Senior Japan Project Lead

Sanofi UK

Tokyo, Japan
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Project leadership in drug development
Clinical trial operations experience
Japanese new drug application filing
** Sanofi UK is seeking a Senior Japan Project Lead based in Tokyo, responsible for leading the development and launch of pharmaceutical projects. The role requires extensive project experience, strong leadership skills, and fluency in Japanese and English, with a focus on collaboration across various stakeholders in the pharmaceutical industry. **

Job Summary

  • The role serves as the primary owner for end-to-end drug development pipelines from early stages through product launch in Japan.
  • Candidates must demonstrate extensive experience in preparing Clinical Study Reports, filing Japanese New Drug Applications, and leading PMDA milestone meetings.
  • The position requires fluency in both Japanese and English to effectively collaborate with global teams, health authorities, and local stakeholders.

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** Sanofi UK is seeking a Senior Japan Project Lead based in Tokyo, responsible for leading the development and launch of pharmaceutical projects. The role requires extensive project experience, strong leadership skills, and fluency in Japanese and English, with a focus on collaboration across various stakeholders in the pharmaceutical industry. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Project leadership in drug development
  • Clinical trial operations experience
  • Japanese New Drug Application filing
  • PMDA/MHLW regulatory interaction
  • Fluency in Japanese and English

Nice-to-have

  • Immunology-oncology therapeutic expertise
  • Digital project management experience
  • Cross-functional medical and commercial collaboration
  • Matrix organization influence skills
  • Continuous improvement culture mindset

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years drug development experience
  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences required
  • Master's, PhD, or MD preferred
  • Local clinical setting experience preferred

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