Global Regulatory Policy & Intelligence Head EMEA and Global Head GRA CMC Policy

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:

Beerse, Antwerp, Belgium, Leiden, Netherlands

Job Description:

Global Regulatory Policy & Intelligence Head EMEA and Global Head GRA CMC Policy

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

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):

Zug, Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-029748

Beerse, Belgium and Leiden, Netherlands - Requisition Number: R-029358

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

We are searching for the best talent for Global Regulatory Policy & Intelligence, Head EMEA and Global Head GRA CMC Policy.

Purpose: The Global Regulatory Policy & Intelligence (GRPI) EMEA Head leads regional policy staff advancing regulatory policy priorities for J&J. The leader is an integral member of GRPI leadership, providing regional regulatory policy subject matter expertise to drive advocacy and deliver results. The EMEA lead uses a deep understanding of the regional regulatory framework to develop science-based positions and advocacy plans, and manage a high performing team. The Head also leads CMC regulatory policy issues globally for GRPI and GRA.   

The EMEA Head represents J&J in interactions with health authorities on priority issues, actively engaging key decision makers. The Head partners with project teams, Government Affairs, Legal, and other stakeholders to advance priorities. Externally, the Head leads effective interactions with EMEA trade associations, health authorities, and other organizations. Internally, the leader drives strategic advocacy, leverages expertise to help J&J navigate the regulatory environment, and creates opportunities to advance policies that support J&J R&D. 

You will be responsible for:

• Directing a regional team to develop and implement advanced regulatory advocacy to achieve J&J objectives.
• Developing high quality and globally aligned regulatory policy strategies to support R&D priorities, partnering with key internal stakeholders.
• Providing leadership to drive effective advocacy through engagement with key regional trade associations and other organizations.
• Providing expert advice on key regulatory policy issues affecting the global and regional environment.
• Representing J&J in interactions with health authorities and government entities on regulatory advocacy issues, fostering relationships with key decisions makers.
• Managing regional process to provide effective comments on regulatory and legislative documents to help shape key regulatory policies.
• Leading CMC regulatory policy for GRPI and GRA.

Leadership

• Manage and coach team members and contribute to their individual development within GRPI.
• Lead activities of the regional group, leveraging expertise to ensure success meeting GRPI goals and objectives.
• Represent EMEA region in GRPI leadership team, helping to drive successful policy advocacy supporting GRA and R&D.
• Ensure clear and effectiv