Job Description

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc, a member of Johnson & Johnson’s Family of Companies, is currently recruiting for an Americas Regional Head, Local Safety. Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc, provides sales, marketing and logistical services to U.S. retail customers on behalf of the U.S. consumer companies. It represents one point of contact with our customers for selling teams, customer service, distribution, retail merchandising and professional detailing. It develops and markets baby care, oral care, wound care and skin care products that address the needs of consumer and healthcare professionals and incorporates the latest innovations. The portfolio includes heritage brands JOHNSON'S® Baby, Listerine, and BAND-AID® Brands as well as leading beauty and skin care brands such as NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO® and more. On November 12, 2021, Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Consumer Health business to create a new publicly traded company. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 24 months, and it will be subject to legal requirements including consultation with employee representative bodies, as required, and other customary conditions and approvals. It is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you will be an employee of an entity within the newly created Consumer Health company and your employment will be governed by that company’s employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee product safety strategy and pharmacovigilance (PV) operations in the region while maintaining the highest level of compliance with local regulations and global policies
• Be the face of Safety in the region and ensure the strategy is translated and deployed on a regional level
• Proactively address any emerging safety concerns. Ensure fulfillment of safety obligations adopted as part of marketing authorizations and other commitments relating to the safe use of the products, including risk minimization measures and post-authorization safety studies requested by a health authority (HA)
• Lead the Americas Safety organization and build strong networks and collaborations with safety colleagues across the region
• Drive the safety strategic and operational interests in the region and serve as a key interface between global functions, regional leadership, and the local operating companies (LOCs)
• Align business partners in the region including QPPVs, commercial organization, medical affairs, research & development, and other business partners and Safety Officers to develop and implement strategies and action
• Ensure responsibilities outlined in the Service Level Agreements between Pharma and Consumer safety organizations and the LOCs are mutually fulfilled with respect to product safety accountabilities
• Oversee medical safety operational and local facing area leaders in the region
• Contribute to inspection readiness and training related to safety policies and procedures. Participate in product safety issue management with local and regional leaders and serve as a member of the Asia Pacific Regional forums
• Contribute to global efforts to develop an LSO retention strategy including, career path and opportunities for recognition and participation in the LSO community
• Serve as a member of the LSO Leadership Team

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelors Degree required
• Master’s level OR advanced degree or 9-12 years relevant experience in pharmaceutical, business development or other global regulated industry required
• International exposure in Pharmacovigilance
• Pharmaceutical Company or other relevant industry experience in the areas of regulatory affairs, quality, pharmacovigilance, business development, and related areas required

At Johnson & Johnson, we’re on a mission to change the trajectory of health for humanity. That starts by creating the world’s healthiest workforce. Through cutting-edge programs and policies, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our employees and the ones they love. As such, depending on location and subject to local legislation, candidates offered employment may be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or, in certain countries, secure an approved accommodation prior to the commencement of employment to support the well-being of our employees, their families and the communities in which we live and work. If you are invited to interview for the position, your recruiter will advise on the vaccine requirement status in your geographic location. Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Primary Location
United States-Pennsylvania-Fort Washington-7050 Camp Hill Road
Other Locations
United States-New Jersey-Skillman, Latin America-Brazil-São Paulo, North America-Canada-Ontario-Toronto
Organization
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (6101)
Job Function
R&D
Requisition ID
2206058697W