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製品技術マネージャー/ Product Technical Manager

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A global pharmaceutical company is searching for a Product Technical Manager. The chosen applicant will own product process knowledge and ensure robust, validated manufacturing through technical oversight and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities:

  • Own end-to-end process knowledge for assigned products from late-stage development through the commercial lifecycle
  • Maintain oversight of process capability through CPV, data trending, and statistical analysis to ensure robust and validated processes
  • Ensure seamless flow of product and process knowledge across functions and internal sites
  • Provide second-line technical and scientific process support to internal manufacturing sites
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate changes, deviations, complaints, and CAPAs
  • Serve as a single point of contact for all product-specific process topics within GPS and internal sites
  • Create, maintain, and update product-specific Quality Risk Analyses (QRAs)
  • Track and analyse CPV parameters, CPPs, IPCs, quality attributes, and raw material characteristics
  • Conduct regular product-specific data trending and statistical analysis to identify capability issues and trends
  • Issue and approve quarterly and annual data trending reports and align conclusions with site leadership
  • Act as MSAT Technical Transfer Lead for assigned projects, serving as SPOC for sending and/or receiving sites
  • Lead technology transfer activities including documentation, execution, and scale-up at assigned sites
  • Initiate and support cross-functional investigations and continuous improvement projects based on data analysis
  • Lead process qualification and validation activities, including preparation, review, and approval of protocols and reports
  • Participate in and, when required, lead change controls for assigned products and processes
  • Review APR/PQR data and provide appropriate technical assessment and discussion

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in pharmacy, pharmaceutical technology, chemistry, engineering, or related fields
  • 5-8 years of experience in pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing process development and lifecycle management as Production Manager, Process Development Expert, or comparable
  • Prior Project Management and team leadership experience
  • Comprehensive knowledge in pharmaceutical or chemical technologies, such as API, Drug Product formulation, fill and finish (solutions, emulsions, and suspensions)
  • Sound experience in data handling and applied statistics
  • Fundamental understanding of international regulatory cGxP requirements across multiple health authorities (US, EU, JP); China is a plus
  • Fundamental understanding of standard pharmaceutical analytical testing and methods development
  • Fluent level English

Preferred Requirements:

  • Master’s degree or equivalent
  • Possess a valid 5S or 6S Lean Six Sigma Certification
  • Proficient in Japanese and other languages

About the Company:

A global leader in the ophthalmology industry, this company specialises in developing innovative treatments to improve eye health worldwide. With a strong commitment to research and patient-centred solutions, it offers a dynamic environment where professionals can make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Keywords:

製薬, 化学, 工学, 製品開発, 外資系

Job Ref: FFU0FJ

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Healthcare

Focus: General Management

Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Salary: ¥10,000,000 - ¥14,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: English - Native

Second Language: Japanese - Professional working

Location: Shiga

Job Reference: FFU0FJ-2C235515

Date posted: 20 April 2026

Consultant: Yota Fujimura