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Job Title: Sr. Director – Government Affairs (P5) including Innovation Readiness responsibility, Japan*
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.
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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).
· Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
· 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.
Additional Information:
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· Travel 30 %
· Position location: Tokyo/Kobe
*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.
【就業場所】 東京支社
従事すべき業務の変更の範囲 ：当社業務全般
就業場所の変更の範囲 ：将来のキャリアの一環として、神戸本社・東京支 社・西神工場・ 海外オフィスでの勤務をする場合もありうる
※ 弊社では社員のウェルビーイングと生産性の観点から、自宅最寄り駅から勤務地までの通勤距離が90㎞以内かつ公共交通機関の所要時間が90分以内の範囲を、通勤可能上限としています。 それよりも遠方にお住まいの場合は、通勤可能な範囲にご転居いただくことを原則としております（借上社宅の貸与あり）。車両通勤を認める場合においても、上記を適用します。
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【給与】当社規定により優遇します
【諸手当】住宅手当、通勤交通費など
【昇給】有り
【賞与】年一回 個人業績結果及び会社業績結果に基づく業績変動賞与を翌年3月に支給する。【勤務時間】8：45～17：30
【時間外手当】“担当職”のみ支給
【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 【受動喫煙対策】あり 就業場所 全面禁煙
【休日休暇】完全週休2日制（土・日曜日）、祝日、年末年始・夏期
*年間休日125日、年次有給休暇、慶弔等
【保険】雇用・労災・健康・厚生年金保険
【福利厚生】住宅援助制度、借上社宅制度、リリーグループ補償制度（医療費・歯科医療費補助制度等）
【定年制】有（60歳）
【継続雇用制度】：有（65歳まで）
【有給休暇】
年途中で入社した社員に対する年次有給休暇は、次の入社月の区分に従い入社の翌月1日に付与さる。入社日にかかわらず、その年の12月31日をもって、勤続年数が1年経過したものとみなし、翌年1月1日に翌年度の年次有給休暇が付与される。
入社月 1-6月 7月 8月 9月 10月 11月 12月
付与日数 10 5 4 3 2 1 0
【試用期間】 6か月間 試用期間中での賃金の違いはございません
【試用期間】 6か月間 試用期間中での賃金の違いはございません
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