Regulatory Affairs Co-op

Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson · Pharma · Toronto, ON +1

This role is a co-op position in Regulatory Affairs at Johnson & Johnson, focusing on assisting with the preparation and compilation of regulatory submissions for pharmaceutical products and responding to Health Canada queries. It requires a background in biological or life sciences and enrollment in a Regulatory Affairs program.

What you'd actually do

  1. Assist in the preparation and compilation of regulatory submissions including New Drug Submissions (NDSs), Supplemental New Drug Submissions (SNDSs), and other submissions to support the lifecycle management of pharmaceutical products.
  2. Assist in the development of responses to Health Canada queries in relation to clinical efficacy and safety, clinical pharmacology, biopharmaceutics and preclinical subject matter (e.g. Clarification letters, Notice of Non-Compliance [NON], and Notice of Deficiency [NOD]) in a timely manner.
  3. Collaborate with internal partners to ensure delivery of regulatory affairs activities to meet strategic business objectives and goals.
  4. Assist with the department’s effort to operationalize and improve critical departmental processes.

Skills

Required

  • Completion of Undergraduate Freshman year at an accredited University
  • Bachelor’s degree in the biological or life sciences
  • Enrolled in a Post Graduate Certificate or Degree program related to Regulatory Affairs
  • Minimum GPA of 2.8
  • Legally authorized to work in Canada
  • Strong computer skills, knowledge of databases and Excel
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills (oral and written)

Nice to have

  • Advanced university degree (Masters, PhD) in Biological Sciences (Therapeutic, Clinical, Pharmacology or related fields)
  • Scientific writing skill
  • Project management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities
  • Knowledge of the drug development process
  • Knowledge of Canadian drug laws, regulations, guidelines and policies, and the Health Authority organizational structure and processes for the review and approval of drug submissions
  • The ability to interpret and summarize clinical data, summarize Real World Evidence and basic biostatistics