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Opportunity
Head of Regulatory Affairs – UK
In this role you will develop short to long‑term business strategies, partner closely with the EMEA team, and achieve relevant patient outcomes, commercial, sales, and growth targets. You will be responsible for the overall leadership and strategic direction of the Regulatory Affairs team to ensure licences are obtained in a timely manner in line with business strategy and that the business markets products with consistently high quality, safety and efficacy, minimising regulatory enforcement actions.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the existing evolving regulatory environment and translate that to impactful regulatory strategies for our product portfolio.
* Ensure regulatory and GMP compliance and inspection readiness at all times.
* Ensure effective interaction and partnership with internal business stakeholders.
* Bring thought leadership on innovative strategic approaches to drive the debate and deliver solutions that shape the regulatory framework.
* Ongoing development of regulatory team capabilities, retaining and attracting the best talent.
* Lead the UK Regulatory Affairs team, shaping strategy in alignment with the UK portfolio, medical, and global priorities.
* Provide strategic oversight for high‑quality submissions to the MHRA and ensure alignment with EMEA and local business goals.
* Represent UK Regulatory Affairs in senior forums (e.g., G7 Heads of RA, Medical Leadership Teams), contributing insights and guidance.
* Drive operational efficiency through process improvements, standardisation, and system enhancements.
* Partner with internal teams (medical, marketing, sales, logistics, pricing) to ensure regulatory strategies support broader business objectives.
* Ensure empowered regulatory representation at CVTs and collaborate across EMEA, Global, and ACCESS consortium countries to leverage synergies.
* Develop and lead UK external stakeholder strategy, including strategic engagement with MHRA and other health authorities.
* Influence national policy through ABPI working groups and Office for Life Sciences, in coordination with Health Affairs leadership.
* Monitor and share regulatory trends across UK, Ireland, and EU, contributing to industry advocacy and policy shaping.
* Support GRA‑EMEA initiatives and lead change management efforts to embed lessons learned and improve efficiency.
* Collaborate on resource planning and manage the Regulatory Affairs budget effectively.
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent experience in Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry, or related Life Sciences.
* Extensive strategic and operational Regulatory Affairs experience.
* Solid understanding of UK, Ireland, and EU regulatory frameworks.
* Familiarity with GMP, GDP, and QMS standards.
* Proven leadership and team development capabilities.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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, please email the Employee Health Support Center (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.
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