Regulatory Law Paralegal

Johnson & Johnson • Brunswick, OH

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 jnj.com As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

This position is based in either New Brunswick, NJ; Titusville, NJ, or Horsham, PA. The Regulatory Law Paralegal contributes to the achievement of key Johnson & Johnson GLO priorities by providing proactive and professional support to the IMRLT and its business partners. You will be responsible for: Working closely with regulatory lawyers and business partners to assist in the support and review of commercial and compliance programs and materials, which could include advertising and promotional copy, social media, and regulatory compliance. Assisting with advertising and/or regulatory challenges, developing training materials, conducting training, monitoring external regulatory developments, and handling issues related to company programs and internal policies. Developing and/or coordinating project work on team projects and internal workstreams, such as strategy and implementation work for new legislation and regulation. Reviewing and drafting communications and maintaining and updating knowledge sharing platforms. Engaging in tasks that call for good judgment, independent initiative, and excellent communication skills. Handling various duties with appropriate prioritization and an ability to problem-solve and learn new skills. Supporting effective work management by tracking, prioritizing, and coordinating regulatory legal workstreams using established workflow, tracking, and reporting tools. Providing general legal administrative assistance for members of the GLO, mostly related to preparing monthly expense reports, booking travel arrangements, arranging, and coordinating meetings, supporting Microsoft Team workspaces, and some general office support, including managing office resources. The administrative responsibilities will comprise up to 25% of the Regulatory Law Paralegal’s time.

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree with a strong academic background is preferred.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, meticulousness, and the ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, a strong interest in learning new skills to manage more complex matters, and the ability to effectively work with cross-functional teams, such as Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, and Healthcare Compliance.
• Proficiency in the use of information technology, Zoom and Microsoft Teams, and document management tools, such as the Microsoft Office suite of products (Outlook, Word, OneNote, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint).
• Strong digital fluency, with experience leveraging evolving digital tools to enhance legal and cross-functional workflows, and a demonstrated desire to continuously learn and adapt.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AI-enabled legal technologies is a plus.
• Experience in the healthcare or life sciences industry preferred.
• Familiarity with document management systems preferred.
• Experience supporting an in-house legal department or law firm preferred.
• Project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with regulatory lawyers and business partners to assist in the support and review of commercial and compliance programs and materials, which could include advertising and promotional copy, social media, and regulatory compliance.
• Assisting with advertising and/or regulatory challenges, developing training materials, conducting training, monitoring external regulatory developments, and handling issues related to company programs and internal policies.
• Developing and/or coordinating project work on team projects and internal workstreams, such as strategy and implementation work for new legislation and regulation.
• Reviewing and drafting communications and maintaining and updating knowledge sharing platforms.
• Engaging in tasks that call for good judgment, independent initiative, and excellent communication skills.
• Handling various duties with appropriate prioritization and an ability to problem-solve and learn new skills.
• Supporting effective work management by tracking, prioritizing, and coordinating regulatory legal workstreams using established workflow, tracking, and reporting tools.
• Providing general legal administrative assistance for members of the GLO, mostly related to preparing monthly expense reports, booking travel arrangements, arranging, and coordinating meetings, supporting Microsoft Team workspaces, and some general office support, including managing office resources.

Benefits

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• 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/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level