Animal Health, Regulatory Affairs

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp

Japan
Hybrid
7+ years regulated industry experience
Fluent japanese language skills
Team leadership and coaching
The Associate Director will lead the Regulatory Affairs team to ensure timely development and registration of veterinary products in Japan while maintaining strict compliance with local laws

Job Summary

  • The Associate Director will lead the Regulatory Affairs team to ensure timely development and registration of veterinary products in Japan while maintaining strict compliance with local laws.
  • This role requires close collaboration with Product Development, Sales, and global stakeholders to harmonize local requirements into a cohesive global development plan.
  • The successful candidate must demonstrate strong leadership behaviors including being purposeful, empowering, collaborative, results-driven, innovative, and future-oriented.

Matching Summary

The Associate Director will lead the Regulatory Affairs team to ensure timely development and registration of veterinary products in Japan while maintaining strict compliance with local laws.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years regulated industry experience
  • Fluent Japanese language skills
  • Team leadership and coaching
  • Pharmacovigilance compliance
  • Product registration strategy
  • CRO contract management

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of Japanese regulatory system
  • Experience with veterinary vaccines
  • Matrix environment collaboration
  • Strategic thinking and innovation
  • Budget planning experience

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 7 years relevant experience
  • Veterinarian or PhD preferred
  • Fluent Japanese and professional English
  • Leadership experience required

Work Rights

Not specified

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