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Posted Apr 16, 2026

[Remote Work] Japan Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Artwork Development

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Key Responsibilities 1. General RA & Cross-Functional Coordination - Partner with Country RA (CRA), AWC, QA, SMEs, and partner companies to ensure compliant artwork development. - Manage SharePoint structure, documentation accuracy, and version control. - Support CRA as 1st/2nd RA reviewer. - Attend weekly Tier-1 meetings (facilitation in Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct) and bi-weekly meetings with local CRAs. 2. Pre-GLAMS (Preparation) - Retrieve CRB/Tier-1 decisions and required inputs. - Collect SME input, prepare meeting materials, and join artwork/regulatory discussions. - Prepare QRD Checklists and Annotated PDFs for each artwork. 3. In-GLAMS (Workflow Execution) - Determine workflow type (Concept / Mock-Up / Production) and initiate Artwork Request. - Provide RA comments, coordinate 2nd RA reviews, and manage regulatory submissions/approvals. - Monitor workflow notifications and address queries from PC, AWC, CRA, and SMEs. - Perform regulatory QC to ensure: • Alignment with Annotated PDF & QRD • No unauthorized changes • Barcode encoding confirmed by QA - Coordinate internal reviews (e.g., Marketing, ExM). - Support CRA on Market Approval and notify QA for overseas approvals. 4. Workflow Obsoletion - Gather required information for obsoletion cases. - Initiate Obsolete Request workflow and upload justifications. - Coordinate concurrence with impacted stakeholders (e.g., PC). - Submit workflow with correct file linkage for automated retirement. 5. Documentation & Data Management - Maintain organized SharePoint folder structure (Latest / Old Versions / QC Trail). - Create structured folders using correct JP naming conventions. - Ensure accurate filing of QRDs, annotated PDFs, supporting documents, and live-font artwork files. Requirements Technical Skills · Regulatory knowledge (Japan artworks, labeling, packaging compliance) · Experience with GLAMS or other artwork management systems · File/document management (SharePoint proficiency) · Understanding of QRD, annotated PDFs, packaging components · Ability to interpret regulatory decisions and change controls Soft Skills · Strong stakeholder communication (internal teams, AWC, QA, partner companies) · Detail-oriented and organized · Ability to manage multiple workflows simultaneously · Problem-solving and proactive follow-up · Coordination and project-management skills Benefits Remote Work / Improved work-life balance Open for Junior candidates as well (This role will allow the person to gain experience while supporting the main person in charge.) Competitive Salary Work in an international / Global environment
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