Manager, Evidence Generation, IME & Sponsorship Payments

Job Title : Manager, Evidence Generation, IME & Sponsorship Payments

The Manager, Evidence Generation, IME, and Sponsorship Payments is responsible for supporting the strategic planning, execution, and operational oversight of evidence generation initiatives, independent medical education (IME) grants, and external sponsorship payments within the Medical Affairs organization. This role ensures all activities are aligned with corporate scientific objectives, compliant with regulatory and legal standards, and executed with excellence to advance Otsuka's commitment to improving patient outcomes through data-driven, ethical collaboration. This role is within the Medical Excellence and Operations team of Global Medical Affairs and reports into the Vendor & Contracts Management Lead and requires strong cross-functional collaboration with Medical Affairs, Legal, Compliance, Finance, and external partners.

Key Responsibilities Include :

• Evidence Generation
• Working closely in collaboration with the Global Medical Evidence Ops lead, support the design, execution, and reporting of studies to support generation of medical evidence.
• Manage study documentation, contracts, and vendor relationships.
• Track study progress, budgets, milestones, and ensure adherence to SOPs and quality standards.
• Facilitate internal review of study proposals and publications, ensuring scientific rigor and compliance.
• Support data dissemination activities including publications, congress presentations, and internal reporting.
• Independent Medical Education (IME)
• Manage the end-to-end IME grant process, including receipt, review, approval, contracting, and post-activity reconciliation.
• Coordinate with external organizations to facilitate contracts, payments, and program execution.
• Collaborate with Medical Directors, Congress and Medical Education Strategy Leads, and Compliance to ensure fair, unbiased support of educational programs that advance scientific exchange and clinical practice.
• Maintain transparency reporting and documentation consistent with Otsuka's internal policies and external requirements.
• Support KPIs, metrics, and insights generation to assess IME program impact.
• Sponsorship Payments & Medical Grants
• Oversee processing of medical sponsorship requests and educational grant payments.
• Coordinate with Finance, Compliance, and Legal teams to ensure accurate tracking, documentation, and audit readiness.
• Serve as point of contact for external organizations regarding sponsorship logistics, deliverables, and post-event reporting.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Compliance, Legal, and Finance to ensure all medical evidence generation, IME, and sponsorship activities meet internal and external standards.
• Support Medical Affairs leadership in developing annual medical evidence and education strategies.
• Contribute to internal process optimization, system improvements, and reporting dashboards.
• Coordinate and communicate with key Global Medical Affairs sub-functions such as PASM (Patient Advocacy and Stakeholder Management) and Medical Communications and cross-functions such as GIE&I (Global Integrated Evidence and Innovation).
• Consider technology and AI to support workflow improvement.

Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Skills and Competencies :

Competencies

Compensation : Minimum $117,027.00 - Maximum $175,030.00, plus incentive opportunity.

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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