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品質保証・薬事担当マネージャー/ Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs Manager

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A global cosmetics and personal care manufacturer is seeking a Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs Manager. The successful candidate will lead regulatory compliance, quality assurance, product incident management, and team development.

Responsibilities:

  • Build industry networks and monitor regulatory developments, reporting key updates to global headquarters
  • Ensure Japanese cosmetics regulatory compliance, including product notifications, business licences, and GQP/GVP activities
  • Assess advertising claims and promotional materials for regulatory risks, providing guidance and training across teams
  • Lead product issue management, recalls, and serious adverse event coordination with regulatory authorities and medical institutions
  • Oversee global quality performance, manufacturing and warehouse audits, risk assessments, user testing, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Manage quality incidents, escalate significant risks to headquarters, and develop team capabilities through performance management and goal alignment

Requirements:

  • More than 5 years of experience as a QA/RA Manager in the cosmetics industry
  • Possess valid General Marketing Compliance Officer (総括製造販売責任者) qualification
  • Business level English; professional level Japanese

About the Company:

An international manufacturer of high-quality cosmetics and bath products. With successful retail operations in over hundreds of locations around the world, this company is a true industry leader.

Keywords:

化粧品, 薬事, 品質保証, 薬事規制, 品質管理, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: RNHN6C

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Industrial and Automation

Focus: Quality Assurance

Industry: FMCG

Salary: ¥7,000,000 - ¥9,500,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: English - Business level

Second Language: Japanese - Professional working

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: RNHN6C-E447F708

Date posted: 27 October 2026

Consultant: Yen Han