[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Johnson & Johnson jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Johnson & Johnson · Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan # [Innovative Medicine] R＆D, Principal Scientist, CMC Group, CMC Sciences, Regulatory Affairs Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan Full-time Senior individual contributor Research & Science Listed on Johnson & Johnson’s official careers site. Posted September 19, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Johnson & Johnson’s careers site →](https://jj.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/JJ/job/Chiyoda-Tokyo-Japan/XMLNAME--Innovative-Medicine--R-D--Principal-Scientist--CMC-Group--CMC-Sciences--Regulatory-Affairs_R-099692-5) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Johnson & Johnson](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/) / [Innovative Medicine] R＆D, Principal Scientist, CMC Group, CMC Sciences, Regulatory Affairs ## Job description 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 7 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: Benchmarking, Coaching, Consulting, Corporate Governance, Critical Thinking, Drug Discovery Development, Fact-Based Decision Making, Healthcare Trends, Interpersonal Influence, Organizing, Public Policies, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Development, Scientific Research, Strategic Thinking, Subject Matter Experts (SME) Collaboration, Technical Writing ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 19, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 29 days - Location: Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Johnson & Johnson’s careers site →](https://jj.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/JJ/job/Chiyoda-Tokyo-Japan/XMLNAME--Innovative-Medicine--R-D--Principal-Scientist--CMC-Group--CMC-Sciences--Regulatory-Affairs_R-099692-5) ## More jobs at Johnson & Johnson ### [[HCC] Senior Manager, Health Care Compliance, Innovative Medicine R&D – Japan & Korea](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/jobs/576f45577a1c38a554a4/) Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan ### [[Innovative Medicine] R&D, Associate Director/Manager, Global Regulatory Policy & Intelligence, Japan Regulatory Policy, Regulatory Affairs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/jobs/a17009efb7301ba88a66/) Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan ### [[Innovative Medicine] R&D, Director, Search & Evaluate-Asia Pacific](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/jobs/9110d4f149c09935f2ec/) Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan ### [[Innovative Medicine] R&D, Lead Site Contract Manager, Site Engagement Group, Contract & Grants, Global Development](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/jobs/ac4b5cae79e8cf50a938/) Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan ### [[Innovative Medicine] R&D, Senior Manager, Project Team Leader Japan, Global Development](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/johnson-johnson/jobs/44a53934f94d7ff6653c/) Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Principal Scientist (Director), Translational Medicine - Cardiovascular](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/merck-co/jobs/24d4172a6fd9dc1014d6/) Merck & Co. ### [Principal Scientist, Translational Medicine, Neuroscience](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/merck-co/jobs/d2845b1ebae2f7f6ae2a/) Merck & Co. ### [Außendienstmitarbeiter (m/w/d) Schizophrenie/Innovative Medicine - Essen, Wuppertal, Düsseldorf](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/teva-pharmaceutical/jobs/fc6c91df943cd7dbe086/) Teva Pharmaceutical · Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany ### [Außendienstmitarbeiter (m/w/d) Schizophrenie/Innovative Medicine - Hannover, Wolfsburg, Salzgitter](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/teva-pharmaceutical/jobs/97a1b1ee0a3f748c602e/) Teva Pharmaceutical · Niedersachsen, Germany ### [Associate Director Principal Scientist I Precision Medicine Immunology In Waltham Ma Jid 33691](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abbvie/jobs/ffdfd3f4c1a23435c0fd/) AbbVie OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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