About the job
Kyowa Kirin is a dynamic and rapidly expanding global specialty pharmaceutical firm dedicated to harnessing cutting-edge biotechnologies to identify and provide innovative therapies across four key therapeutic areas: bone and mineral health, challenging hematologic conditions, hematology oncology, and rare diseases. As a Japan-based organization, our mission is to transform scientific advancements into tangible benefits for patients by offering solutions where viable treatments are currently lacking, guiding our efforts from drug discovery through to product development and commercialization. In North America, we are proudly headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with additional offices located in California, North Carolina, and Mississauga, Ontario.
Position Overview:
The Head of Legal & Compliance for Canada will play a pivotal role as a senior leader in supporting Kyowa Kirin North America’s (KKNA) swift expansion within Canada. This position will ensure that growth is achieved while adhering to all relevant laws and aligning with KKNA’s core global values: Commitment to Life, Innovation, Integrity, and Teamwork/WA. The Head will oversee the daily legal operations for the Canadian division and will be responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and continuously improving the North American healthcare compliance program in Canada. Responsibilities will encompass operational strategic guidance, contract evaluation, and collaboration with various stakeholders (including Market Access, Medical Affairs, Patient Advocacy & Government Affairs, Marketing, Sales, Clinical Operations, Distribution, Supply Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, Patient Services, and Human Resources) to ensure compliance and risk management across all Canadian operations. The Head of Legal & Compliance will also support the General Manager of KKCA and other regional leaders in nurturing the corporate vision and strategically advancing initiatives while ensuring compliance with all applicable provincial, federal, and international regulations pertaining to Canadian activities.

