Director, Congress & Medical Education Strategy & Execution - Neph & Immuno

Director, Congress And Medical Education Strategy & Execution

The Director, Congress and Medical Education Strategy & Execution is responsible for developing and leading the global medical strategy and tactical execution for congresses and medical education, spearheading Otsuka's non-promotional scientific communication initiatives across the diverse Nephrology and Immunology portfolio. This role drives scientific engagement through impactful congress strategies & execution educational programs, and evidence-based content that support Otsuka's mission to improve patient outcomes through deep scientific understanding and collaborative partnerships. The Director partners closely with global and regional cross-functional stakeholders including Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Global Integrated Evidence & Innovation (GIE&I) and Commercial, to ensure scientific alignment, operational excellence and consistency in Otsuka's external scientific exchange.

Key Responsibilities Include :

Congress Strategy and Execution :

• Lead development and execution of comprehensive multi-year medical congress strategy for Nephrology and Immunology aligned with Otsuka's pipeline and product lifecycle stages, including prioritization of key international and regional congresses, scientific communication objectives, symposia, booth presence, and internal / external engagement activities.
• Collaborate with Medical Strategy, Medical Communications, Field Medical and Medical Information to develop high-quality, scientifically rigorous presentation and materials; ensuring data dissemination plans are timely, consistent, and strategically aligned.
• Drive scientific communication planning across global and regional teams to ensure consistent, data-driven communication objectives across congress activities.
• Partner with Medical Communications to orchestrate Otsuka's scientific presence at congresses, including :
• Abstract submissions and poster presentations
• Oral presentations and late-breaking sessions
• Sponsored symposia and educational sessions
• Medical booth design and operations
• Press activities and medica engagement
• Develop and execute strategies for engaging external experts and stakeholders (e.g. KOLs, Patient Advocacy Groups) before during and after congresses.
• Organize and facilitate investigator meetings and advisory boards in conjunction with congress.
• Coordinate opportunities for scientific exchange between Otsuka Medical Affairs personnel and external experts and stakeholders.
• Lead all aspects of congress planning activities and post-congress insight generation to maximize impact and inform future strategies.
• Implement innovative digital strategies to extend congress reach and engagement, including virtual and hybrid congress solutions.
• Establish KPIs for congress activities and implement systems to track and analyze performance.
• Conduct post-congress analysis to assess impact and identify areas for improvement.

Independent Medical Education (IME) :

Cross-Functional Collaboration :

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.

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