Global Regulatory Affairs Scholar (1 of 2)

Johnson & Johnson•Titusville, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson’s Global Regulatory Affairs Scholar Program is a two-year experiential fellowship for recent university graduates, providing advanced, hands-on professional development at a leading health care company. With mentorship from J&J 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 position 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 applicable laws, guidance, and regulatory requirements for drugs and combination products. The program includes real-world projects, cross-functional exposure, internal and external meetings, and a complex capstone project presented to Global Regulatory Affairs senior leaders and internal partners. The role is intended for candidates with early professional experience who want to develop a career in regulatory affairs.

Requirements

Have an earned bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.A.) from a four-year university program, and/or be pursuing an advanced degree (PhD/PharmD) in a scientific, technology, or engineering-related field at an accredited institution, with planned graduation by May 2027.
Have a strong academic track record.
Have early professional experience and be seeking to develop a career in regulatory affairs.
Be able to work independently and as part of a group.
Demonstrate curiosity, flexibility, self-motivation, a can-do approach, and willingness to voice opinions and suggest innovative ideas.
Be a creative problem solver with an 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 a broad 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 staying aligned with organizational goals.
Complete real-world projects that develop leadership presence, 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 the role’s responsibilities.
Own a complex capstone project and present its results to Global Regulatory Affairs senior leaders and other internal partners.

Benefits

One-way U.S. relocation assistance.
Participation in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and 401(k) savings plan, subject to plan terms.
Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year.
Sick time: 40 hours per calendar year, with different amounts specified for Colorado and Washington residents.
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 the birth, adoption, or foster care of a child.
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.