Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) · 1 day ago
Associate Director, Strategic Planning & Operations, Rare Disease
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$169K/yr - $253K/yr
7+ years expOtsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) is seeking an Associate Director for Strategic Planning & Operations in the Rare Disease sector. This role is essential for enhancing operational efficiency and implementing best practices within the Global Medical Affairs organization, focusing on the relevant therapeutic area programs.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Develop and implement strategic plans in partnership with Medical Strategy leadership to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness within the GMA organization for the relevant therapeutic area portfolio
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align global medical operations with overall business objectives and therapeutic area strategies
Act as point lead (in collaboration with commercial) to coordinate annual medical/brand plans for the relevant therapeutic area portfolio
Drive long-term planning for the CNS portfolio by managing a 1 to 3-year roadmap that supports strategic decision-making and cross-functional collaboration
Oversee end-to-end program management processes, including planning, tracking, and reporting across key initiatives
Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead initiatives to streamline GMA operations worldwide
Implement and optimize systems and tools to enhance productivity and data management within GMA
Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of global medical operations
Consider technology and AI to support workflow improvement
Foster strong partnerships with Global Clinical Development, Global R&D Evidence, Commercial teams, & finance to ensure alignment and efficiency in medical activities
Collaborate with IT and digital teams to implement and optimize technology solutions for global medical operations
Serve as a liaison between Global Medical Affairs and other departments to facilitate smooth operations and communication across regions
Develop and manage day to day aspects of budgets for global medical operations initiatives
Ensure cost-effective utilization of resources while maintaining high-quality outputs across all regions
Serve as a strategic thought partner who confidently challenges investment decisions, ensuring alignment with broader organizational strategy and long-term value creation
Foster a culture of continuous improvement of fiscal stewardship within the global team
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree required
Minimum of 7 years of experience in Global Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with at least 3 years in operational roles
Proven track record in implementing process improvements and driving operational excellence on a global scale
Strong understanding of Global Medical Affairs functions and their interconnections with other departments
Technical knowledge in Veeva CRM, Veeva Vault, KOL Mapping Systems, etc
Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple global initiatives simultaneously
Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence without direct authority across global teams
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment
Innovative mindset with the ability to identify and implement creative solutions for global challenges
Preferred
advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or related field (Ph.D., PharmD) a plus
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
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