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Otsuka America, Inc. · 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 exp

Otsuka is a company focused on innovative healthcare solutions, and they are seeking an Associate Director, Strategic Planning & Operations to drive operational excellence within their Global Medical Affairs organization. The role involves developing strategic plans, improving operational efficiency, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance global medical operations for the rare disease portfolio.

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Comp. & Benefits

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

Global Medical AffairsProcess ImprovementProject ManagementVeeva CRMBudget ManagementInnovative MindsetLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelors degree required, advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or related field (Ph.D., PharmD) a plus

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