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シニアレギュラトリーアフェアーズアソシエイト/ Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate

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A multinational consumer health company is looking for a Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate. The selected candidate will manage regulatory submissions and compliance activities, develop regulatory strategies, support product approvals, and drive regulatory intelligence, training, and technology-enabled process improvements.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement regulatory strategies to streamline product approvals while ensuring compliance with global standards
  • Collaborate with R&D and Marketing teams to translate regulatory requirements into product labelling and communication strategies
  • Lead the creation of regulatory intelligence reports to anticipate industry shifts and support proactive policy adaptation
  • Design and deliver training modules to strengthen regulatory awareness and agility across the organisation
  • Integrate emerging digital tools and AI-driven analytics to improve regulatory submission accuracy and efficiency
  • Manage regulatory submissions and ensure compliance with applicable laws and guidelines
  • Support product approvals through cross-functional collaboration
  • Maintain regulatory documentation and ensure regulatory requirements are effectively communicated

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in a relevant scientific or regulatory field
  • More than 3 years of experience in regulatory affairs or a related domain
  • Strong understanding of regulatory guidelines and compliance requirements
  • Proven ability to interpret and synthesise scientific data
  • Effective communication skills for preparing regulatory documentation

Preferred requirements:

  • Master's degree or above in a relevant science
  • Experience in the consumer industry, including OTC drugs, quasi-drugs, cosmetics, consumer medical devices, or food
  • Experience using English in a multinational or domestic company
  • Expertise in navigating complex regulatory landscapes with innovative problem-solving
  • Experience crafting persuasive regulatory narratives and stakeholder presentations
  • Proficiency in leveraging technology and data analytics for regulatory process improvement
  • Strategic foresight in regulatory affairs and compliance monitoring
  • Possess a valid Pharmacist qualification
  • Proficient in English (TOEIC 700+)

About the Company:

This company operates in the consumer health industry, with products and activities spanning areas including OTC drugs, quasi-drugs, cosmetics, consumer medical devices, and food. It operates in a global regulatory environment focused on product compliance and approvals.

Keywords:

シニア規制関連アソシエイト, 薬事, 規制関連業務, 薬事申請, 規制対応, 法規制遵守, 規制戦略, 規制インテリジェンス, 製品承認, 製品表示, コンシューマーヘルス, OTC医薬品, 化粧品, 医療機器, データ分析, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: MIL6TP

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Chemicals & Raw Materials

Focus: Quality Assurance

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥7,000,000 - ¥8,800,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: MIL6TP-4C4BA7D8

Date posted: 8 September 2026

Consultant: Olivia Parczyk