Medical Director, Global Medical Strategy

Job Description

Otsuka is a leader and innovator in the therapeutic area, with a strong portfolio of development and marketed assets. The Medical Director GMA is a key leader within medical affairs and serves as the medical lead for high priority programs. Working under the leadership of the Sr Director they are responsible for developing and executing strategic medical plans and tactics for assigned product within the portfolio in collaboration with other Medical Affairs colleagues, as well as colleagues within the broader R&D and Commercial organizations at Otsuka and partner organizations as applicable. The Medical Director is the medical expert for assigned program (disease and product) and will be accountable for post-marketing data generation planning and execution, scientific communications, and aggregation and synthesis of insights. The Medical Director will also provide clinical and medical insights to support the HEOR, publications, marketing, sales, regulatory, and all other cross functional teams to ensure plans are aligned and relevant to evolving medical practice and in best interest of stakeholders – patients, caregivers, payers and physicians. The Medical Director will also foster close professional and scientific relationships with key external healthcare providers The Medical Director must conduct their work activities in compliance with all Otsuka internal policies and SOPs and with all applicable regional and federal regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities include:

Qualification/Required Knowledge/Experience and Skills

• Co-lead and provide medical input into integrated brand strategies for assigned program(s)
• Lead the development of and obtaining executive alignment on the medical situational analysis, strategy, and plans for assigned products and accountable for execution.
• Managing external providers, create and deliver scientific and medical content for disease and product-level information for relevant stakeholders.
• Partner with HEOR, government affairs, patient advocacy, commercial, PV, and clinical development to ensure medical accuracy and practice relevance in all activities
• Core member of publication planning of marketed and pipeline assets.
• Build and maintain relationships with experts to obtain important key scientific insights to support the therapeutic area.
• Lead advisory boards as needed for US insight gathering
• Develop and lead evidence generation planning, including post-marketing data generation plans (ph4, IST, post-hoc analyses)
• Review educational grants
• Serve as escalation point and provide guidance to medical reviewers of promotional and medical materials
• Effectively lead matrix teams of cross-functional colleagues, including medical affairs strategy teams (GMAST); ensure effective cross-functional collaboration; align all key Medical Affairs projects for assigned product and indication.
• Champion an objective and evidence-based solution-oriented approach.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology setting within Medical Affairs or related role. Direct Medical Affairs strategy experience required.
• Product launch experience preferred.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communications.
• Communicates clearly, concisely, and is easily understood in written materials and presentations.
• Show strength in medical planning, tactical plan development and execution, and ability to critically analyze research design, methods, and outcome measures.
• Experience in successfully leading cross-functional matrix teams. The ability to influence without direct authority is a critical skill set for this role.
• Willing to take initiative on advancing projects and able to identify what is necessary to complete tasks.
• Knows how to be a team player and is willing to work collaboratively across the organization.
• Strong strategic thinking acumen and track record for operational excellence.
• Proficiency with computer productivity programs necessary to complete work requirements (e.g., MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Has full understanding of rules and regulations in pharma, which could have impact for the pharmaceutical industry. Appropriate knowledge of guidelines and regulations and can apply legal and compliance knowledge to Medical Affairs activities.

Educational Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree (MD/DO, PharmD, PhD) or equivalent required with expert knowledge or training in neurology, psychiatry, neuroscience, or neurophysiology preferred.

Competencies

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.

Minimum $201,369.00 – Maximum $301,070.00, plus incentive opportunity: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting salary for candidates hired to perform the work. Other elements may be used to determine actual salary such as the candidate’s job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.

Company benefits: comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage, company provided Basic Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) match, PTO allotment each calendar year, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.

Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; https://www.otsuka-us.com/careers-join-otsuka.

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This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. 

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