[Hiring] Associate Director, Global Medical Affairs Strategy @Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Role Description

The Associate Medical Director, Global Medical Affairs Strategy supports Medical Directors and Franchise Leads to drive strategic and tactical excellence for assigned Otsuka assets. The incumbent will play a critical role for the execution and implementation of the Medical Affairs strategy by serving as a key member on relevant cross-functional teams, collaboration with regional affiliates and strong project management. This role will also serve as a subject matter expert in content creation, strategic and tactical discussions, and presentations with internal colleagues, as well as external experts and investigators. Other responsibilities include support of medical affairs research execution including but not limited to Phase IV studies and investigator-initiated trials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with Medical Affairs colleagues to develop and execute asset strategy and tactics with appropriate use of resources.
• Assist with product and therapeutic area expert in both internal and external venues including the Medical Affairs sub-teams, and advisory boards / steering committees.
• Support indication and/or franchise leads in providing medical input into all aspects of product development and promotion across the entire asset lifecycle.
• Provide high quality scientific/clinical input and review of disease strategy plans, publications and externally facing educational materials.
• Ensure that medical content aligns with Medical Affairs strategy and communication objectives.
• Involved in review of medical content of promotional materials for accuracy as part of the Promotional Review Committee.
• Track priority Medical Affairs tactics and performance to goals/budget.
• Develop data gap analyses and scientific communication priorities.
• Conduct literature searches and prepare data summaries to support strategic decision-making.
• Coordinate with commercial colleagues to provide training to commercial personnel, as needed.
• Help provide direction for medical information specialists.
• Support execution of Medical Affairs evidence generation activities, where applicable.
• Develop educational objectives and review medical education grant requests, as needed.
• Travel (approximately 20%).

Qualifications

• MD/DO, PharmD or PhD in life sciences required.
• 4+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry Medical Affairs with expertise in kidney disease and/or immunology OR CNS preferred.
• Launch experience preferred.
• Motivated and solution oriented with ability to work collaboratively across the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead projects in a matrixed environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including experience presenting to large groups.
• Full understanding of rules and regulations in pharma, which could have impact for the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proficiency with computer productivity programs necessary to complete work requirements (e.g., MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of Medical Affairs systems including Veeva and KOL mapping solutions an asset.

Requirements

• Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
• Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.
• Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.
• Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.
• Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage.
• Company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance.
• A generous 401(k) match.
• Flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs.
• Other company provided benefits.