Manager Global Regulatory Scientist, Regulatory Affairs

Company: Johnson & Johnson
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Location: Buckinghamshire
Job Description:

Overview

As Manager Global Regulatory Scientist, you will steer global regulatory submissions and strategies to bring innovative medicines to patients. You work within Regulatory Affairs to coordinate multi-country filings and interactions with health authorities. You will drive plan quality, timelines, and cross-functional collaboration to support NDA/MAA submissions and lifecycle management. This role blends scientific rigor with regulatory leadership to advance transformative therapies at a global scale.

Responsibilities

  • Draft cover letters and support preparation of applications (IND, CTA, MAA/NDA, eCTD) for regulatory submissions
  • Ensure regulatory alignment for CTA/IND protocols and advise on required documents and submission strategies
  • Provide regulatory support throughout NDA/MAA registration processes and advise on documents and timelines
  • Assist with NDA/MAA availability, track critical path and ensure timely component readiness
  • Coordinate submission packages for LOCs and prepare meetings with Regulatory Agencies
  • Develop responses to HA queries and ensure high-quality, timely replies
  • Liaise with LOCs and monitor submission/response dates; act as back-up on cross-discipline teams
  • Organize and lead meetings as needed; support inspections, audits, and adverse events
  • Contribute to global regulatory team discussions and strategic planning; research regulatory requirements
  • Support regulatory process improvements and cross-functional project management
  • Advise on regulatory strategies and disease-area considerations; participate in global health authority interactions

Key requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in scientific or equivalent discipline; advanced degree preferred
  • 6+ years of health-regulated industry experience (or 5+ years with Master’s) or 4+ years with PhD/PharmD
  • At least 4 years regulatory affairs experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry
  • Experience with IND/CTA, NDA/MAA submissions and life-cycle management
  • Knowledge of FDA and ICH regulations and guidelines; familiarity with global HA processes
  • Experience with health authority interactions and strategic regulatory planning
  • Ability to work across pharma, devices, and combo products
  • Strong leadership, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Strong organizational and time management
  • Effective collaboration and communication
  • Conflict resolution and leadership in matrix environments
  • Regulatory submissions (IND/CTA/NDA/MAA) and eCTD
  • HA interactions and inspection readiness
  • Life cycle management and regulatory strategy

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Posted: September 14th, 2026