Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist

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Job Function
Regulatory Affairs Group

Job Sub Function
Regulatory Affairs

Job Category
Professional

All Job Posting Locations:
Diegem, Flemish Brabant, Belgium, Duelmen, Germany, Hamburg, Germany, Issy-les-Moulineaux, France, Lisbon, Portugal, Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdom, Madrid, Spain, Warsaw, Masovian, Poland, Westport, Mayo, Ireland, Wokingham, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Job Description
We are searching for the best talent for
a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join our Regulatory Affairs Global Strategy & Implementation team in Germany, UK, Spain, Belgium, Poland, Portugal or France.
This is a full-time, permanent position.

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Johnson & Johnson is seeking
a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
to join our Regulatory Affairs Global Strategy & Implementation team, supporting Ethicon Endomechanical products. We have offices across Europe and the UK that support remote and hybrid working.

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced professional with a strong drive to advance regulatory excellence. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to support the implementation of new EU and specific global key market regulations and support the creation of regulatory strategies to efficiently launch New Product Developments and maintain products in the market.

The role involves partnering with internal and external local, regional and global business partners, Regulatory Working Groups, Notified Bodies and Competent Authorities to develop and implement regulatory plans that align with the company's goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with regulatory agency regulations and interpretations.
• Support the creation and implementation of regulatory strategies, including collaborating with cross functional teams (e.g., Business Unit Regulatory Affairs, Research & Development, Clinical, Quality, Regulatory Compliance and Marketing).
• Support the creation of Technical Documentation for MDR CE marking (Life Cycle Management and New Product Development projects).
• Support submissions to Notified Bodies and/or Competent Authorities (MDR, UKCA, initial applications, scope extensions, change notifications).
• Act as a strategic partner for Notified Body (NB).
• Develop knowledge of specific upcoming global key market regulations, communicate changes and support impact assessments to help Ethicon Business Units prepare for compliance in such markets.
• Perform the regulatory review of claims and marketing/promotional materials for copy approval purposes.
• Communicate business related issues or opportunities to next management level.
• Provide Regulatory Affairs support during internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, Local and Company regulations, policies and procedures.
• Follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.
• For those who supervise or manage staff, ensure that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable.

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in science, biomedical engineering, medical/scientific writing, law, public health administration or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of Regulatory Affairs or related/equivalent experience
• Experience with healthcare products (Consumer and/or Pharmaceutical and/or Medical Device) industry and regulations.
• Working knowledge of EU Medical Device regulatory matters including Medical Device Regulation (MDR).
• Analytical problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to present to internal and external audiences.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

If you are a motivated and ambitious individual with a passion for regulatory affairs, we would love to hear from you. Join Johnson & Johnson and make a difference in the lives of millions of people around the world.

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 , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills
Regulatory Affairs Compliance

Preferred Skills
Analytical Reasoning, Biomechanical Engineering, Business Behavior, Business Writing, Communication, Confidentiality, Data Reporting, Detail-Oriented, Law, Legal Support, Medicines and Device Development and Regulation, Problem Solving, Product Licensing, Regulatory Affairs Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Development, Regulatory Environment, Risk Assessments, Teamwork