Global Regulatory Affairs Scholar

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine•Hopewell Township, NJ

1d•$76,000 - $121,900•Hybrid

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson is hiring a Global Regulatory Affairs Scholar for its Innovative Medicine organization, located in Spring House, Pennsylvania, or Raritan or Titusville, New Jersey. The role is eligible for one-way U.S. relocation assistance. The Global Regulatory Affairs Scholar Program is a two-year experiential fellowship for recent university graduates, offering advanced, hands-on professional development under the mentorship of Johnson & Johnson 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 scholar will build understanding of the global drug development lifecycle and strategies for engaging health authorities, learn applicable laws and regulatory requirements for drugs and combination products, and contribute to practical projects and cross-functional work. The role includes a complex capstone project, with results presented to Global Regulatory Affairs senior leaders and internal partners. The posting states that the position is suited to 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 a master's-level advanced degree in a scientific, technology, or engineering-related field from an accredited academic institution, with planned graduation by May 2027. Examples include biomedical engineering, data analytics/applied statistics, quantitative modeling in biology, pharmacy, or another healthcare science field.
Strong academic track record.
Early professional experience and an interest in developing a career in regulatory affairs.

Nice To Haves

Fundamental understanding of pharmaceutical drug development.
Knowledge of current FDA regulations, guidelines, and submission requirements.
Demonstrated leadership in an organizational setting, such as campus or community activities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a group, with curiosity and flexibility.
Self-motivation, a can-do approach, and willingness to speak up and suggest innovative ideas.
Creative problem-solving ability and interest in international healthcare systems and technology contexts.

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 remaining aligned with organizational goals.
Work on real-world projects to 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 role 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 consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)), subject to the terms of the respective plans.
Vacation: 120 hours per calendar year, subject to policy and hire date.
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 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 rolling 52-week period.
Volunteer leave: 32 hours per calendar year.
Military spouse time off: 80 hours per calendar year.