Implements the Health Care Compliance (HCC) program locally under supervision of the HCC Officer of MedTech Japan to ensure business practices and activities are in compliance with related J&J internal guidelines, local laws and regulations and anti-corruption laws including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Serves as a strategic business partner for local management and coach towards all covered employees, to assure that the company culture of compliance is a natural element in day-to-day business.

This position reports to the Sr. Manager, MedTech Japan, and is located in Tokyo, Japan.

PROFILE:

Requires strong communication, organizational and analytical skills
Broad business experience and a proven ability to influence business decisions and business partners
Ability to take complex business situations and develop solutions to ensure compliant growth is achieved
Background may include Compliance, Finance, Sales and Marketing, Medical Affairs, Legal, Regulatory or Auditing.
Proven track record in delivering results, self-starter and ability to manage complexity a must

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Partnering with business unit and/or department leadership team to ensure compliance ownership and right tone at the top
Support ethical decision-making capability within the business by participating business unit and/or department leadership team meeting, reviewing promotional strategies and other significant business initiatives
Ensure business activities with health care professionals (HCPs) and government officials (GOs) are planned in consistence with applicable HCC policies and procedures
Acting as a consultant, provide day-to-day guidance, advice to covered employees, including providing metrics as required by the HCC Officer based on risk assessment and other compliance program
Deploy HCC policies and/or procedures in covered business unit and/or department by providing necessary training and/or communication to covered employees, managing changes, and monitoring implementation
Tailor HCC training materials to fit into the needs and business context of covered business unit and/or department, and deliver appropriate trainings to covered employees at various levels such as business unit/department leadership, regional level, and/or territory level
Participate in company HCC monitoring program to identify warning signals and/or gaps, and provide meaningful feedback to business unit/department leadership so that appropriate corrective actions are taken accordingly
Manage risks involving third party intermediaries by implementing the due diligence process in covered business areas, including training to business sponsors, reviewing due diligence questionnaires, etc.
Implementing and following up on the Management Action Plan, and guide the business partners to close gaps and implement corrective actions
Implementing the escalation process for serious allegations, as appropriate, and assist investigation related to covered business areas
Stimulating and contributing to innovative approaches towards HCP’s and GOs consistent with the HCC guidelines and framework.
Interface with legal counsel regarding HCC requirements and interpretation.
Interface with the regional HCC community to share approaches to HCC

Qualifications

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of BA/BS required; MBA or any other advanced degree preferred but not required
Minimum of 7 to 9 years business, legal and/or compliance-related experience
Knowledge of laws, regulations and industry standards for Japan, as well as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Breadth of experience in all areas of: (1) compliance and regulation; (2) devising and implementing standard operating procedures; (3) testing and monitoring; and (4) training.
Independent and objective thinker, able to advance ideas and influence others
Manages conflicts in an open and constructive manner
Demonstrate strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
Deals well with ambiguity
Excel at developing and maintaining effective partnerships and working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels of organisation based on an understanding of their concerns, needs and motivations.
Ability to make and stand by difficult decisions
Strong drive for results and solution orientated
Fluent in English (reading, writing, verbal)
High level of integrity with good ethical core values
Fluent in Japanese required