Senior Director CMC RA Synthetics – Established Modalities

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Spring House or Horsham PA and Raritan or Titusville NJ USA - Requisition Number: R-044620

Allschwil or Zug Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-044622

Beerse Belgium and Leiden Netherlands - Requisition Number: R-041302

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 Senior Director CMC RA Synthetics Established Modalities role.

Purpose: This Senior Director provides strategic leadership and direction for global CMC regulatory affairs ensuring the development and execution of innovative regulatory strategies that enable timely approvals and lifecycle management of synthetic pharmaceutical products. By leading a team of senior professionals in a matrix environment the position fosters a high-performing culture through coaching career development and alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards.

As a key member of the CMC RA Senior Leadership Team the incumbent shapes regulatory approaches influences health authority interactions and drives consistency in practices policies and systems across regions. It serves as a critical advisor to senior stakeholders on regulatory intelligence risk management and evolving global requirements while building strategic relationships with regulatory bodies to support business objectives and maintain product availability worldwide.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading a team of Directors Senior Managers and senior individual contributors in a complex matrix environment ensuring meaningful career development conversations regular coaching and actionable feedback.
• Serving as a key member of the CMC RA Senior Leadership Team to define strategic direction drive organizational performance and ensure consistent application of policies systems and programs across regions.
• Overseeing the development and execution of global CMC regulatory strategies for synthetic products championing innovative approaches to accelerate approval cycles and optimize lifecycle submissions.
• Planning and coordinating global regulatory submissions to secure and maintain product approvals while proactively managing risks and opportunities in alignment with supply chain initiatives and portfolio strategies.
• Leading lifecycle management activities for commercial products including regulatory approvals for line extensions manufacturing changes site transfers and global market expansions supported by effective resource planning and operational execution.
• Coordinating and leading Health Authority meetings in partnership with regional and local regulatory leaders to ensure successful outcomes.
• Advising senior leaders in Commercial and Supply Chain functions on broad regulatory matters including labeling submission strategies and clinical study design when required.
• Providing regulatory intelligence and insights on evolving global requirements emerging pathways and policy developments to inform cross-functional senior leadership teams.
• Ensuring robust procedures and controls are in place to maintain compliance with internal and external standards driving quality and efficiency across the global regulatory affairs function.
• Representing CMC Regulatory Affairs in senior governance bodies cross-functional teams and regional leadership forums to influence decision-making and strategy.
• Building and sustaining strategic relationships with health authorities professional organizations and thought leaders across major markets to advance regulatory objectives.
• Managing operational aspects of the team including budget oversight performance management compliance and workforce planning to meet current and future business needs.
• Creating a purpose-driven environment by aligning Johnson & Johnsons Credo with team strategies and enterprise goals.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• BS in biological pharmaceutical chemical sciences or engineering with a minimum of 15 years of experience inclusive of post graduate education and/or in pharmaceutical or health care industry experience. A MS Ph.D. or Pharm. D. degree (or equivalent) is preferred.
• Strong people management skills are required. Minimum of 5 years demonstrated leadership and people development skills within a regulatory function preferred.
• High-level verbal and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail.
• Communicates cross-functionally and cross-company; presents and defends CMC management-approved regulatory strategy and opinion to project teams.
• Demonstrates model behavior that understands what the priorities are and encourages others to drive for results.
• Demonstrates innovative approaches to drive CMC regulatory strategies for synthetic products with a proven track record and deep understanding in developing and implementing successful CMC regulatory life cycle strategies.
• Experience leading interactions with Health Authorities.
• Strong knowledge of global HA laws regulations guidance and global regulation submission routes
• Ability to successfully work in ambiguity and shape new guidance on a global level.
• Solid understanding of biology chemistry and/or engineering relevant to pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience developing regulatory strategies and an understanding of product development and life cycle management.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Collaborative able to shape and influence without direct line authority. Skilled at engaging and building relationships with senior business stakeholders required.
• Strong communication to create clear and concise messaging to leadership.
• Detail and solution oriented with ability to work within broad guidelines but challenge status quo.

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• Requires proficiency in English (written and verbal) to communicate effectively and professionally.
• May require up to 20% of domestic and international travel.
• Requires the ability through our flexible work policy to work on-site a minimum of three days each week with the option for two remote workdays each week.

The anticipated base pay range for this position in US is: $173 - $299K.

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

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.

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