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Director, Japan CMC & Devices Regulatory Affairs, New Drug Application Group

Osaka, Japan

Osaka, Japan| Tokyo, Japan

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  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Level: Senior
  • Travel: Minimal (if any)

Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA) develops and executes innovative regulatory strategies to provide life-changing therapies to patients. GRA has a strategic role in all stages of global product development and across the Takeda Enterprise.

At Takeda, we strive to provide transformational opportunities for every member of our team, and we empower our people to take charge of their futures. In an environment that fosters lifelong learning and a growth mindset, you’ll have the support you need to thrive — at work and beyond.

Job ID R0166237 Date posted 10/23/2025 Location Osaka, Japan

Osaka, Japan| Tokyo, Japan

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Job Description

As a leader of Japan CMC & Devices RA New Drug Application group, lead the group to fulfill expected roles and responsibilities according to Global RA vision/mission and Company’s vision/mission/value.

  • Oversee the development and execution of regulatory CMC development and registration strategies of all assigned products throughout clinical development and NDA approval.
  • Successfully communicate and negotiate with Health Authorities as necessary, directly and indirectly, especially when difficult discussions are anticipated.
  • Develop constructive relationships with and proactively escalate potentially critical issues to key internal and external stakeholders, including Alliance Partners.
  • Demonstrate high level of leadership and expert understanding of global RA CMC regulations and guidelines and provide guidance to direct reports and all group members for their training and developments.
  • Lead a group of individuals to support group’s goals according to agreed timelines, standards and business priorities

日本開発センター CMC薬事部/Takeda Development Center Japan, Japan CMC & Devices Regulatory Affairs

医療用医薬品の薬事関連業務のうちの品質パート(CMC関連)について、開発初期段階から申請・承認、市販後のライフサイクルを通じて責任を持つ部門です。

職務内容

日本における医薬品(化学合成品、バイオ医薬品)の新規申請及び承認取得後のCMC薬事に関連する下記業務に責任を持つグループの責任者

  • 申請戦略・申請計画のCMCパートについて立案・遂行
  • 薬事関連の当局相談に係る戦略策定及び遂行
  • 製造販売承認申請業務(CMCパート)
  • 導入案件のCMC薬事関連の評価
  • グループメンバーの教育訓練及び人財育成

応募要件

<学歴>

4年制大学(理系学部)卒業以上(修士以上であることが望ましい)

<実務経験>

以下の業務の知識経験が10年程度以上

  • 化学合成品、バイオ医薬品及びコンビネーション医薬品の医薬品の研究開発、製造、試験に関わる知識経験
  • 医薬品開発及び承認申請業務及び市販後の変更管理に基づく薬事手続きの知識経験
  • 日本の規制当局との面談及び相談の実務経験
  • 国内外のステークホルダーとの良好な関係構築及びコミュニケーション
  • 組織運営/人材マネジメントの実務経験(5年以上の経験を持つことが望ましい)

<スキル・資格>

  • 医療用医薬品に関する規制要件・ガイダンス(ICH、薬機法、欧米の要件、等)に関する知識
  • GMP(治験薬含む)に関わる業務経験を有することが望ましい

<語学>

ビジネスレベルの十分な日本語及び英語でのコミュニケーション能力(TOEIC 750点以上等)

<その他>

勤務地は大阪又は東京で、会社オフィスで5回/月以上の勤務が必要

求める人物像

1)新薬開発業務に熱意を持って取り組むことができる人間性

2)実務経験に裏打ちされた専門性

3)社内外の人間をまとめていけるリーダーシップ

4)規制当局や社内外Stakeholderとの交渉力

5) グローバル組織の一員として活躍する国際感覚

6)新しいことにチャレンジできる気概

7) 読み手に合わせた適切な文書作成力(日本語・英語)

仕事のやりがい

当社が全世界で開発又は販売している医療用医薬品(希少疾患領域を含む)を日本国内の患者様に届けることに貢献できる。

本職務で身につくスキル・経験

国内での医薬品開発の開発初期段階から製造販売承認申請・承認取得、市販後のライフサイクルを通じてCMC関連業務の戦略立案、遂行、当局相談、などの薬事関連業務の網羅的な知識と経験が身につく。

海外の開発部門/製造所などと密に連携して日本国内における薬事申請業務を実施するスキル・経験が身につく。

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary:

  • Allowances: Commutation, Housing, Overtime Work etc.

  • Salary Increase: Annually, Bonus Payment: Twice a year

  • Working Hours: Headquarters (Osaka/ Tokyo) 9:00-17:30, Production Sites (Osaka/ Yamaguchi) 8:00-16:45, (Narita) 8:30-17:15, Research Site (Kanagawa) 9:00-17:45

  • Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, May Day, Year-End Holidays etc. (approx. 123 days in a year)

  • Paid Leaves: Annual Paid Leave, Special Paid Leave, Sick Leave, Family Support Leave, Maternity Leave, Childcare Leave, Family Nursing Leave.

  • Flexible Work Styles: Flextime, Telework

  • Benefits: Social Insurance, Retirement and Corporate Pension, Employee Stock Ownership Program, etc.

Important Notice concerning working conditions:

  • It is possible the job scope may change at the company’s discretion.

  • It is possible the department and workplace may change at the company’s discretion.

Locations

Osaka, JapanTokyo, Japan

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time
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Where you fit in

When you join our Regulatory Affairs team, you’ll help ensure the fastest, safest path for our treatments to get to patients. With colleagues who encourage you to question everything for better outcomes, you’ll be part of a team that’s deeply involved across each therapeutic area, from candidate selection to post-marketing.

At Takeda, you’ll join an environment with the energy and flexibility of a startup. We continue building on our 240-year history as a global biopharmaceutical leader through our innovative mindset and lean governance. Find everything you need on our Regulatory Affairs team to positively impact patients’ lives while taking strides within your own.

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