Otsuka Pharmaceutical
Executive Director, CNS Strategy, Global Medical Affairs
Otsuka Pharmaceutical, Princeton, New Jersey, United States
Position Summary
: Reporting to the Vice President, Global Medical Affairs, the Executive Director, CNS Strategy, Global Medical Affairs is a leadership position responsible for the strategic and tactical medical plans of both global and US medical CNS products. This individual is the therapeutic level lead and collaborates with other functional and department leaders across the organization to ensure appropriate medical input in all facets of the organization. Working with TA leads across functions, they will ensure a CNS portfolio Global Medical strategy is in place, including among early phase assets, and help dictate priorities and resources for the function. Leading a team of Medical Affairs professionals, they will ensure Otsuka has the medical insights needed to appropriately stay at the forefront of advancing the CNS areas of interest. The individual is accountable for the evidence generation and communication of practice relevant information about the products and disease to improve patient care within the CNS portfolio
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Represents Global Medical Affairs on extended brand leadership team Represents Global Medical Affairs on joint alliance governance committees as applicable Represents Global Medical Affairs on cross functional CNS leadership teams including providing oversight of integrated brand strategy and plans Represents Global Medical Affairs on Copy Review governance committee Is a core member of the Global Medical Affairs Leadership team responsible for the Global CNS evidence generation with Phase IIIB and IV studies, including Investigator Sponsored Studies and non-interventional studies Develops and provides CNS TA strategy and priorities to the Global Medical Affairs team Provides strategic guidance to ensure that Medical Affairs resources and activities are appropriately focused to deliver on CNS strategic and tactical plans Ensures medical and scientific expertise and partnership to all key Global functional groups in R&D and commercial Interacts with experts in the field to obtain feedback on clinical aspects of products and new data generation, interpretation and dissemination and advocates for Otsuka prominence in CNS space Provides input into regulatory documents, including product labeling Accountable for resourcing of personnel and budget for Global CNS Medical Strategy Participates in the evaluation of potential in-licensing candidates Helps establishes SOPs and sets standards to ensure that the medical strategy function operates effectively and efficiently Ensures compliance with all relevant Corporate Policies (CO) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Ensures development and growth of team members
Qualifications: M.D., D.O., PhD, PharmD or equivalent advanced degree is required Strong CNS understanding and experience required Minimum 15 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry or medical research is required At least 10 years of Medical Affairs experience is required Previous team leadership experience also required Demonstrated ability to inspire, lead and supervise a team Ability to work and influence in highly collaborative and matrixed environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required Expertise in Neurosciences Superior presentation skills that drive action and strategy A great listener, open to feedback and self-improvement Demonstrates experience interacting with and supporting senior leadership Ability to champion new ideas or positions to meet key Global Medical Affairs goals and initiatives Up to 25% travel is required, based upon business needs
Position can be remote based
: Reporting to the Vice President, Global Medical Affairs, the Executive Director, CNS Strategy, Global Medical Affairs is a leadership position responsible for the strategic and tactical medical plans of both global and US medical CNS products. This individual is the therapeutic level lead and collaborates with other functional and department leaders across the organization to ensure appropriate medical input in all facets of the organization. Working with TA leads across functions, they will ensure a CNS portfolio Global Medical strategy is in place, including among early phase assets, and help dictate priorities and resources for the function. Leading a team of Medical Affairs professionals, they will ensure Otsuka has the medical insights needed to appropriately stay at the forefront of advancing the CNS areas of interest. The individual is accountable for the evidence generation and communication of practice relevant information about the products and disease to improve patient care within the CNS portfolio
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Represents Global Medical Affairs on extended brand leadership team Represents Global Medical Affairs on joint alliance governance committees as applicable Represents Global Medical Affairs on cross functional CNS leadership teams including providing oversight of integrated brand strategy and plans Represents Global Medical Affairs on Copy Review governance committee Is a core member of the Global Medical Affairs Leadership team responsible for the Global CNS evidence generation with Phase IIIB and IV studies, including Investigator Sponsored Studies and non-interventional studies Develops and provides CNS TA strategy and priorities to the Global Medical Affairs team Provides strategic guidance to ensure that Medical Affairs resources and activities are appropriately focused to deliver on CNS strategic and tactical plans Ensures medical and scientific expertise and partnership to all key Global functional groups in R&D and commercial Interacts with experts in the field to obtain feedback on clinical aspects of products and new data generation, interpretation and dissemination and advocates for Otsuka prominence in CNS space Provides input into regulatory documents, including product labeling Accountable for resourcing of personnel and budget for Global CNS Medical Strategy Participates in the evaluation of potential in-licensing candidates Helps establishes SOPs and sets standards to ensure that the medical strategy function operates effectively and efficiently Ensures compliance with all relevant Corporate Policies (CO) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Ensures development and growth of team members
Qualifications: M.D., D.O., PhD, PharmD or equivalent advanced degree is required Strong CNS understanding and experience required Minimum 15 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry or medical research is required At least 10 years of Medical Affairs experience is required Previous team leadership experience also required Demonstrated ability to inspire, lead and supervise a team Ability to work and influence in highly collaborative and matrixed environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required Expertise in Neurosciences Superior presentation skills that drive action and strategy A great listener, open to feedback and self-improvement Demonstrates experience interacting with and supporting senior leadership Ability to champion new ideas or positions to meet key Global Medical Affairs goals and initiatives Up to 25% travel is required, based upon business needs
Position can be remote based