Job Description

We\'re JTI, Japan Tobacco International and we believe in freedom. We think that the possibilities are limitless when you\'re free to choose. In fact, we\'ve spent the last 20 years innovating, creating new and better products for our consumers to choose from. It\'s how we\'ve grown to be present in 130 countries.

But our business isn\'t just business. Our business is our people. Their talent. Their potential. We believe when they\'re free to be themselves, grow, travel and develop, amazing things can happen for our business.

That\'s why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI. It is why 83% of employees feel happy working at JTI. And why we\'ve been awarded Global Top Employer status, nine years running.

So when you\'re ready to choose a career you\'ll love, in a company you\'ll love, feel free to #JoinTheIdea.

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SRA Manager

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Position Purpose

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The incumbent provides direct SRA support to the Markets as well as Regional and HQ Functions in order to ensure JTI\'s product portfolio competitiveness, compliance, and sustainable business continuity for conventional and reduced risk products. He / she stays on top of product regulatory developments and business priorities as well as scientific know how and projects progress within SRA.

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This position also serves a liaison between the HQ SRA (scientific, advocacy, assessments & reporting teams) and the Market/Regional Business Management (e.g., M&S, R&D, GSC, CA&C, Legal, BD, \xe2\x80\xa6) - the SRA Regions \xe2\x80\x9cambassadorship\xe2\x80\x9d role within SRA.

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The incumbent\'s ambition is to provide ongoing support for Market/Regional Management when it comes to product regulatory and product scientific issues, while actively participating in SRA cross-regional and global projects following the new ways of working principles and mind-set.

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The incumbent takes a proactive role in product compliance / regulatory challenges and facilitates the development of SRA state of the art scientific solutions to guide business decisions and strategies.

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Education

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University degree in chemistry, biochemistry, toxicology, or related sciences preferred
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Business Management / Economics as a secondary option
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Post-graduate degree (Ph.D. or MBA) being a bonus

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Work Experience

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Minimum 5 years in JTI or in another multinational company from highly regulated industry, preferably tobacco or pharmaceutical; secondary: food or cosmetics
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Proven track record in engaging with regulatory bodies
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Preferably having good knowledge and understanding of global and regional regulatory trends and regulatory bodies for tobacco or consumer products
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Preferably experienced in:

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working in close cooperation with business functions
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cross-functional, multi-disciplinary projects management
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working in matrix organizations
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analyzing regulation\'s business impact and addressing scientific regulatory issues
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product development, material assessment, testing, quality assurance & control, performance measurements and reporting
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3rd parties management (e.g., laboratoires, science institutes)

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Language, Computer Skills & Others

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Fluent in English (written and spoken) and Mandarin (spoken); Chinese (written) is an advantage
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); knowledge of SAP is of advantage
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Comfortable with working both from the office and home/remotely
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Ready to go on business trips across region
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A team player with no silo approach to handling tasks and challenges
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Excellent communicator both in writing and verbally * Open to working in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Global candidates are welcome to apply.

Japan Tobacco International