Japan Regulatory Strategy Manager

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HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?

Amgen is a global leader in biotechnology with a history of more than four decades of pioneering breakthroughs. Our commitment to science has led us to discover and develop innovative therapies that significantly improve patients' lives. We also invest in cutting-edge manufacturing and support services to deliver these therapies worldwide. Japan and the Asia Pacific (JAPAC) region represent the fastest-growing area for Amgen. We are currently seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Japan Regulatory Strategy Manager (Regulatory Affairs Mgr) in Tokyo, Japan.

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What you will do:

Japan Regulatory Affairs provides leadership, expertise, and execution for the regulatory strategy to obtain and maintain clinical trial and marketing licenses for Amgen molecules in Japan in alignment with local business priorities and global regulatory strategy.

Main Responsibilities

• The Japan Regulatory Strategy Mgr is developing and executing the regulatory strategies and plans; providing strategic regulatory expertise for drug development; interfacing with regulatory authorities; aligning with key cross-functional partners; integrating into Amgen’s commercialization process; and continuously improving business processes.

• The Japan Regulatory Strategy Mgr may be assigned to multiple Amgen products for product-specific activities.

• The Japan Regulatory Strategy Mgr has high level English language skills, deep SME Japan regulatory requirements and strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence and engage.

• Work closely with Global Regulatory Lead to integrate Japan regulator strategy into Global regulatory strategy.

Key Activities

Strategy and Execution

• Develops and implements the Japan regulatory strategy, aligned with global regulatory strategy as much as possible.

• Provides guidance on local mechanisms to accelerate/optimize product development and regulatory approvals.

• Proactively influence developing the global regulatory strategy so that Japan developments are aligned.

• Consistently look for opportunities to accelerate the developments/approval and/or increase the value of the program to serve for more patients.

• As a representative of the Japan Regulatory Strategy Group, contributes to the filing plan by advising and discussing with the local and global cross-functional teams.

• Leads the preparation of regulatory submissions, which may include New Drug Applications (NDAs), briefing documents for various types of PMDA consultations, Clinical Trial Notifications (CTNs), and Orphan Drug Applications in Japan according to the filing plan.

• Ensures that regulatory submissions are made on time and meet Amgen’s corporate and local regulatory requirements.

• Collaborates with Clinical Study Operations teams to support local planning and execution for clinical studies in accordance with national legal and regulatory requirements.

• Ensures that local labels are developed and maintained in line with local regulations and Amgen standards and procedures.

• Proactively lead to develop regulatory strategies and/or mitigate regulatory risks across RA Japan and/or across Amgen

• Lead process standardization/simplification to improve efficiency in regulatory processes

• Consistently demonstrate Amgen leadership behaviors

• Influence developing global regulatory strategies so that Japan development strategies are aligned.

• Increase visibility of RA Japan.

• Provide strong supports to the Japan Regulatory Strategy Group Head.

Communication and Collaboration

• Works cross-functionally with the various Amgen teams related to NDAs, PMDA consultations and CTNs, etc.

• Communicates clearly and in a timely manner with key stakeholders across the business.

• Provides subject matter expert support for local, regional, and global initiatives.

Health Authority (HA) Interaction

• Acts as the primary interface with MHLW and PMDA for product approval and clinical development.

• Leads and contributes to strategy for HA interactions.

• Attends HA meetings.

• Develops and maintain a good relationship with HAs in Japan to facilitate drug approvals.

External Interactions

• Engages with local trade associations to shape the external environment, monitors national legislation, and provides feedback to global and local colleagues in a timely manner.

Compliance

• Maintains regulatory compliance for all documents submitted to HA and post-approval commitments.

• Supports the monitoring, auditing, and self-assessment activities under the compliance framework.

• Contributes to the development and implementation of country-specific compliance procedures and working practices.

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What we expect of you:

Qualifications

Basic

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of directly related experience including 5+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs

Preferred

• Advanced degree preferred

• In-depth regulatory experience

• Knowledge of Japan legislation and regulations relating to medicinal products

• Knowledge of drug development Scientific/Technical Excellence

• Teamwork

• Communication skills both oral and written

• Ability to understand and communicate scientific/clinical information

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to lead effective teams

• Ability to work in matrix environments including cross-functional and global teams

• Ability to work under minimal direction with a medium degree of autonomy

• Analytical skills to evaluate and interpret complex situations and problems

• Ability to anticipate and prevent potential problems.

• Ability to independently develop solutions that are thorough, practical, and consistent with functional objectives

• Understanding of regulatory activities and how they affect projects and processes

• Ability to understand and communicate scientific and clinical information

• Organizational, communication, and time management skills needed to manage multiple assignments and processes

• Communication skills in English (TOEIC score ≥860 desirable)

• Native level Japanese

• Computers: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, and communication tools

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What you can expect of us:

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.

• Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization

• Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act

• Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits

Apply now for a career that defies imagination.

In our quest to serve patients above all else, Amgen is the first to imagine, and the last to doubt. Join us.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.