求人・転職情報

1. ポジション概要（この職務の目的および基本的な目標）:
薬事担当シニアマネージャーは、ライフサイエンス部門の薬事機能を統括。体外診断用医薬品（IVD）関連規制を含む、国内外の規制へのコンプライアンスを確保するための薬事戦略の策定と実行を担当します。
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主な職務内容（このポジションが担う業務および成果責任）
・バイオサイエンスおよび診断ソリューション製品に関するグローバルおよびローカルの要件に準拠した薬事戦略を策定・実施する。
・関係規制当局への製品の適時登録および承認を確実に取得する。
・PMDA（医薬品医療機器総合機構）およびMHLW（厚生労働省）との主要な連絡担当者として、良好な関係を構築・維持し、薬事承認取得を促進する。
・薬事専門家チームを率いて管理し、指導、業績評価、キャリア開発を行う。
・事業目標達成を支援するため、研究開発、品質管理、マーケティング、営業などのグローバルおよびローカルチームと部門横断的に連携する。
・規制の変更を監視し、ビジネスへの影響を評価する。
・規制要件および申請戦略に関する戦略的な情報提供と技術的ガイダンスを提供する。
・規制申請に必要な、品質、前臨床、および臨床文書の受理可能性を評価する。
・プロセスを簡素化し、生産性を最適化する。適切な標準業務手順書（SOP）およびシステムを開発、導入、管理する。
・特に世界中のステークホルダーおよび規制当局とのやり取りにおいて、英語と日本語の両方で効果的にコミュニケーションをとる。

Job Description
RADDS Japan was established to support EBP initiative for business growth in RD&S. This position requires the successful candidate to support the activities in RADDS Japan which includes contributing to the scoping, integrated proposal compilation, and delivery oversight of multi-disciplinary biopharmaceutical development advisory/clinical trial enablement projects.

【業務内容】
・Manage staff in accordance with organization’s policies and applicable regulations; Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance and guiding professional development; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing employee relations issues and resolving problems; Approve actions on human resources matters, including salary administration.

・Effectively manages the team's resources and delegates tasks commensurate with skill level; Evaluates workload, quality and metrics through regular review and reporting of findings;
Effectively collaborate with operational colleagues to manage project- and team-related challenges;
Contributes to discussions on implementation of business strategy on a regional basis and will implement regional and global specific objectives, as appropriate.

・Ensures staff have a consistent understanding and positive impression of strategy for regional and global objectives; Leads strategic initiatives and develops implementation plans;

・Will have full financial responsibility and accountability for one or more Regulatory Affairs sites; monitors growth and performance of the sites;
Undertakes risk analysis and manages the outcome as appropriate;

・May act as a Project Manager for a large and complex stand-alone project or programme, involving several regulatory or technical deliverables and/or region, and/or operations;

・May provide strategic regulatory and/or technical consultancy on a variety of projects;

•Competently manages meetings/expectations with Regulatory Agencies and/or groups within IQVIA;

•May take leadership role in bid defense strategy and planning;

•May lead/chair a session on Regulatory Affairs or related topics at a conference; deliver effective presentations to a broad audience;

【Job Details】
▶Basic purpose of the job:
Lead the Market Development group to drive Above-Market Growth and fully leverage the value of key pipeline assets within TA-Obesity and Liver Health, particularly survodutide (Obesity/MASH).
He/She is responsible to developing the end-to-end market development strategy for directly executing key market development initiatives, while also leading and orchestrating cross‑functional members who are accountable for other market development related projects. Through strategic leadership and hands‑on execution, the role ensures the creation of the necessary market conditions and delivery of critical initiatives that maximize the TA portfolio’s potential and enable the performance maximization of Must‑Win Assets.

▶Accountabilities - Related performance indicators
1. Market Development Strategy
・Develop and lead a comprehensive market development strategy that addresses the full patient journey to maximize the potential of survodutide across Obesity and MASH. Ensure the strategy is fully aligned with the local asset strategy to maintain strategic consistency and coherence across functions.
・Continuously monitor and interpret the evolving market environment—including clinical trends, diagnostic pathways, regulatory dynamics, competitive activities, and stakeholder behaviors—and integrate these insights to refine and strengthen the market development strategy.

- Strategy Quality and Completeness: timely delivery; clear articulation of priority barriers & opportunities grounded in validated insights; alignment across Global Brand Plan (GBP), local asset strategy
- Insight‑Driven Strategy Refinement: timely (e.g., quarterly) strategy refresh to reflect latest status
- Strategic prioritization & focus: balance strategic investment with impact and viability

2. Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration & Execution
・Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams(e.g., Medicine, Marketing, MAHA and Corporate Affairs) to design and execute comprehensive, insight-driven market development initiatives. Ensure each initiative has a clearly defined objective, owner, and contribution to the overall market development strategy, enabling coherent and focused execution across functions.
・Establish and lead a focused cross‑functional governance structure for market development that enables deep strategic discussions, timely prioritization and course‑correction, and proactive action‑tracking. Ensure that governance forums drive alignment, resolve cross‑functional issues, accelerate decision‑making, and maintain strategic consistency across all market development activities.

- Cross‑Functional Alignment & Engagement
- Governance Quality & Effectiveness
- Initiative Clarity & Execution Discipline (including execution rate)
- Collaboration, Influence & Leadership Behavior

3. Strategic Project Leadership
・Act as the strategic lead for key projects assigned by the TA Head, ensuring end‑to‑end leadership from scoping to execution. Drive cross‑functional alignment, clarity of roles, and seamless coordination across stakeholders to enable timely, high‑quality delivery of project objectives.
・Lead project planning, prioritization, and issue resolution with cross‑functional team members. Proactively identify risks, escalate where appropriate, and course‑correct to keep projects on track.
・Serve as the central orchestrator who maintains project momentum, facilitates decision‑making, ensures high‑quality deliverables, and keeps senior leadership informed through clear communication and structured progress updates.

- Project Delivery & Timeliness
- Quality of Project Outputs (vendor management)
- Cross-Functional Alignment & Engagement
- Impact of Strategic Projects

▶Regulatory and / or Organizational Requirements:
・Ensure all tasks are carried out in accordance with respective applicable BI Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), BI Code of Conduct, BI processes and regulatory requirements. Ensure that all interactions and engagements are carried out with the highest ethical and professional standards and that all work is accomplished with quality and in accordance with BI values as well as complying with local, and where relevant international law e.g. Data Protection Law of Japan / GDPR EU
・Output documents: Quarterly TA update report, contributions to CDP/IEP, updated cost tracking sheets, local integrated brand plans

▶Job Complexity:
・Strong strategic thinking and ability to establish strong working relationship with stakeholders to effectively work cross functionally.
・Provides strong leadership in guiding members and strong vendor management skills to plan and execute initiatives that are aligned to the overall strategy.

▶Interfaces*
Head of TA, J-TALC, Asset Team, Medicine, MAHA, Corporate Affairs, Integrated brand team, Corporate Brand Team

▶Job Expertise:
Full understandings of regulatory and compliance requirement in clinical development and medical affairs

▶Job Impact:
Market Development as defined as Critical Strategic Priorities for 2026 and Beyond, in Long-Term Forecast and Budget cycle guideline to drive above-market Growth

職務概要
医薬品（低分子・バイオ医薬品・新規モダリティを含む）のCMC領域における日本向け規制戦略の策定、提出文書の作成・管理、当局対応をリードする。グローバルCMCチームと連携し、日本特有の要求に基づくギャップ分析や規制文書作成を主導する。

主な職務内容
規制戦略・文書作成

日本向けCMC規制戦略・提出計画の策定とクロスファンクションへの共有
新薬（CTN、NDA/BLA）および市販後のCMC文書の作成、英日両言語でのCTDパート（M1.2/M2.3）の作成
グローバル資料を基にした日本固有要件とのギャップ分析

当局対応（PMDA対応）

規制リスク評価、課題抽出、対策の検討
当局照会事項の解釈、翻訳確認
PMDA とのコミュニケーションや査察対応の支援

製造関連規制業務

PCA／MCN 判定など変更管理に関する影響評価
製造販売業許可・外国製造業者認定（FMA）の管理

文書テンプレート・プロセス整備

日本向けCMCテンプレートの整備
CMC関連規制の改訂に対する社内コメントプロセス支援
CMCオペレーションの業務プロセス最適化支援

製品ライフサイクル対応

回収・苦情発生時の規制対応評価の実施（日本市場向け）

Position overview：
The Device Regulatory Senior Manager will work together with Global Regulatory Affairs to lead the regulatory strategy and documentation management from Device product perspectives to facilitate the submission processes for the development, approval, and commercialization of medical devices in the U.S. and other global market. This position requires a deep understanding of FDA regulations, as well as expertise in navigating the requirements of medical device development and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will ensure timely and successful regulatory submissions, manage relationships with regulatory agencies, and provide strategic guidance to cross-functional teams, including Regulatory Affairs department at Rakuten Medical.

職務概要：
デバイス規制担当シニアマネージャーは、グローバル規制部門と連携し、デバイス製品の視点から規制戦略と文書管理を主導し、米国およびその他のグローバル市場における医療機器の開発、承認、販売に関する申請プロセスを円滑に進めます。
この職務には、FDA規制に関する深い理解に加え、医療機器開発および規制遵守に関する要件を的確に把握する専門知識が求められます。
タイムリーかつ円滑な規制申請の実現、規制当局との関係構築、そして楽天メディカルの規制部門を含むクロスファンクショナルチームへの戦略的なガイダンス提供を担っていただきます。

Key Duties and Responsibilities：
•Develop and Implement Device Product Regulatory Strategy: Create and execute regulatory strategies for new product development, approval, and lifecycle management, ensuring alignment with company goals and regulatory requirements including U.S. FDA, CE marking.
•Regulatory Submissions: Oversee and prepare high-quality regulatory submissions (e.g., 510(k), PMA, IDE, and De Novo applications) and manage the process from pre-submission meetings to final approvals.
•Regulatory Compliance and Documentation: Ensure compliance with U.S. FDA regulations (21 CFR Part 820), Quality System Regulations (QSR), CE marking and other applicable guidelines and standards (ISO 13485).
•Regulatory Intelligence and Risk Assessment: Conduct regulatory assessments and stay updated on changes in requirements, e.g., FDA regulations and guidance, analyse their impact on current and future projects.
•Cross-functional Collaboration: Provide regulatory guidance and training to R&D, clinical, marketing, and quality teams to integrate regulatory requirements into product development and commercialization plans.
•Agency Interaction: Work with Global Regulatory Affairs to serve as the liaison with the FDA and other regulatory agencies, managing agency interactions, responses to inquiries, and ongoing regulatory requirements.
•Team Leadership: Work with Global Regulatory Affairs and Device Technical team to establish best practices and maintain high standards in regulatory processes.

主な職務と責任：
• 医療機器製品の規制戦略の策定と実施：新製品の開発、承認、ライフサイクル管理に関する規制戦略を策定・実行し、米国FDA、CEマーキングを含む企業目標および規制要件との整合性を確保する。
• 規制当局への申請：高品質な規制当局への申請（510(k)、PMA、IDE、De Novo申請など）を監督・作成し、申請前会議から最終承認までのプロセスを管理する。
• 規制遵守と文書化：米国FDA規制（21 CFR Part 820）、品質システム規制（QSR）、CEマーキング、その他適用されるガイドラインおよび規格（ISO 13485）への準拠を確保する。
• 規制情報収集とリスク評価：規制評価を実施し、FDA規制やガイダンスなどの要件変更に関する最新情報を把握し、現在および将来のプロジェクトへの影響を分析する。
• 部門横断的な連携：研究開発、臨床、マーケティング、品質管理チームに対し、規制に関するガイダンスとトレーニングを提供し、製品開発および商業化計画に規制要件を統合します。
• 規制当局との連携：グローバル規制関連部門と連携し、FDAおよびその他の規制当局との連絡役を務め、当局とのやり取り、問い合わせへの対応、継続的な規制要件への対応を管理します。
• チームリーダーシップ：グローバル規制関連部門およびデバイス技術チームと連携し、規制プロセスにおけるベストプラクティスを確立し、高い基準を維持します。

【職務概要】
自社r製品の患者アクセスを加速し事業価値を守るための戦略的価格決定を推進するとともに、厚生労働省や業界関係者と連携し、イノベーションを促進する薬価システムの構築に寄与します。

【主な責務】
新薬の国民健康保険価格戦略の策定・実行、申請資料作成、厚労省との価格交渉の主導。
グローバルチームを含む部門横断チームとの連携を強化し、最適な価格設定を確保。
パイプラインおよび既存製品の価格前提やシナリオ計画を策定し、競合価格、市場動向、政策変化をモニタリング。
業界団体活動に積極的に参加し、イノベーションを支える価格枠組みの確立に貢献。
チームメンバーの指導・育成を行い、協働と意見表明を促進する職場文化を醸成。

【POSITION OVERVIEW】
The Associate Director of the Regulatory Affairs (RA) is responsible for the overall management of regulatory affairs activities including pharmacovigilance work at RA department at PDRA division Animal Health in Japan. The position requires a combination of scientific knowledge, understanding of regulatory requirements, strategic thinking, and team leadership to ensure timely development of new products and regulatory affairs activities.
The individual will ensure that the RA team develops and successfully executes project plans for timely product registrations.
The individual will motivate and encourage the RA Team to perform successfully and will mentor and coach team members to oversee their personal development in the organization.
The individual will closely communicate with members at the Product Development department to optimize the regulatory submission and get products approved.

【Reporting lines】
The RA Associate Director reports directly to the PDRA director
The RA Associate Director manages a team of 5-7 colleagues of RA department.

【PRIMARY ACTIVITIES】
Support PDRA director to optimize/maximize PDRA’s activities by following ways:
Build PDRA as one team to have a seamless communication/collaboration
Review/advice Gap analysis done at PD department and create PDRA’s one
Set up agreed product profiles among PD and RA.
Harmonize local requirements into the global development plan based on the well-prepared development plan.
Liaise with Sales BU in the identification of market potential/requirements for new vaccines, vaccine improvements and pharmaceutical products
Oversee the scientific quality of work within the unit to maintain and enhance reputation for excellence
Lead the RA team to ensure timely development of biological and pharmaceutical veterinary products in Japan in compliance with the general pharmaceutical guidelines and with local laws.
Ensure that the RA team develops optimized development plan by leveraging global data.
Oversee the collaborations with Contract Research Organizations (CROs). Ensure contract management and quality oversight of CROs.
Ensure compliance of organizational structures, internal processes, operational activities & reporting including national and overseas pharmacovigilance requirements in line with the respective pharmaceutical law guidelines
Provide advice on research issues, problems and trends having significant impact on RA activities of short and long-term goals
Optimize the performance of RA colleagues by coaching, motivating, training and evaluating them properly in line with global and local development program, including setting and reviewing individual yearly objectives and development plans

This position is part of the International Regulatory Affairs team and is based in Tokyo. The role is responsible for developing regulatory strategies, preparing and executing submissions for marketing applications and post-marketing maintenance, and serving as the primary liaison with Japanese regulatory authorities (PMDA, MHLW). It also involves supporting clinical development in Japan, aligning with global teams, and monitoring regulatory changes that may impact company products.

Job Description Summary
医薬品や再生医療等製品の初期開発段階からプロジェクトチームに参画し、承認取得までの期間を通し、薬事戦略の立案やそれに基づく開発プランの作成、規制当局（MHLW, PMDA）との折衝、Globalと協働しながら世界同時開発、申請/承認をドライブしていくことができます。

Job Description
業務内容：
•医薬品の初期開発段階からプロジェクトチームに参画し、承認取得までの期間を通し、薬事戦略の立案、それに基づく開発プランの作成について中心的な役割を果たし薬事的リスクマネジメントを行う。
•規制当局（PMDA, MHLW) 対応をリードし、プロジェクトチームの代表として関係当局との交渉に責任を持つ。例：開発プロジェクトの承認申請チームのリード
•Globalと協同し、世界同時開発・同時申請・同時承認の達成をドライブする。
• 各部門の担当者等と協働し、Product Life Cycle Planの最大化に貢献する。

業務のやりがい：
•開発早期から承認取得、市販後まで薬の一生に幅広く関わることができる
•規制や業界の流れを正しく読み取り、将来的な変化を見越した薬事戦略の立案/実行をリードできる
•社内外の顧客や海外の開発関連部署など多くのメンバーと多岐にわたる仕事に携われる
•個人としての作業に加えて、チームメンバーとの協働を通じて、申請・承認などの大きなマイルストーンも経験できる
•社内外や規制当局も巻き込んで、AIやITテクノロジーを活用した先進的な医薬品開発を推進していくイノベーティブな活動にも参画できる

①承認申請、各種届出および指定プログラムに関する薬事戦略の立案、実行および実行支援（承認申請、一部変更承認申請、軽微変更届、治験計画届、先駆的指定、希少疾病指定など）
②規制当局との交渉戦略立案、交渉および実行管理
③規制当局に対する各種事務手続
④企業中核データシートおよび関連資材（添付文書など）の作成と管理
⑤再生医療、GVP、GPSP、GQP 及び GCTP 省令に関する情報収集、分析および管理
⑥組織開発（薬事部の体制構築、関連SOPや様式 の作成とメンテナンスなど含む）

The Regulatory Affairs Senior Manager is responsible for leading regulatory activities from development through life cycle management in collaboration with global and Japan stakeholders. Key responsibilities include managing interactions with health authorities, leading NDA and sNDA submissions, preparing Japan-specific regulatory documents, overseeing post-marketing change control processes, and managing electronic package inserts and promotional material reviews. The role also involves mentoring team members, managing vendors, supporting SOP updates, and ensuring compliance with regulations while driving process improvements.