Director, Strategic Planning & Operations

Director, Strategic Planning & Operations

The Director, Strategic Planning & Operations is a pivotal role within the Medical Excellence & Operations team within Global Medical Affairs. This role is responsible for overseeing three medical business unit specific Strategic Planning roles (CNS, Nephrology & Immunology, and Rare Disease), as well as one strategic planning role for external engagement. This role will seek to shape and implement best practices, ensure efficient processes, and support the delivery of high-quality medical plans. This role ensures alignment between scientific strategy, clinical development, and commercial objectives, and serves as a key partner in shaping the medical vision throughout the asset lifecycle. This role reports directly into the Executive Director, Medical Excellence and Operations.

Key Responsibilities Include :

Strategic Planning and Governance :

• Lead the annual and multi-year Global and US Medical Affairs Strategic Planning process, overseeing the development, integration, and communication of high-quality Medical Plans across multiple therapeutic areas.
• Establish and maintain governance standards, templates, and planning tools to ensure consistency, quality, compliance, and strategic alignment with corporate objectives across CNS, Nephrology & Immunology, and Rare Disease, as well as external engagement.
• Facilitate portfolio-level strategic alignment and prioritization discussions with key cross-functional stakeholders including R&D, & U.S / Global Commercial teams to ensure a unified approach to asset advancement and lifecycle management.
• Driving strategic alignment by partnering with U.S & Global asset planning teams to enhance collaboration across Otsuka.
• Consider technology and AI to support workflow improvement.
• Serve as a key point of contact for senior leadership, providing updates, insights, and recommendations on strategic planning activities.

Team Leadership and Development :

Cross-TA Integration and Portfolio Management :

Budget Management :

Qualifications :

Education and Experience :

Skills and Competencies :

Competencies :

Minimum $205,368.00 - Maximum $307,050.00, plus incentive opportunity : The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting pay for individuals who are hired in the role to perform in the United States. Other elements may be used to determine actual pay such as the candidate's job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. Typically, actual pay will be positioned within the established range, rather than at its minimum or maximum. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.

Application Deadline : This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days.

Company 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, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.

Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation, if you are unable or limited in your ability to apply to this job opening as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Accommodation Request (EEAccommodations@otsuka-us.com) .

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