Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Wound Closure & Healing) - MedTech Surgery

You will be responsible for:

·         Ensures compliance with regulatory agency regulations and interpretations.

·         Prepares responses to regulatory agencies' questions and other correspondence.

·         Gathers and assembles information necessary for submissions in accordance with regulations and relevant guidelines.

·         Provides solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.

·         Researches and collects data; and responds to requests from regulatory agencies and/or distributors to prepare and submit documentation for marketing approvals, as well as to provide routine regulatory information to associates and affiliates.

·         Advises on regulatory labeling requirements specifications for modified products, and reviews product labeling to ensure compliance.

·         Provides regulatory guidance to project teams and responds to product information requests.

·         Provide Regulatory Affairs support during internal and external audits and assists in leading the development best practices for Regulatory Affairs.

·         Represents Regulatory Affairs on cross-functional project teams.

Functional and Technical Competencies:

·         Leverages scientific and technical understanding of regulated products within the scope of responsibility to provide regulatory input to product development and lifecycle management and evaluate regulatory impact on products.

·         Contributes to the development and execution of effective, results-oriented regulatory strategies aligned with business objectives, focusing on the priorities that matter most for patients and the business.

·         Evaluates available facts, benefits, risks, and Credo considerations to support sound decisions, seeking guidance as appropriate in ambiguous or unclear situations.

·         Supports complex projects and delivers with discipline and accountability by establishing clear priorities, using facts to solve problems, and making timely and effective decisions to execute project deliverables.

·         Brings relevant external, customer, and regulatory perspectives into the work and collaborates effectively across functions and levels to develop solutions and advance regulatory objectives.

·         Identifies opportunities to improve and simplify regulatory ways of working while maintaining appropriate controls and compliance requirements.

·         Demonstrates continuous learning and communicates openly, directly, and constructively to support effective decisions, problem-solving, and execution. Deliver by acting with speed, flexibility, accountability and appropriately managing priorities to deliver business results.

Qualifications / Requirements:

·         Minimum of a Bachelors Degree from accredited college or university is required, Advanced Degree strongly preferred. Science, biomedical engineering, medical / scientific writing, public health administration field of study desired.

·         At least 4+ years of regulatory affairs or related/equivalent experience (2+ with Advanced Degree) is required.

·         Experience with healthcare products (Consumer and/or Pharmaceutical and/or Medical Device) industry and regulations is required.

·         Knowledge of US and OUS health products regulations is preferred.

·         Previous medical device submission experience is preferred.

·         Ability to work both independently and in a team environment to problem solve and recognize and find solutions for gaps in processes.

·         Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing, to a widely varied audience.

·         Ability to work well under deadlines.

·         Excellent written and communication skills, fluency in English.

·         Good judgement/decision making and problem-solving ability, capable of understanding the impact of decision making.

·         Motivated and an enthusiastic self-starter with the ability to work under own initiatives and as a team player.

·         The position is preferred to be located in Raritan, NJ or can be remote in the United States for the right candidate with up to 10% travel is required.

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, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

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

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$92,000.00 - $148,350.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year

Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits