Director, EMEA Regulatory Policy

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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

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About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

We are searching for the best talent for a Director, EMEA Regulatory Policy. This hybrid work position will be located in Leiden, The Netherlands or Beerse, Belgium.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Insights

• Lead the assessment and synthesis of EMEA regulatory intelligence, identifying emerging trends, legislative changes, and strategic opportunities.

• Ensure targeted dissemination of insights to internal stakeholders, enhancing regulatory strategy and decision-making.

• Translate complex regulatory developments into actionable guidance for regional and global teams.

Regulatory Policy Development

• Develop and drive effective approaches to EMEA regulatory policy initiatives.

• Actively participate in the regulatory commenting system, driving aligned internal perspectives, and coordinating company responses to draft regulations and guidance.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop and implement influencing strategies that shape the future healthcare environment.

• Provide strategic input to global working groups and policy platforms, integrating regional perspectives.

External Representation & Advocacy

• Represent the company in regional and global trade associations, professional organizations, and regulatory policy forums.

• Engage directly with health authorities and government bodies to advocate for science-based, innovation-friendly regulatory policies.

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with external stakeholders to advance the company’s policy positions.

Strategic Engagement & Leadership

• Serve as a visible and credible regulatory policy leader both internally and externally.

• Partner with Legal, Government Affairs, R&D, and Commercial teams to ensure policy alignment and strategic integration.

• Mentor and guide junior policy staff, fostering a culture of regulatory excellence and proactive engagement.

Required Minimum Education :

Advanced degree in Regulatory Affairs, Public Policy, Law, Life Sciences, or related field.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• 10+ years of experience in regulatory policy, government affairs, or regulatory strategy within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry (including government health authorities).
• Experience engaging with major health authorities (e.g., EMA).
• Demonstrated success in influencing regulatory environments and shaping policy outcomes.
• Deep understanding of global regulatory systems and healthcare policy landscapes.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed organization. Strong computer skills.

• Experience working at major health authorities (e.g., EMA).
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks for emerging technologies (e.g., cell & gene therapy, advanced manufacturing, complex products).
• Multilingual capabilities or global policy experience is a plus.

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The anticipated base pay range for this position is 101.000 EUR to 174.000 EUR

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.

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