仕事内容Lillyは、世界中の人々のより豊かな人生のため、革新的医薬品に思いやりを込めて届けます。Lillyは、インディアナ州のインディアナポリスに本社を置く世界的なヘルスケア企業です。世界中にいる同社の人の社員は、画期的な新薬を発見して、それを必要とする人々に届けること、疾病の理解と管理を改善すること、そして慈善活動およびボランティア活動を通じたコミュニティへの還元のために働いています。同社は仕事に最善を尽くすと共に、人を第一に考えています。同社は世界中の人々の人生をより良くしたいと強く思っている人を探しています。
【Organization Overview】
Lilly is a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry, dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines that address significant health challenges. In Japan, we partner closely with government, industry, and healthcare stakeholders to influence policy environments that enable long-term patient and business success. This role is the Government Affairs leadership position in Japan, driving macro policy and advocacy strategies across the nation. The incumbent will shape the external environment to achieve critical business objectives while safeguarding the company’s strategic interests.
【Responsibilities】
Sr. Director - Government Affairs, Japan, sets and drives the national policy and advocacy agenda in alignment with corporate priorities. The role provides strategic direction, manages high-stakes stakeholder relationships, and influences regulatory and legislative outcomes to support long-term business success. Additionally, this position oversees Innovation Readiness programs, guiding IR GA members and addressing product- and therapeutic area-specific issues. It also shapes the external environment in partnership with leaders from Japan Drug Development&Medical Affairs, Pricing, Regulatory and Access, Marketing, Communications, and other functions, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities.
・Lead the development and execution of national and key provincial policy strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry standards.
・Support IR GA members in developing and implementing cross-functional innovation readiness strategies in Japan. Identify and address policy barriers and opportunities to ensure alignment with business objectives.
・Build and leverage high-level relationships with government officials, regulatory bodies, and key opinion leaders to influence policy decisions.
・Direct large-scale advocacy initiatives, coalition-building efforts, and trade association engagements to advance corporate positions.
・Analyze and interpret regulatory, legislative, and macroeconomic developments to identify risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
・Oversee government affairs capability-building across the affiliate, including talent development and capacity management.
・Manage significant budgets and resources for complex policy projects, ensuring maximum business impact and compliance with ethical standards.
・Represent Lilly and the industry organizations in committees, high-level forums, negotiations, and strategic collaborations with internal and external partners (e.g., PhRMA Japan).
・Build innovation readiness capabilities in Japan GA, including talent development, knowledge sharing, and capacity management.
*Innovation Readiness at Lilly is a strategic capability and mindset aimed at ensuring healthcare systems are prepared to integrate breakthrough treatments into real-world practice quickly. It’s more than a process and is a proactive approach to remove barriers before launch, enabling patients to access innovation without delays.
【How It Works】
・Starts Early: Initiates 3-5 years before launch, well ahead of brand activities.
・System-First Approach: Prioritizes disease state and healthcare system readiness rather than product promotion.
・Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engages teams across Brand Team, Pricing, Reimbursement&Access, Corporate Affairs (Government Affairs and Communications), and Japan Drug Development&Medical Affairs. The Government Affairs team plays a critical role alongside these functions.
経験・資格【Basic Requirements】
・Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory processes
・Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
・High ethical standards and a strong sense of compliance and discretion
・Critical thinking and strategic skills
・Fluent in Japanese and English (written and oral).
・Creative, out-of-the-box thinking to conceptualize and build from zero
・Ability to engage and mobilize diverse stakeholders to co-create innovative solutions
【Additional Skills/Preferences】
・Experience working in or with government agencies, or in political/policy advisory roles to elected officials
・Familiarity with healthcare, pharmaceutical, or regulated industries
・Advanced degree preferred (MBA, PhD in related disciplines)
・Proven ability to navigate and influence high-stakes policy and regulatory environments.
・Skilled in leading large-scale, cross-functional projects under tight deadlines and high complexity.
・Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior decision-makers.
勤務地
想定年収
福利厚生・待遇
勤務条件【Additional Information】
・Travel 30%
・Position location: Tokyo/Kobe
【勤務時間】8：45～17：30
【清算制フレックス勤務】適応あり。フレキシブルタイム：5時～22時内で勤務。(ただし、一斉休憩を除く)1日の必要最低労働時間：4時間(半日休暇時は2時間)一斉休憩：12時～13時
【在宅勤務制度】有
完全週休2日制（土・日曜日）、祝日、クリスマス、年末年始・夏期※年間休日125日 年次有給休暇、慶弔等
6か月間
昇給年1回、賞与年3回
保険（雇用・労災・健康・厚生年金保険）
Recruiting No.
社名
事業内容
【財閥系 老舗生命保険会社】 本社総合職 企画部門
【東証プライム上場 財閥系 海運会社】 事務系総合職
【東証プライム上場 政府系 石油開発企業】 HSE（健康・安全・環境）管理部門 HSEマネジメントシステムの構築・運用担当
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