Senior Director, Ethics & Compliance

About the role

Eli Lilly Japan is looking for a Senior Director of Ethics & Compliance to lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of its ethics and compliance program. The role serves as the main E&C point of contact for the business units and commercial capabilities, supports new business initiatives such as Consumer Activation and Private Ecosystem, and works closely with the global Ethics and Compliance organization. The position reports to the Associate VP, Ethics and Compliance, Japan.

Key responsibilities

• Embed the key elements of an effective compliance program into local governance, business and operational processes and training.
• Lead E&C consultation on existing and emerging risks, develop dynamic risk assessments and monitoring plans, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Use E&C data analytics and tools for timely risk management, and support localization of procedures while keeping them aligned with global standards.
• Drive compliance communications and training, and support investigations of non-compliant activities in coordination with Legal and/or HR.
• Represent Lilly in the local industry association and regulator interactions, and coach and develop E&C staff.
• Lead E&C members supporting other business units, work with the Chief Marketing Officer and the Sales Operations and Capabilities Leader, and lead compliance reviews for new business deals.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree; at least 5 years of experience in legal, compliance, risk management or related functions in pharma, healthcare, technology or consumer goods.
• Knowledge of local laws, regulations, guidance and industry codes; experience with social media and digital business models preferred.
• Strong cross-functional experience; brand team and alliance experience strongly preferred.
• Professional-level Japanese (speak, read, write); English and cross-cultural communication skills.
• No documented compliance violations in the last 12 months (internal applicants).
• Preferred: solid sales and leadership experience, recent compliance/legal experience, JD, CPA or equivalent.

What we offer

• Salary according to company rules, plus housing allowance and commuting allowance.
• Annual merit-based bonus paid in March, and annual leave of 125 days plus paid holidays.
• Flexible working hours and flexible time off, with a home-working system.
• Insurance covering employment, workers' compensation, health and pension, and housing assistance.
• Commuting distance limit of 90 km from the nearest station to the workplace, with company housing available.