Confidential Head of PV Japan

Morunda K.K.

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Head of PV in Japan is responsible for the full drug safety system and monitoring risks and benefits of all products. They act as the main contact with regulators, ensure all local rules are followed, and work closely with global and local teams to manage safety systems and processes.

Requirements

Prior experience as a Safety Management Officer (安全管理責任者) in a Japanese organization (GVP & GPSP).
Advanced life sciences degree (e.g., MD, PharmD, PhD, MS) or equivalent healthcare qualification.
8–12+ years of PV/drug safety experience with substantial Japan GVP/GPSP execution.
Prior leadership of affiliate PV operations.
Demonstrated authority interaction experience (e.g., PMDA inspections, safety responses, labeling negotiations).
Strong knowledge of PMDA submission standards, RMP, signal management, aggregate reporting, and PMS under GPSP.
Fluency in Japanese (native or business-level).
Strong English communication skills for interactions with global teams.

Responsibilities

Oversee the full drug safety system.
Monitor risks and benefits of all products.
Act as the main contact with regulators.
Ensure all local rules are followed.
Work closely with global and local teams to manage safety systems and processes.