The role leads regulatory affairs for Johnson & Johnson MedTech across the Gulf, Levant and Iraq. Requirements typically include a university degree in pharmacy, life sciences, medicine, engineering or a related discipline; substantial medical-device regulatory experience; knowledge of UAE, GCC, Levant and Iraqi requirements; and strong English communication skills. Experience with product registrations, submissions, renewals, market changes, audits and health-authority engagement is expected. The candidate should provide strategic regulatory guidance, maintain compliance, manage submissions and stakeholders, anticipate legislative changes, and work effectively with commercial, quality, legal and supply-chain teams. Regional experience, leadership capability and Arabic language skills may be advantageous.
Johnson & Johnson is a global healthcare company whose businesses focus on innovative medicines and medical technologies. Through Johnson & Johnson MedTech, it develops and supplies products used in surgery, orthopaedics, cardiovascular care, vision care and other clinical specialties. The company operates across many international markets and works with healthcare professionals, hospitals, regulators and public-health systems to improve patient outcomes. Johnson & Johnson Services supports the wider organization through functions such as regulatory affairs, finance, human resources, technology and shared operations. Its culture emphasizes science, ethics, quality, patient impact and responsible business conduct. In the Middle East, the company works with local authorities and healthcare partners to register, distribute and support medical technologies while meeting country-specific regulatory and compliance requirements.
Australia offers opportunities in healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, engineering, technology, finance, education and skilled trades, with major employment centers in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Its culture is generally informal, diverse and outdoors-oriented, with a strong emphasis on work-life balance, punctuality and workplace safety. Lifestyle choices range from metropolitan living to coastal towns and regional communities, though housing and transport costs can be high in major cities. Visa options may include employer-sponsored visas, skilled migration, temporary skill-shortage pathways and working-holiday visas, depending on occupation, age, qualifications and experience. Applicants should check the current requirements with the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Relocation planning should cover skills assessment, English testing, health and character checks, accommodation, tax registration and private health insurance.
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