This leadership role oversees technology and systems innovation for Patient Safety and Pharmacovigilance in Japan. The successful candidate is expected to improve safety processes, data quality, automation, and system adoption while aligning local operations with Novartis global standards. Requirements likely include substantial experience in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, healthcare technology, systems implementation, or regulated pharmaceutical operations; strong knowledge of Japanese safety regulations; and proven leadership in cross-functional, international environments. Candidates should be comfortable managing stakeholders, leading transformation projects, translating business needs into practical technology solutions, and communicating effectively in Japanese and English. Experience with safety databases, digital tools, analytics, validation, and compliance is highly desirable.
Novartis is a Switzerland-based global pharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing innovative medicines. Its main areas include cardiovascular, immunology, neuroscience, oncology, and other high-impact disease fields. The company operates research, manufacturing, clinical, commercial, and corporate functions across many countries, including Japan. Novartis places strong emphasis on science, digital transformation, patient outcomes, compliance, and collaboration with healthcare professionals and regulators. Its Patient Safety and Pharmacovigilance organization monitors the safety of medicines throughout their lifecycle, ensuring that emerging risks are identified, assessed, and communicated appropriately. In Japan, the company works within local regulatory requirements while coordinating closely with global teams. Employees may benefit from international exposure, structured development opportunities, flexible working practices, and participation in projects that improve how innovative medicines reach and support patients.
Japan offers opportunities in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, technology, engineering, finance, education, and international business, with the greatest concentration in Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, and Nagoya. The culture values punctuality, reliability, respect, and careful communication, although workplaces are becoming more international and flexible. Tokyo provides extensive career options but has high housing and commuting costs; Osaka, Fukuoka, Sapporo, and regional cities can offer a more relaxed lifestyle. Japan has four main islands: Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku, plus Okinawa and many smaller islands, each with distinct climates and traditions. Foreign professionals generally need an employer-sponsored work visa, often under an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services or highly skilled professional category. Relocation usually involves securing a residence card, registering an address, arranging health insurance, banking, housing, and potentially learning Japanese for daily life and workplace integration.
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