Head Of Medical Innovation, Performance, And Governance

GlaxoSmithKline

Japan
Medical performance management
Operational excellence
Medical governance
This role provides senior leadership for Medical performance, operations, and governance in Japan, reporting directly to the Country Medical Director for GSK Japan

Job Summary

  • This role provides senior leadership for Medical performance, operations, and governance in Japan, reporting directly to the Country Medical Director for GSK Japan.
  • The Head of Medical Innovation, Performance, and Governance is accountable for driving operational excellence, strategic performance, and robust medical governance across the Medical function.
  • The role bridges strategy, execution, and assurance, enabling Medical teams to deliver high-quality scientific and medical value with confidence.

Matching Summary

This role provides senior leadership for Medical performance, operations, and governance in Japan, reporting directly to the Country Medical Director for GSK Japan.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Medical performance management
  • Operational excellence
  • Medical governance
  • Japanese regulatory environment
  • MHLW guidelines
  • PMDA requirements
  • JPMA codes

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic partner
  • Continuous improvement initiatives
  • Agile working culture
  • Ethical decision-making
  • Innovation

Key Requirements

  • Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Public Health, Business, or related field
  • MD, PhD, PharmD, or MBA preferred
  • Significant experience in pharmaceutical or biotech Medical Affairs, governance, operations, or performance leadership roles
  • Fluent Japanese and business-level English

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