技能/経験

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Science, Pharmacy, Engineering, or a related technical field, with at least 10 years of experience in Product Quality Assurance. Direct cGMP compliance auditing experience (3–5 years) preferred.
Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical cGMPs and major global regulatory frameworks, including PMDA, FDA, ICH, and EMA.
Familiarity with national and international cGMP expectations across multiple dosage forms; understanding of consumer product and medical device regulations is a plus.
Strong communication and influencing skills; ability to convey complex or ambiguous concepts across all organizational levels.
Proven leadership, accountability, organizational skills, and ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.

SUPERVISION
Functions within a global team structure and reports directly to regional management.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
No mandatory requirements; auditing certification is preferred (from an independent body or corporate program).
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret complex business and technical documents in English and Japanese. Capable of writing detailed reports, communicating complex concepts to management, and presenting to groups across the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply mathematical concepts, perform computations, and solve equations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve complex problems using independent judgment, non-standardized approaches, and deductive reasoning.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Primarily office-based work or travel by various means (car, train, airplane, etc.).
May require extended periods of walking, standing, or stair climbing in industrial settings.
Estimated travel: 50–60%.