Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) · 1 day ago
Associate Director, Global Integrated Evidence Operations
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$165K/yr - $246K/yr
5+ years expOtsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) is seeking an Associate Director for Global Integrated Evidence Operations. This role oversees operational processes and digital system support for integrated evidence planning and generation programs, aiming to enhance department efficiency and effectiveness in delivering impactful evidence.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Support the creation and management of IEP program with a focus on operational efficiency by building out and maintaining digital planning platform/repository
Track and report IEP program updates to leadership
Oversee the digital IEP planning platform/repository and monitor data quality
Ensure operational excellence through the continued development and implementation of standardized processes, tools, and governance for IEP and generation
Contribute to the development of operational KPIs and dashboards to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement for IEP planning and generation
Lead enterprise training, change management, and capability building for systems, process, and governance
Support evidence planning governance to ensure alignment with asset vision and strategic objectives
Support evidence generation governance to oversee the execution of evidence generation activities
Contribute strategic thinking and thought partnership for evidence operations, systems and governance
Recommend process improvements and efficiencies to leadership
Develop and maintain relationships with colleagues involved in the IEP, evidence generation and governance processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in drug development or business management
5+ years of experience in life sciences or project management supporting research needs
Proven track record in program management with matrixed teams in health or life sciences
Strategic mindset with the ability to prioritize tasks and focus work accordingly
Capability to synthesize large amounts of data into meaningful content
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills for diverse stakeholders
Excellent project, time management, and organizational skills
Ability to thrive under pressure, meet deadlines, and lead parallel projects
Competence in drug development lifecycle and scientific understanding of assets
Preferred
Formal training or certification in project management methodologies (PMP, Six Sigma, Agile)
Experience in developing IEPs or managing complex processes across cross-functional stakeholders
Experience in leading or working closely with leadership governance
Successful execution and management of multiple projects supporting life sciences research
Technical experience in drug development/commercialization
Knowledge of drug development lifecycle functions such as Discovery, Clinical Trials, and Regulatory
Experience with digital technology to support management of planning and research
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage
Company provided basic life
Accidental death & dismemberment
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan assistance
A generous 401(k) match
Flexible time off
Paid holidays
Paid leave programs
Other company provided benefits
Company
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.)
There are two Otsuka pharmaceutical industry companies in the U.S.: Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tarek Rabah
President & CEO
Reza Moghadam
Co-founder and lead for PsychU (www.PsychU.org)
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