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J&J Family of Companies Senior Legal Counsel - Regulatory Law EMEA in England, United Kingdom
Senior Legal Counsel - Regulatory Law EMEA - 2406180718W
Description
At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.
The Johnson & Johnson EMEA Law Department is recruiting a Senior Legal Counsel to provide regulatory legal support to its healthcare businesses. The position will be based preferably in Belgium (Diegem or Beerse); other central European locations such as France, The Netherlands, UK, Switzerland and Germany may be considered for the right talent.
We are looking for a candidate with a Law degree (Master), minimum of 7 years of post-qualification legal experience of which at least 5 years also in regulatory legal matters in the pharmaceutical / medical devices / life sciences sector. Excellent written / spoken English.
We seek a new colleague passionate about uncharted legal territories and healthcare; eager to collaborate with diverse legal and business stakeholders; and who will bring a great energy to our work and team.
Job Responsibilities:
The role will provide regulatory legal support to J&J healthcare businesses across the EMEA region - primarily to the J&J Innovative Medicines business but additional support to the MedTech business is possible depending on the profile of the successful candidate.
Your scope of work will include:
Provide expert legal advice to Innovative Medicine business in EMEA, working closely together with various functional groups on regulatory legal matters across the region, notably Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Medical Affairs, Medical Safety, Governmental Affairs & Policy, Health Care Compliance, Communication, Commercial and of course other legal colleagues.
Flexibility to support also the MedTech business of Johnson & Johnson depending on the profile of the successful candidate.
Focus of the support will be on Regulatory legal advice to support compliant and competitive clinical development, regulatory, marketing, medical information, market access and patient engagement activities in the region.
The Senior Legal Counsel - Regulatory Law EMEA will be part of the broader EMEA legal team and the global J&J law Department. The role will report to a Legal Director within the Global Regulatory Law Group.
Qualifications
§ You have a Law degree (Master). A supplementary degree or LLM is considered an asset.
§ You can express yourself fluently in English (both written and orally); other languages are considered an asset.
§ You have minimum 5 years of relevant experience in regulatory legal work in the life sciences industry, acquired in:
an international law firm or international consultancy firm or trade association,
and/or legal department of an international corporation in the healthcare industry.
You have experience with regulatory legal support of innovative medicines. Experience with advanced therapy medicinal products is considered an asset.
Experience with regulatory legal support of medical devices is considered an asset.
§ Prior experience working in a cross-functional virtual international environment is considered an asset.
§ You can work in a team and communicate with diverse stakeholders, have an analytical and pragmatic mindset, are ethic-driven, and can operate with a certain level of autonomy.
§ You are able to travel up to 10% of the time.
This is what awaits YOU at J&J:
An opportunity to be part of a global market leader
A dynamic and inspiring working environment
Many opportunities to work on challenging projects and assignments
Possibilities for further personal as well as professional development
Many employees benefits
For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.
We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”! Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
At Johnson & Johnson, we’re on a mission to change the trajectory of health for humanity. That starts by creating the world’s healthiest workforce. Through cutting-edge programs and policies, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our employees and the ones they love. As such, depending on location and subject to local legislation, candidates offered employment may be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or, in certain countries, secure an approved accommodation prior to the commencement of employment to support the well-being of our employees, their families and the communities in which we live and work. If you are invited to interview for the position, your recruiter will advise on the vaccine requirement status in your geographic location.
Primary Location Europe/Middle East/Africa-Belgium-Brussels-Capital Region-Diegem
Other Locations Europe/Middle East/Africa-Switzerland-Zug-Zug, Europe/Middle East/Africa-United Kingdom-England-High Wycombe, Europe/Middle East/Africa-Switzerland-Basel-Country-Allschwil, Europe/Middle East/Africa-Belgium-Antwerp-Beerse, Europe/Middle East/Africa-United Kingdom-England-Maidenhead, Europe/Middle East/Africa-Germany-North Rhine Westphalia-Rhein-Kreis Neuss, Europe/Middle East/Africa-Netherlands-South Holland-Leiden, Europe/Middle East/Africa-Belgium-Brussels-Capital Region-Diegem, Europe/Middle East/Africa-Netherlands-North Brabant-Breda
Organization Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V. (7555)
Job Function Law Business Partners
Req ID: 2406180718W