Director, Regulatory Policy Research and Operations will be accountable for leading and coordinating scientific research and intelligence activities for Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA) as part of the Global Regulatory Policy and Intelligence (GRPI) group.  The role will also support functional governance and team management activities, partnering closely with the Head, GRPI.

The Director will lead a small team and drive research efforts across GRPI advancing regulatory policy strategies supporting Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine.  The work informs creation of policy approaches, helps with decision making, and advances our overall strategic approach.  Key to that is collecting, analyzing, organizing, and presenting data about global regulatory programs, issues, and opportunities.  This individual will serve on the GRPI Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making processes.

Principal Responsibilities:

Scientific Research Support:

• Lead, provide, and coordinate scientific research support for GRA and GRPI policy positions and initiatives.

• Utilize scientific and policy expertise to offer comprehensive research and policy support to GRPI leaders and policy leaders.

Regulatory Intelligence Oversight:

• Oversee the regulatory intelligence function, ensuring that the team provides timely and relevant insights. Coordinate and manage training programs related to regulatory intelligence.

Research Coordination:

• Conduct or coordinate research for various outputs including publications, presentations, and policy positions.

• Ensure research activities align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

Policy Team Support:

• Support the policy team’s coverage of trade association policy activities and other external policy groups as needed, ensuring alignment with company objectives.

Policy Tools and Strategies:

• Create and implement tools and strategies to develop and align policy priorities, strategic plans, and other policy documents.

Commenting Program Coordination:

• Manage GRPI efforts related to commenting programs, developing and submitting company perspectives on health authority documents and global initiatives.

Governance:

• Support the Head GRPI with functional governance activities including strategy and goal setting, resource management, capability building, and overall team engagement.

Website and Tools Management:

• Oversee the GRPI website and related tools, ensuring they are up-to-date and effectively support GRPI activities.

• Manage meeting logistics and communication activities.

Project Management:

• Provide project management, process, and change leadership for GRPI-driven initiatives.

Team Supervision:

• Supervise a small team responsible for regulatory intelligence, communications, and operational