Regulatory Affairs Manager

at  Johnson and Johnson

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We are searching the best talent for a Regulatory Affairs Manager to be in Panama City, Panama .
Purpose: Responsible for the overall management of the Regulatory Affairs Department and all regulatory activities to support and grow the business in line with the company goals.
Leads all the regulatory affairs activities in the country/ or countries under her/his responsibility.

Essential Duties: * Management of the RA Department * Obtain and maintain marketing authorizations - define and implement the registration strategy for new products and maintenance of products on the market.

• Participate and contribute to the country business discussions.
• Ensure fast introduction of new products and line extensions, including new indications.
• Maintain and support communications with Health Authorities and third parties.
• Ensure regulatory compliance.
• Streamline regulatory activities with other business partners.
• Influence the regulatory environment.
• People development Qualifications * Minimum: University degree in Life sciences (e.g., Chemistry, Biology); Pharmacists preferred.
• Extensive Regulatory Affairs experience (7 years) at both operational and strategic level (Head) * Working knowledge of local regulations and guidelines related to drug development and registration.
• Hands-on experience in pharmaceutical product registration (Head) * Experience in Health Authority interactions.

Ability to act as company spokesperson with Health Authorities.
(head) * Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
People and project management skills.
Track record of staff development.
Able to develop highly motivated and talented people (Head) * Understanding of commercial business (Head) * Experience in QA/QC * Excellent verbal and written communication skills - proficiency in written and oral English * Proficient use of technology including MS office programs and Internet resources.
‘’A pre-identified candidate for consideration has been identified.
However, all applications will be considered.’

• Participate and contribute to the country business discussions.
• Ensure fast introduction of new products and line extensions, including new indications.
• Maintain and support communications with Health Authorities and third parties.
• Ensure regulatory compliance.
• Streamline regulatory activities with other business partners.
• Influence the regulatory environment.
• People development Qualifications * Minimum: University degree in Life sciences (e.g., Chemistry, Biology); Pharmacists preferred.
• Extensive Regulatory Affairs experience (7 years) at both operational and strategic level (Head) * Working knowledge of local regulations and guidelines related to drug development and registration.
• Hands-on experience in pharmaceutical product registration (Head) * Experience in Health Authority interactions