Key job categories in Japan

At Johnson & Johnson in Japan, we are recruiting for a wide range of positions, including Sales, Medical Representatives (MR), Clinical Development, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Logistics, Manufacturing Management, Quality Assurance & Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs, etc. Learn more about some of our in-demand roles in Japan. 

Sales & Medical Representatives (MR)

Our mission is to propose cutting-edge solutions for medical devices and medicines. In these roles, you would focus on delivering the best possible treatments to patients.

• Medical device sales: The main responsibility for people in medical device sales is to provide information on the suitability and safe use of our products. This might mean providing comprehensive consultations on hospital business plans and product introduction plans, and in some cases, you will present at surgeries and treatments to answer any questions about using the device.
• Medical Representative (MR) As an MR, you may visit medical institutions as a medical information officer to provide, collect, and communicate information about the company's prescription medicines (effects, side effects, etc.) to healthcare professionals, as well as ensuring the appropriate use and dissemination of prescription medicine. In this role, you would not be conducting direct sales or price negotiations but promoting the appropriate use of our medicines and collecting safety feedback.

Clinical Development

At J&J Innovative Medicine, these roles involve managing the entire process of clinical trials, from facility selection to preparation, execution, reporting, and closure procedures. This role is crucial in delivering new medicine to patients. It’s an exciting opportunity to engage with numerous stakeholders, allowing you to actively participate in the creation of new medicines.

Your responsibilities would include planning, conducting, and monitoring clinical trials to confirm the safety and efficacy of new medicines with the goal of obtaining manufacturing and marketing approvals. This process includes determining development policies and plans, consulting and discussing with regulatory authorities, drafting development plans, conducting clinical trials, and applying for approval from regulatory authorities.

Manufacturing

At J&J MedTech, the Sukagawa plant in Fukushima plays a vital role in supplying nearly all medical-related products to the Japanese market. As for J&J Innovative Medicine, if you are working in a manufacturing, quality assurance or quality control role at the Fuji plant in Shizuoka, you would be responsible for delivering safe and reliable medicines that meet stringent standards to patients.

Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Quality Control & Safety Management

To ensure the safe and appropriate sale of our medical devices and medicine, your responsibilities would include managing compliance with the related regulations. This includes oversight, verification of safety, quality, and efficacy, as well as negotiating and processing regulatory submissions.