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Senior Manager, Clinical Operations (Japan)

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Benefits Senior leadership role within expanding Japan operations Direct collaboration with Japan Country Head Competitive salary and bonus structure Flexible working arrangement Opportunity to build and lead future clinical team About the Company Our client is a global clinical research organisation delivering end-to-end clinical trial solutions to biotech and pharmaceutical sponsors worldwide. As part of strengthening its Japan presence, the organisation is expanding its internal clinical operations capability. About the Opportunity The Senior Manager, Clinical Operations will oversee clinical trial delivery within Japan, ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP, local regulations and company SOPs. Reporting to the Japan Country Head, this role will provide leadership across clinical operations while maintaining close collaboration with project management and regulatory teams. Initially this position will operate as an individual contributor role with billable responsibilities, with scope to transition into broader team leadership as the Japan structure expands. The role will support current and future studies in Japan, working within a global matrix environment. Duties Oversee local clinical trial execution Support and guide monitoring activities Collaborate with project management teams Ensure regulatory and SOP compliance Contribute to training and development Participate in client meetings as required Identify process improvement opportunities Skills and Experience CRO clinical operations experience Prior CRA experience Line management experience Fluent Japanese and English Life sciences degree Culture Performance-driven, collaborative and internationally connected. A hands-on leadership environment in an expanding Japan business. How to Apply Click apply or contact Adrian McConchie, Director Life Sciences Executive Search at amcconchie@hpgconnect.com in confidence. About Healthcare Professionals Group Healthcare Professionals Group recruits all positions: executive, permanent, contracting/temp, at all levels, across all areas of healthcare - Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Technology and Clinical Care. Medical Affairs & Life Sciences Recruitment - Clinical Research, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Quality, Data Management, Regulatory Affairs, Scientific; Commercial Recruitment - Marketing, Sales, Analytics, Government and External Affairs; Business Operations & Infrastructure Recruitment - Administration, Customer Service, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, IT, L&D, Legal, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Warehouse; Clinical Care Recruitment - Allied Health, Aged Care, General Practice, Medical Imaging, Medical Management, Medical Specialties, Nursing. For more job opportunities, visit www.hpgconnect.com.

Associate Director Regulatory Operations (Japan)

Attractive Salary & Benefits Package

Benefits • Senior leadership opportunity in a Japan market build phase • Strategic influence on regulatory positioning in Japan • Competitive base salary with bonus structure • Flexible working arrangement, remote initially • Opportunity to shape and build a future team About the Company Our client is a global clinical research organisation supporting biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies with the design and delivery of clinical trials across multiple regions. With established operations internationally, the organisation is now strengthening its direct presence in Japan as part of its continued global expansion. About the Opportunity This is a senior regulatory leadership role responsible for establishing and overseeing regulatory operations capability within Japan. Reporting directly to the Japan Country Head, the Associate Director will provide strategic regulatory oversight across ongoing and future clinical trials. The role will focus on regulatory deliverables within Japan, ensuring compliance with PMDA and local requirements while supporting business growth initiatives. The successful candidate will act as a senior regulatory advisor to internal stakeholders and clients, contributing to feasibility assessments, bid defence activities and strategic planning. Initially this role will operate as an individual contributor, with the expectation of building and leading a regulatory team as Japan operations expand. This is a pivotal appointment in strengthening the organisation’s long-term presence in Japan. Duties Provide strategic oversight of regulatory operations in Japan Oversee preparation and review of regulatory submissions Act as Japan regulatory subject matter expert Advise internal teams on regulatory strategy and timelines Support business development and bid defence activities Build scalable regulatory processes and frameworks Collaborate closely with global clinical and project teams Represent regulatory function in leadership discussions Skills and Experience CRO regulatory operations background Strategic and commercial regulatory capabilities PMDA submission expertise Leadership experience Fluent Japanese and English Life sciences degree Culture Fast-paced, growth-oriented and collaborative. A build-phase environment where senior leaders work closely together to shape the future direction of the Japan business. How to Apply Click apply or contact Adrian McConchie, Director Executive Search at amcconchie@hpgconnect.com in confidence. About Healthcare Professionals Group Healthcare Professionals Group recruits all positions: executive, permanent, contracting/temp, at all levels, across all areas of healthcare - Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Technology and Clinical Care. • Medical Affairs & Life Sciences Recruitment - Clinical Research, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Quality, Data Management, Regulatory Affairs, Scientific; • Commercial Recruitment - Marketing, Sales, Analytics, Government and External Affairs; • Business Operations & Infrastructure Recruitment - Administration, Customer Service, Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, IT, L&D, Legal, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Warehouse; • Clinical Care Recruitment - Allied Health, Aged Care, General Practice, Medical Imaging, Medical Management, Medical Specialties, Nursing. For more job opportunities, visit www.hpgconnect.com.

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Clinical Research

Bridging the gap between patients and therapies is critical work.

Join the ground-breaking Clinical Research industry or find top talent for your team with our comprehensive listings of healthcare recruitment jobs.

Meet our team of Recruitment Specialists:

Adrian McConchie

Davina Ocansey-Gibson

Eve Cooke

Glenn Carter

Rohan Lallbeeharry

Jobs in Clinical Research.

Senior Manager, Clinical Operations (Japan)

Associate Director Regulatory Operations (Japan)

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