Director, Regulatory Policy Leader APAC

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Director, Global Regulatory Policy and Intelligence (GRPI) Leader in the Asia-Pacific (AP) region, located in Tokyo

The Director will lead a team to provide insights about the regulatory policy environment, helping with awareness of opportunities and advocacy.

The leader will help navigate and improve an increasingly sophisticated environment.
Key responsibilities include:

Implement effective advocacy strategies for global and AP regional regulatory policy activities, generating policy positions and strategic plans.

Partner with Regulatory Affairs in China and Japan to align with global and regional policy priorities.

Advocate for improvements in the regulatory environment for innovative medicines in AP.

Provide AP Regulatory Affairs insights to drive regulatory policy approaches and strategies.

Ensure AP, China, and Japan regional needs are integrated into global regulatory policy strategies.

Coordinate appropriate regional participation in Trade Association initiatives, as well as regulatory commenting on new guidance documents and regulatory programs.

Provide expert interpretation of key regulatory policy issues affecting both the global landscape and the AP region.

Collaborate with internal teams, including AP Regulatory, Government Affairs, Legal, and other experts, to ensure alignment on advocacy for key regulatory topics.

Partner with GRPI members to share insights on relevant global regulatory policy initiatives.

Actively participate in the GRPI Leadership Team to improve policy efforts in AP.Qualifications

Education:


* BA/BS required, MA/MBA preferred.

Experience and Skills:

Required:


* Min 5 years pharmaceutical industry


* Min.

2 years in Regulatory Affairs or Policy


* Solid understanding of the AP regulatory environment.

Preferred:

6-10 years in pharmaceutical industry

3-5 years in Regulatory Affairs or Policy

Experience at a health authority

Solid understanding of the global regulatory environment, including in US, EU, and AP.
Other:


* Fully proficient in English and Japanese.


* 10% travel