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RAマネージャー/ RA Manager

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An international biopharmaceutical company is looking for a Regulatory Affairs (RA) Manager. The selected candidate will support regulatory operations, maintain regulatory compliance, manage MAH-related activities, and coordinate regulatory submissions and communications with health authorities. This is a full remote setup role.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the operation of the Three Supervisors’ Committee, including preparing meeting materials and documentation
  • Perform MAH-related activities, including SOP and document management, inspection readiness, and training support
  • Support FMA/FMR acquisition and renewal through application, registration, and communication with MHLW and PMDA
  • Contribute to GMP inspection preparation in collaboration with the Quality team
  • Handle import certificates (Yakkan) through NACCS and manage export notifications
  • Prepare regulatory submission materials and support communication with health authorities
  • Conduct regulatory reviews of promotional and non-promotional materials to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies
  • Support MAH licence management and regulatory compliance activities in accordance with the PMD Act

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in a scientific field
  • More than 5 years of experience in regulatory-related activities within the pharmaceutical industry
  • Practical knowledge of the PMD Act
  • Basic communication skills for interactions with health authorities such as PMDA
  • Basic IT skills, including business applications and document management systems
  • Professional level Japanese and English

Preferred requirements:

  • Master's or Doctoral degree

About the Company:

A global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for serious illnesses. The organisation is recognised for advancing science through research, regulatory excellence, and patient-focused healthcare solutions.

Keywords:

薬事, 薬事申請, 規制対応, 医薬品, 規制コンプライアンス, 輸入許可, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: F52NZE

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Healthcare

Focus: Regulatory Affairs

Industry: Pharmaceuticals

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

Workplace Type: Remote

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: F52NZE-8C764774

Date posted: 28 July 2026

Consultant: Yota Fujimura