Johnson & Johnson Posted September 18, 2026

[Innovative Medicine] R&D, Scientist, CMC Group, CMC Sciences, Regulatory Affairs

Chiyoda, Japan Full time
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About this opportunity

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com .

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Discovery & Pre-Clinical/Clinical Development

Job Sub Function:

Regulatory Science

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan

Job Description:

Position Summary

To prepare application dossiers for CMC part and to communicate with HA appropriately to contribute in obtaining regulatory approval.

To conduct change control of approved products appropriately.

Specific Tasks and Job Duties

Manage Team management Fulfill CMC-RA responsibilities at team meetings and contribute to compound development / product lifecycle management

Supervises members, manage resources and timelines to deliver activities on schedule.

CMC-RA strategy planning / alignment Identifies and inputs relevant Japan CMC regulatory information required to develop global CMC-RA strategy at the project initiation.

Develop Japan CMC-RA NDA strategy

Align to the product’s global post-marketing regulatory strategy.

CMC dossier management Creates pre- / post- approval CMC dossiers including consultation documents.

Ensure regulatory document compliance through appropriate document preparation including accurate writing, review, QC, and compliance checks.

Reviews CMC documents prepared by team members and provides valuable input.

Implement regulatory procedures Prepares and answers to CMC questions from PMDA, and communicate directly with PMDA officials where necessary.

Handles change control of approved products

Copes with GMP / compliance inspection by PMDA

Management of regulatory changes in Japan Assesses the impact of new / revised CMC regulations and implements necessary changes

Contribute through task force / external activities Participates in task forces/initiatives, collaborating with team members, as well as global and cross functional stakeholders to achieve continuous improvement.

Participates in external events or industry activities and makes a positive impact.

Minimum Qualification

Experience/Knowledge

At least 5 years’ experience in CMC related area in pharmaceutical industry

Familiar with CMC regulatory notifications in Japan

Experience of completing NDAs in Japan either independently as a CMC-RA representative or as a team leader or Experience in regulatory procedures in pharmaceutical research / CMC-related operations

Skills/Capabilities

Ability to discuss CMC regulatory topics with global members in English

Able to build trust with others including global members and government

Able to respect others and appropriately discuss and build consensus with team members

Adaptability to IT/DX

Qualification/Certificate

Bachelor, Master, Doctor of Science degree

< For Internal Applicants >

If you are Japan employee, please read “Internal Application Guideline” in Ask GS. Especially if you are less than 18 months in your current role, you are required to obtain application approval from your current manager as well as your respective BUHR. If you are Japan’s employee, you are not able to apply for multiple positions at once.

Once you move to 1 st interview stage, please make sure to inform to your current manager.

For Employee Referral Program (ERP), please read and understand the details of “Employee Referral Program” in Ask GS and make a compliant referral.

Based on your experience and interview evaluation, the position title and level may vary.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Coaching, Communication, Compliance Risk, Data Reporting, Drug Discovery Development, Execution Focus, Healthcare Trends, Process Oriented, Public Policies, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Development, Regulatory Reporting, Relationship Building, Scientific Research, Technical Writing, Technologically Savvy

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Chiyoda, Japan
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Manufacturing & CMC role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 3753 comparable Manufacturing & CMC roles across 173 biopharma companies.

3753Comparable roles tracked
3372Currently active
173Companies hiring similar roles
64Countries represented

Salary context

921 of 3753 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Biologics Support Operator I (3rd Shift) · AbbVie $14/hr – $26/hr (≈ $29,099–$54,122/yr)
Highest disclosed · Head of Analytical Development · ModernaTX, Inc. $272,200/yr – $490,100/yr
Peer group range $41,610 – $381,150 (median $125,550)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 3753 comparable roles

United States1739
Germany251
India166
France146
Ireland137
China123

+ 58 more countries

Seniority mix

1670 of 3753 peers have a known seniority level

Senior431
Manager381
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc259
Associate162
Principal138
Associate Director119
Director115
Senior Director57
Executive/VP8

Therapeutic area mix

24 of 3753 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Vaccines & Infectious Disease15
Rare Disease3
Oncology3
Respiratory1
Dermatology & Aesthetics1
Immunology1

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