Regional regulatory leader - latin america (director) (xico)

Regional regulatory leader

Mexico City, MX; Bogotá, CO; São Paulo, BR

Lead a therapeutic area at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine and play a key role in public health while contributing to the success of innovative therapies for the LATAM population. The role is part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and interpret local and international requirements.
• Provide guidance and support to cross‑functional teams and represent the company in interactions with authorities and industry associations.
• Lead and mentor a team of professionals, guiding their development.
• Collaborate with teams of varied strengths to ensure alignment and consistency in regulatory strategies and submissions.
• Stay updated on regulatory trends and changes in the region and communicate their impact to relevant team members.

Qualifications

• Education: Licenciatura.
• Experience: At least 10 years of experience; strategic mindset; solid understanding of Latin America region requirements and guidelines.
• Strong leadership and management experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work optimally in a cross‑functional environment; critical thinking to solve complex problems.
• Experience in regulatory affairs, preferably in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Experience in leading submissions and interactions with regulatory authorities; ability to analyze information to develop effective scenario planning.
• Ability to work independently, balance multiple projects simultaneously, navigate ambiguity, and develop a solid strategy that can be executed.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and creativity to achieve goals and objectives.
• Languages: Proficiency in English required; proficiency in Portuguese and Spanish is a plus.
• Travel: May require up to 10% travel.