Associate Director, Strategic Planning & Operations - CNS

Associate Director, Strategic Planning & Operations

The Associate Director, Strategic Planning & Operations will support the assets of varying lifecycle stages in the relevant therapeutic area portfolio. This role is crucial in driving operational excellence and innovation within our Global Medical Affairs organization. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing best practices and ensuring efficient medical affairs processes are in place.

Key responsibilities include :

Strategic Planning & Execution

• 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

Operational Efficiency and Process Improvement

Cross-functional Collaboration

Budget Management

Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Skills and Competencies :

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.