Tokyo Digisailor Full time
Japan Regulatory Affairs Lead – CMC Focused

Location: Japan
Employment Type: Full-time / Contract
Department: Regulatory Affairs – CMC
Experience: 10–15+ years
Languages: Japanese & English (mandatory)

Role Overview

We are supporting a global life sciences organization in identifying an experienced Japan Regulatory Affairs Lead (CMC-focused). This role is responsible for defining and executing Japan-specific CMC regulatory strategies, ensuring compliance with Japanese regulations, and leading cross-functional regulatory teams across the product lifecycle.

Key ResponsibilitiesCMC & Regulatory Strategy
  • Act as the primary CMC Subject Matter Expert for Japan regulatory activities.
  • Develop and execute CMC and GMP regulatory strategies in alignment with Japanese regulatory requirements.
  • Lead change control evaluations, submission planning, and regulatory impact assessments.
  • Ensure all submissions are prepared in full compliance with Japan regulations and guidance.
PMDA / MHLW Interaction
  • Serve as the primary liaison with PMDA and MHLW.
  • Lead preparation and participation in agency meetings and consultations.
  • Support new drug registrations, post-approval changes, and lifecycle management activities.
Submissions & Compliance
  • Lead preparation, review, and approval of CMC submission documentation (CTD, Application Forms).
  • Manage J-NDA / J-ANDA submissions, post-marketing maintenance, and re-examination activities.
  • Support GMP inspections (PAI, periodic) and Foreign Manufacturer Accreditation.
Leadership & Team Management
  • Build and lead cross-functional regulatory teams (CMC, RA operations, labeling, clinical RA).
  • Oversee multiple regulatory projects and ensure delivery of regulatory milestones.
  • Provide regulatory leadership for in-licensing, divestment, and product withdrawal activities.
Qualifications & Experience
  • 10–15+ years of experience in Japan Regulatory Affairs (Pharmaceuticals).
  • Strong expertise in CMC, PMDA, MHLW, GMP, GQP, and GCTP.
  • Proven experience with J-NDA / J-ANDA submissions.
  • Experience in Foreign Manufacturer Accreditation and PMDA consultations.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Fluent Japanese and English (written and verbal).
Why This Role
  • Senior leadership position with end-to-end ownership of Japan regulatory strategy.
  • High visibility role with global and regional stakeholders.
  • Opportunity to lead complex and high-impact regulatory programs in Japan.


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