Key Responsibilities

1. General RA & Cross-Functional Coordination

[Remote Work] Japan Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Artwork Development

Remote, USA โ€ข Full-time โ€ข Posted 2026-05-04
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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:
    โ€ข Alignment with Annotated PDF & QRD
    โ€ข No unauthorized changes
    โ€ข 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

ยท Regulatory knowledge (Japan artworks, labeling, packaging compliance)

ยท Experience with GLAMS or other artwork management systems

ยท File/document management (SharePoint proficiency)

ยท Understanding of QRD, annotated PDFs, packaging components

ยท Ability to interpret regulatory decisions and change controls

Soft Skills

ยท Strong stakeholder communication (internal teams, AWC, QA, partner companies)

ยท Detail-oriented and organized

ยท Ability to manage multiple workflows simultaneously

ยท Problem-solving and proactive follow-up

ยท 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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