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For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer - working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.\nEvery member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.\nWe believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. 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Join Gilead and help create possible, together.\nJob Description\nJOB DESCRIPTION - ESSENTIAL DUTIES\n\nStrategic Labeling Leadership\n· Develop and drive the Japan labeling strategy across the product lifecycle, including JNDA, sJNDA and post-marketing maintenance activities.\nAct as the person in charge of CTD M1.8 as well as Japan Package Insert (Labeling) and other related documents.\nServe as the Japan regulatory authority on labeling matters and provide strategic guidance to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.\nEvaluate emerging regulatory, scientific, and competitive developments to proactively identify potential implications for product labeling.\nEnsure alignment of Japan labeling with Global Core Data Sheets (CCDS/CCSI) while optimizing product differentiation and compliance within the Japanese regulatory environment.\n· Lead benefit-risk communication strategies through labeling and related product information documents.\n· Handles the submission of Japan Package Insert to PMDA\nRegulatory Leadership and Health Authority Engagement\n· Lead regulatory assessment and decision-making related to labeling updates arising from safety signals, new clinical data, regulatory actions, and business priorities.\nCollaborate with Patients Safety and An-seki (Safety Manager of MAH) based on the regulatory assessment.\nProvide strategic oversight for PMDA interactions concerning labeling matters, including consultations, negotiations, and responses to regulatory inquiries.\nInfluence regulatory outcomes by developing clear, evidence-based positions and risk mitigation strategies.\n· Represent Japan Regulatory Affairs in global governance forums and labeling committees.\nCross-Functional and Global Collaboration\n· Partner with Global Labeling and Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, Legal, and Quality organizations to drive alignment on labeling strategies and implementation plans.\nLead cross-functional labelling governance processes to enable efficient review, approval, and execution of labeling updates.\nAct as a key liaison between Japan and Global teams, ensuring local regulatory perspectives are appropriately represented in global decision-making.\n· Support R&D teams by providing strategic regulatory labeling input throughout development and lifecycle management.\n· Lead the promotion material updates in accordance with JPI update.\nOperational Excellence and Compliance\n· Ensure compliance with all applicable Japanese regulatory requirements, corporate standards, and internal policies.\nProvide oversight of labeling processes, metrics, and inspection readiness activities.\nLead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance labeling quality, efficiency, and compliance.\nMentor and develop regulatory professionals while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence.\nManage the external vendors which are used for the labelling\n\nRequired 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