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Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us . **JOB DESCRIPTION** Manager, Senior Nonclinical Scientist **High Level Summary:** As an ADME expert for nonclinical science, lead the nonclinical-related work for development of each program in Japan from early development to JNDA filing and thereafter. **Role Description:** + Contribute to the development plan/strategy as a member of Japan Program Team (JPT) on behalf of nonclinical function team. + Provide nonclinical input obtained from the counterpart-global R&D (Discovery, Nonclinical Safety [NCS] or Pharmaceutical Candidate Optimization [PCO]), and other functions such as Global Regulatory Science (GRS) and Program Team (GPT). + Prepare the nonclinical-related parts of regulatory documents required for the development from start of clinical study to JNDA (New Drug Application in Japan) filing and thereafter; Investigators Brochure (IB) for CTN (Clinical Trial Notification), Common Technical Document (CTD) for JNDA, and Product Summary, Interview Form, Proper Use Guide and Educational Materials for launch and marketing. + Make presentation or discuss with the PMDA (Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency) reviewer and IRB (Institutional Review Board) expert about nonclinical matter, and respond with scientifically justified responses to nonclinical-related queries in PMDA consultation, CTN and JNDA filing with the necessary support of global counterpart. + Investigate nonclinical data package of global early development projects to ensure the required studies are available for starting clinical development (CTN) and filing (JNDA) in Japan. If the data were not satisfied the requirement, report to supervisor and draw up a solution plan. + Search and evaluate update information on early-stage programs for the decision making in Japan. + Coach the junior staff in the nonclinical-related work for development of products in Japan from early development to JNDA filing and thereafter. **Required Knowledge / Experiences:** + Comprehensive knowledge/skills of either the field of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and/or toxicology. + Comprehensive and precise knowledge of ICH (International Conference of Harmonization) guidelines and Japanese guidelines for nonclinical studies of drugs. Knowledge of new drug development process and procedure. + Knowledge of new drug development process and procedure. + Skill of scientific literature preparation and QC/QA checking. + Good understanding of project management and ability to manage timelines. + Experience of planning and conducting nonclinical studies in either fields and preparation and review of a study report. + Experience of CTN and filing related documents (IB and CTD). + Experience of communicating with the PMDA reviewer and IRB expert. + Experience of launching more than one drug product as JPT member from CTN to filing. + Good communication skills in both Japanese and English. If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. 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