【COMPANY OVERVIEW】
A multinational biotech firm focused on creating investigational therapies that precisely target specific cells.
Position overview
As a strategic business partner, this individual supports the company’s local and global growth and success by providing legal and compliance guidance. The role involves enabling business operations through logical analysis, careful risk-benefit assessment, and proactive collaboration with various departments across the organization—rather than taking a purely conservative or judgmental approach. This position reports directly to the Head of the Legal & Compliance Division.
【JOB RESPONSIBILITIES】
Partner with business units to deliver practical legal and compliance advice that aligns with corporate strategy and supports sustainable growth.
Prepare, review, and negotiate various contracts in both Japanese and English.
Contribute to cross-functional committee evaluations of press releases, promotional content, and publications to ensure compliance with commercialization standards.
Lead the development and restructuring of the compliance framework, including the formation of a global compliance committee, implementation of an event management system, and oversight of general regulatory areas such as data privacy.
Develop, update, or eliminate internal policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs), including those governing approval authorities.
Drive initiatives to promote company-wide awareness and adherence to applicable laws and regulations, including the delivery of internal training programs.
Provide strategic guidance on intellectual property (IP) matters and manage IP-related activities in coordination with the global patent team and business units.
Manage the contract lifecycle management (CLM) system and ensure the accuracy and integrity of its data.
Handle corporate legal matters related to the Company Act.
Optimize legal and compliance workflows to enhance efficiency.
Manage and regularly update legal and compliance content on the company intranet.
Provide legal and compliance support to other affiliates, including those in Taiwan, India, and the global headquarters.
【REQUIREMENTS】
A minimum of 5 years of experience in legal and compliance roles within the pharmaceutical or medical device industry.
Strongly preferred: experience reviewing promotional materials to ensure compliance with industry-specific legal and regulatory standards.
Proven ability to deliver business-focused legal solutions to complex challenges.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex legal and compliance concepts to non-experts in both Japanese and English (bilingual proficiency is highly preferred).
Experience in intellectual property (IP) management, particularly patent-related matters, is a significant advantage.
Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal oversight.
Effective in collaborating across all organizational levels with a professional demeanor and a commitment to delivering timely, high-quality support to internal stakeholders.
Advanced proficiency in IT systems and tools, including experience using legal technology and compliance software.
A bachelor's degree in law or a Juris Doctor (JD) is required. Holding a Japanese attorney license or patent attorney qualification is a plus.