Janssen Research & Development, LLC. is recruiting for a CMC Regulatory Affairs Associate. This position can be located in the United States (Malvern/Chesterbrook, PA; Spring House, PA; Raritan, NJ; Titusville, NJ; La Jolla, CA; or Fremont, CA).

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The CMC Regulatory Affairs Associate contributes to the development of global CMC regulatory strategies and dossier plans according to scientific/risk-based principles in collaboration with other CMC RA personnel.

Principal responsibilities:

Regulatory Strategy

• Assists in execution of a CMC strategy that is in alignment with Therapeutic Area, regional strategies, commercial strategy, and Quality Target Product Profile.
• May contribute to the development/implementation of global CMC regulatory strategies and dossier plans for development compounds and marketed products.
• Under the direction of other CMC RA personnel may participate on CMC/GRT/VCT teams.
• Assists in execution or development of contingency plans for issues that affect registration, regulatory compliance, and continued lifecycle management of the product.
• Assists in developing and preparing CMC Health Authority responses as needed according to the proposed strategy.

Submissions

• Works with the CMC/GRT/VCT teams or other CMC RA personnel to develop CMC content and dossier plans.
• Prepares regulatory (CMC) sections of development/project plans and adapts strategy as issues arise to gain rapid approval with reasonable risk.
• Provides input to and assist in the preparation of dossiers for submission to Health Authorities (NDA/BLA /MAA/IND/CTA and post approval variations).
• Coordinates the preparation of country specific required documentations to support global submissions.
• Assists with CMC RA submissions for renewals, annual product submission, and questions from LOC partners/health authorities/other JNJ partners.
• Works with other CMC RA personnel to develop global marketing approval submission plan and timing per the GRT.
• Works with other CMC RA personnel to assure compliance with local regulatory requirements and commitments per the GRT.

Health Authority Interactions

• Assists in preparing responses to HA communications/questions in alignment with global strategy.
• Provides CMC Regulatory support to HA inspections.

Regulatory Input into Other Functions

• Assists in or conducts regulatory assessments of CMC change controls.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in engineering, biological, pharmaceutical, or chemical sciences with generally 4-6 years of experience inclusive of post graduate education and/or pharmaceutical or health care industry experience is required.
• MS, Ph.D., or Pharm.D. degree preferred.

Required:

• Prior drug development, analytical development, or manufacturing experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate regulatory requirements is required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, good organizational skills and strong attention to detail is required.
• Communicates cross-functionally and cross-company as well and presents CMC management-approved regulatory strategy and opinion to project teams is required.
• Demonstrates model behavior that understands what the priorities are and encourages others to drive for results is required.
• Working knowledge of global HA laws, regulations, and guidances is required.
• An understanding of product development is required.
• Solid understanding of biology, chemistry, and/or engineering relevant to therapeutic area is required.

Other:

• This position will require approximately 5% travel, domestic and/or international.

The anticipated base pay for this position is $84,000 to $135,700.

For candidates in the San Francisco Bay Area $96,900 to $156,055.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and 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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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