R&D Business Unit Director (Animal Health)
Tokyo 23 Wards
Permanent
¥12,000,000 - ¥17,000,000
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Global work environment with overseas report
Attractive salary package
About Our Client
International market leader in the Animal Health industry.
Job Description
- Ensure timely approval and maintenance of biological and pharmaceutical veterinary products in Japan in compliance with the general pharmaceutical guidelines and with local laws
- Develop local regulatory strategy to minimize time to market and identify opportunities to expedite product development by leveraging global data
- Oversee the scientific quality of work within the unit to maintain and enhance reputation for excellence
- Provide expert advice on research issues, problems and trends having significant impact on division's achievement of short and long-term goals
- Monitor and evaluate disease situation and competitive R&D activities in Japan
- Cooperate with Global R&D to evaluate and select a) potential development products from existing R&D portfolio b) Japan specific development products based on combinations of standard vaccines as well as new vaccines for Japan specific pathogens
- Seek approval of new projects in line with global R&D Governance for both pharmaceuticals and biologicals
- Develop and maintain strong relationship with Global R&D and Regulatory Affairs organization to ensure local requirements are included into global development program
- Organize local development activities in collaboration with CRO's. Ensure contract management and quality oversight of CRO's
The Successful Applicant
- Veterinarian or PhD in Biological or Animal Sciences
- Minimum 10 years of relevant management experience in pharmaceutical industry, preferably in the field of veterinary vaccines
- Knowledge of Japanese Regulatory System
- Fluent in Japanese and English
What's on Offer
International work environment
Attractive salary package