Aspac Regional Head, Local Safety

Johnson & Johnson is currently recruiting for an ASPAC Regional Head, Local Safety (New Consumer Health Company). This position is located in Singapore.

Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 125 years. We embrace research and science - bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well-being of people.

With $82.1 billion in 2020 sales, Johnson & Johnson is the world's most comprehensive and broadly based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services, for the consumer, pharmaceutical, and medical devices markets. Employees of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies work with partners in health care to touch the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world.

If you have the talent and desire to touch the world, Johnson & Johnson has the career opportunities to help make it happen. Thriving on a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees and committed to inclusion. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Johnson & Johnson is the world's most comprehensive and broadly-based healthcare Company, touching the lives of nearly a billion people every day. Our Family of Companies throughout the world compete in consumer, pharmaceutical and medical devices & diagnostics markets and have the skills and resources to tackle the world's most pressing health issues.

The ASPAC Regional Head, Local Safety is the senior safety leader for the APAC Region.

The APAC Regional Safety Head will:

- 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 APAC 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**:
Position Requirements:

- Bachelors in Scientific Discipline required. Master’s level or advanced degree or 13-15 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical, business development, or other global regulated industry required in lieu of Master’s degree
- 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