Associate Director, Ethics & Compliance (Kobe Headquarters)

About the role

Eli Lilly Japan is looking for an Associate Director of Ethics & Compliance to lead its ethics and compliance programme at the Kobe headquarters. The role advises business partners on ethics and compliance risks, supports regulatory engagement and helps embed a culture of integrity across the affiliate. It reports to the Associate VP, Ethics and Compliance, Lilly Japan.

Key responsibilities

• Help colleagues and business partners understand and mitigate risks in business practice through expert advice on ethics and compliance questions.
• Assess compliance communications and training needs, conduct regular risk assessments and design monitoring plans for priority risk areas.
• Advise on investigations with ethics and compliance implications, working with HR on speak-up and investigations, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Represent Lilly Japan with industry peer groups, the industry association and regulators, and contribute to corporate compliance policies and local procedures.
• Influence business decisions to include ethics and compliance considerations, and coordinate support from Global Ethics and Compliance and assurance functions.
• Lead compliance reviews and compliance agreements for new business development deals.

Required profile

• At least 3 years of experience in legal, compliance, risk management or related functions in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, technology or consumer goods sectors, with knowledge of local laws, regulations and industry codes.
• Solid leadership experience and cross-functional experience; experience managing alliances preferred.
• Professional Japanese (speak, read, write) and professional English.
• Bachelor's degree.
• No compliance violations in the last 12 months; a demonstrated record of integrity.
• Preferred: finance background, strong business knowledge, and high proficiency in AI, automation and data analytics.

What we offer

• Salary according to company rules, plus housing allowance and commuting expenses.
• Annual merit-based bonus paid in March, and annual leave.
• Flexible working hours (8:45-17:30) with a flexible time system, and a home-working policy.
• Comprehensive insurance and welfare benefits, including housing assistance and a company-owned apartment scheme.
• Full-time, two-day weekend off, with 125 days of annual leave per year.