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非臨床薬理学/ Non-clinical Pharmacology

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An international biopharmaceutical company is looking for a Non-clinical Pharmacology professional. The selected candidate will prepare and finalise non-clinical pharmacology submissions, engage with regulatory authorities, develop value propositions for new molecular entities, and support drug development strategies.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and finalise non-clinical pharmacology documents for regulatory submissions in Japan
  • Develop strategic plans for Japanese non-clinical documentation to differentiate products
  • Manage documentation and review processes aligned with submission timelines
  • Develop value propositions for new molecular entities from a biopharmaceutical perspective
  • Prepare non-clinical pharmacology content supporting pricing claims and product differentiation
  • Act as the interface between Japan teams and Global Discovery Research teams
  • Obtain and communicate non-clinical data to strengthen product value propositions
  • Propose and plan non-clinical studies to create meaningful differentiation from competitors and the standard of care
  • Lead non-clinical studies where applicable
  • Participate actively in development activities across Japan

Requirements:

  • Doctoral Degree (PhD or MD in Biology and Pharmacology)
  • More than 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D
  • 1-4 years of international experience
  • Proven experience in regulatory science activities in non-clinical pharmacology
  • Proven performance record across more than 10 drug development projects
  • Knowledge of regulatory laws and guidelines in drug development
  • Good connections with academia and regulatory authorities
  • Fluent level Japanese and English

About the Company:

A global biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative drug development and healthcare solutions. The organisation operates internationally and collaborates across research, development, and regulatory functions to bring new therapies to market.

Keywords:

非臨床薬理, 薬理学, 創薬研究, 医薬品開発, 薬事申請, 規制科学, 新規分子化合物, バイオ医薬品, 研究開発, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: RYR5DS

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Healthcare

Focus: Business Development

Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Salary: ¥8,000,000 - ¥12,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: RYR5DS-E75AE714

Date posted: 19 June 2026

Consultant: Yota Fujimura