[Legal] Legal Director, Innovative Medicine

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Job Function:
Legal & Compliance

Job Sub Function:
Law Business Partners

Job Category:
Professional

All Job Posting Locations:
Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan

Job Description:
Summary

Provides strategic legal counsel and proactive support to the Innovative Medicine Japan organization.

Works effectively and collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders and all legal practice groups to enable well-considered decisions and compliant business execution.

Brings strong judgment, communication skills, and the ability to navigate a complex multinational environment.

Key Accountabilities


* Provides legal counsel, strategic guidance and operational support to the Innovative Medicine Japan business in various substantive areas of commercial law, including contracts, healthcare laws and regulations, competition, anti-corruption, copyrights, and labor laws


* Partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to drive well-considered decisions and compliant business success, serving as a trusted legal partner on key operational and strategic matters.


* Supports enabling functions (including Sales, Medical Affairs, R&D, Regulatory, Government Affairs, Quality & Safety, Supply Chain, HR, Procurement, Communications and General Affairs) with timely, practical legal and compliance guidance.


* Proactively assesses legal and compliance risks and implements policies, procedures, and training programs to effectively manage and mitigate those risks.


* Ensures consistent compliance with applicable laws, regulations, industry codes, and J&J policies, providing clear guidance to the business on their practical application.


* Engage drafting, negotiation, and execution of major business development agreements, ensuring strategic alignment and risk-mitigated outcomes.


* Oversees litigation, disputes, and internal/external investigations, providing strategic direction and partnering with stakeholders on resolution.


* Manages and oversees outside counsel, including budget management and guidance on appropriate use of external legal resources.


* Provide legal input and guidance to the employees on all J&J policies and procedures ...