Associate Director, Congress & Medical Education Strategy & Execution - Rare Disease

Associate Director, Congress and Medical Education Strategy & Execution

The Associate Director, Congress and Medical Education Strategy & Execution is responsible for executing and contributing to the global medical strategy and tactical implementation for congresses and medical education, and supporting Otsuka's non-promotional scientific communication initiatives across the diverse Rare Disease portfolio.

This role leads scientific engagement through impactful congress planning & execution educational programs, and evidence-based content that support Otsuka's mission to improve patient outcomes through deep scientific understanding and collaborative partnerships.

The Associate 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 :

• Manage execution and contribute to the development of comprehensive multi-year medical congress strategy for the relevant therapeutic area aligned with Otsuka's pipeline and product lifecycle stages (e.g., establishing and developing an emerging portfolio), 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
• Support scientific communication planning across global and regional teams to ensure consistent, data-driven communication objectives across congress activities
• Partner with Medical Communications to coordinate Otsuka's scientific presence at congresses, including :

Abstract submissions and poster presentations

Independent Medical Education (IME)

Cross-Functional Collaboration

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.

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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