Global Regulatory Affairs Scholar

Johnson & Johnson•Titusville, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson’s Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA) Scholar Program is a two-year experiential fellowship for recent university graduates, offering hands-on professional development under the mentorship of regulatory professionals. Scholars complete multiple rotations across disease-therapeutic areas and related regulatory functions, including Product Labeling, Policy and Intelligence, and Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls. The role is located in Spring House, Pennsylvania, or Raritan or Titusville, New Jersey, and is eligible for one-way U.S. relocation assistance. The scholar develops an understanding of the global drug development lifecycle and strategies for engaging health authorities, and learns the laws, guidance, and regulatory requirements for drugs and combination products. The program includes real-world projects, cross-functional collaboration, participation in internal and external meetings, and a complex capstone project presented to GRA senior leaders and other internal partners. This position is intended for candidates with early professional experience who want to develop a career in regulatory affairs.

Requirements

Earned a bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.) from a four-year university program.
Earned or be pursuing an advanced degree at the master's level in a scientific, technology, or engineering-related field from an accredited academic institution, with planned graduation by May 2027.
A strong academic track record.
Early professional experience; the position is intended for candidates developing careers in regulatory affairs.
Ability to work independently and as part of a group.
Curiosity and flexibility; self-motivation and a can-do approach; willingness to speak up and suggest innovative ideas; creative problem-solving ability; and interest in international healthcare systems and technology contexts.

Nice To Haves

Fundamental understanding of pharmaceutical drug development.
Knowledge of current FDA regulations, guidelines, and submission requirements.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities in an organizational setting, such as campus or community activities.

Responsibilities

Develop an understanding of the global drug development lifecycle and strategies for engaging health authorities.
Learn laws, guidance, and regulatory requirements for drugs and combination products while aligning with organizational goals.
Complete real-world projects that develop leadership, stakeholder influence, collaboration, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
Build a professional network and gain cross-functional exposure by working with different teams.
Participate in internal and external meetings to support role responsibilities.
Own a complex capstone project and present results to GRA senior leaders and other internal partners.

Benefits

One-way U.S. relocation assistance.
Participation in the consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)), subject to plan terms.
Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year.
Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year, with specified higher amounts for employees residing in Colorado or Washington.
Holiday pay, including floating holidays: 13 days per calendar year.
Work, Personal and Family Time: up to 40 hours per calendar year.
Parental leave: 480 hours within one year of a child's birth, adoption, or foster care placement.
Bereavement leave: 240 hours for an immediate family member and 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year.
Caregiver leave: 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period.
Volunteer leave: 32 hours per calendar year.
Military spouse time off: 80 hours per calendar year.