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KOJI

Global Medical Device Regulatory Affairs (40 Countries) | ISO 13485 Certified | Visa Application & I

About Me

Global Regulatory Operations Specialist with 8+ years of experience in medical device regulatory documentation and international submission support across 40+ markets. Proven experience coordinating multi-country regulatory operations across Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America, working closely with overseas affiliates, distributors, certification bodies, embassies, and internal stakeholders. Acted as a key liaison between global partners and internal teams to facilitate complex regulatory documentation, legalization/notarization procedures, and international submission support. Specialized in managing end-to-end regulatory documentation processes, including Free Sale Certificates, export documentation, and legalization/notarization requirements, ensuring timely and compliant support for international regulatory activities. Strong background in documentation control and compliance support aligned with ISO 13485, contributing to efficient regulatory workflows in international environments. Currently engaged in corporate HR operations, including CSR initiatives, Diversity & Inclusion programs, visa support, and global internal communications, enhancing cross-functional collaboration and organizational compliance awareness. Experienced in remote cross-border collaboration and time-zone coordination. Open to APAC-based remote opportunities (EOR welcome) in Regulatory Operations, Global Compliance, Documentation Control, Submission Coordination, or International Operations roles. Particularly interested in supporting international operations within APAC-based or globally distributed organizations.

Jurisdiction

Japan

Experience

Seniority LevelMid-Senior level
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
HR Chief Global HROtsuka Chemical Co., Ltd.
2023 - Present

・Supported overseas assignees and locally hired foreign employees relocating to Japan, including visa-related coordination and onboarding support ・Coordinated onboarding processes, compliance documentation, and cross-functional internal approvals in an international environment ・Served as Secretariat of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee for 3 years, supporting internal communication and inclusion-related initiatives ・Contributed to global internal communications and cross-border employee support initiatives

Regulatory Affairs CoordinatorSHOFU INC.
2015 - 2023

Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Medical Devices – Class I & II) ・Prepared and maintained regulatory documentation for medical devices across Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America ・Coordinated documentation requests and submission support activities with overseas affiliates and distributors across 40+ markets ・Managed Free Sales Certificates, export documentation, and related compliance records for international distribution ・Arranged document legalization procedures, including notarization and authentication through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and embassies ・Supported foreign manufacturer registration processes and maintained associated regulatory documentation ・Collected, organized, and shared country-specific regulatory information internally to support global market access operations

Drug Safety Operations CoordinatorSumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd.
2012 - 2015

Managed receipt and distribution of safety information from overseas affiliates and CROs Performed safety database data entry and case processing Assisted in preparation of reports for regulatory authorities Coordinated site notifications related to safety information

Export & International Sales CoordinatorNihon Kadosha Co., Ltd.
2007 - 2011

Research Operation AssistantParexel International Inc.
2011 - 2012

Translated medical documents (Japanese-English) Prepared English documentation templates

Admissions & Career Guidance OfficerSUMA GAKUEN
2007 - 2007

Managed student recruitment activities and career guidance support Conducted school information sessions and individual consultations

Administrative & Marketing CoordinatorSundai Preparatory School
1995 - 2005

Administrative & Marketing Coordinator (Educational Institution) Managed scheduling and payroll administration for part-time staff Planned and produced promotional materials and internal publications Organized and delivered information sessions and entrance examination briefings Achieved top performance in regional recruitment campaign (451 mock exam registrations) Led event planning and operational coordination Supported internal PC network setup as OA lead

Education

Degree of Department of Public LawAoyamagakuin University
1991 - 1995

Certification

Total Certifications5

TOEIC

The Institute for International Business Communication

Credential ID: 1640123-0

ISO13485 Internal Auditor Training Course

SGS Japan Inc.

2015

Credential ID: JPT15/3592

ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 Integrated Internal Auditor Training Course

SGS Japan Inc.

2019

Credential ID: JPT19/21414

Medical Device Regulatory Affairs Standard Training Program

EXPARTNER JAPAN Co., Ltd.

2018

FDA Quality System Regulation Course

Qualys Innova

2018

Skills

Core skills8
Interests7
Languages2

Skills

Operations Management
Standard Operating Procedure
Regulatory Affairs
Human Resources
Administrative Assistance
Data Management
Compliance
Cross-cultural Communication

Interests

Medical Devices
Healthcare
Remote Work
Diversity & Inclusion
Global Operations
Startups
International Business

Languages

Japanese
English