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Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians. If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas! Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website at ***************** Purpose and Scope: The Specialist, Quality Assurance for QC will be responsible for providing direct Quality oversight and support for Quality Control and US Methods and Tech Transfer laboratory operations and method qualification activities. This role will ensure adherence to agency regulations (GxP) and guidance, industry best practices, local regulations, and internal policies and procedures. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams such as other Quality Assurance, Validation, Manufacturing, and MSAT teams to ensure quality and compliance. Essential Job Responsibilities: Quality Oversight of Laboratory Operations: Provide QA oversight of QC laboratory activities, including testing of raw materials, in-process samples, drug substance and drug product, and environmental monitoring. Conduct routine area walkthroughs to ensure laboratories operate in a state of control and comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGxP). Test Method and Material Lifecycle Management: Oversee the qualification, validation, and transfer of analytical methods, critical reagents, and reference standards. Review and approve associated protocols, reports, and deviations to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards. Technical Leadership and Support: Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing advanced technical guidance and troubleshooting support for complex laboratory and quality-related issues. Make informed decisions with minimal guidance, proactively seeking input when addressing cross-functional challenges. Assist in workload management by prioritizing and distributing tasks across the team to ensure efficient execution of responsibilities. Data and Documentation Review: Review and authorize laboratory testing data within Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). Review and approve Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and Certificates of Testing (CoT) to support batch disposition. Review and approve Product Specification documents to ensure alignment with regulatory and internal requirements. Quality Systems and Compliance: Lead or support nonconformances and deviations related to QC processes, including laboratory investigations, Out of Specification (OOS), and Out of Trend (OOT) results. Author, review, and approve controlled documents such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), specifications, protocols, and reports for Quality and GMP-related functions. Author, review, and approve Quality System records, including Nonconformances, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), and Change Management documentation, with thorough causal and impact assessments.

The Director, Global Product Quality, GMP Processes is a strategic leadership role responsible for **benchmarking, standardizing, and optimizing global quality processes** across the organization. This role ensures that product quality systems are aligned with **Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)** and regulatory requirements while driving **efficiency, consistency, and continuous improvement** across all regions and product lines. The Director will lead global initiatives to harmonize and enhance processes related to **product quality complaints, deviations, CAPA, and management reporting** , ensuring timely and effective resolution and robust compliance. **Key Responsibilities** + Global Process Ownership: Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of global quality processes for: + Product Quality Complaints + Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) + Deviations + Management Reporting and Trending + Benchmarking & Best Practices: Evaluate internal and external quality practices to identify and implement best-in-class solutions that enhance compliance and operational efficiency. + GMP Compliance: Ensure all quality processes meet global regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA, PMDA) and align with current GMP standards. + Governance & Standardization: Develop and enforce global standards, SOPs, templates, and tools to ensure consistency across all manufacturing sites and affiliates. + Quality Systems Leadership: Oversee the global deployment and optimization of electronic quality systems (e.g., TrackWise), including configuration, training, and validation. + Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with regional quality leaders, manufacturing, regulatory affairs, and technical operations to ensure alignment and effective execution of quality strategies. + Data-Driven Insights: In collaboration with Quality Operations, lead the development of global quality metrics and dashboards to monitor performance, identify trends, and support decision-making. + Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing global team of quality professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence. **Qualifications** Required **Required Qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences); advanced degree preferred. + Minimum 12 years of experience in pharmaceutical quality assurance or quality systems, with at least 5 years in a global leadership role. + Deep understanding of GMP regulations and global regulatory requirements (e.g., 21 CFR Parts 210, 211, 820). + Proven experience in managing global quality systems and optimizing complaint, CAPA, and deviation processes. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset. + Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. + Proficiency in quality management systems (e.g., TrackWise) and Microsoft Office tools. + Ability to travel internationally as needed. Preferred + Basic understanding of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics + Experience supporting risk management programs or frameworks. + Familiarity with quality management systems and digital tools. **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. Minimum $183,335.00 - Maximum $274,160.00, 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. Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; ********************************************* . **Disclaimer:** This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. 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) . **Statement Regarding Job Recruiting Fraud Scams** At Otsuka we take security and protection of your personal information very seriously. Please be aware individuals may approach you and falsely present themselves as our employees or representatives. They may use this false pretense to try to gain access to your personal information or acquire money from you by offering fictitious employment opportunities purportedly on our behalf. Please understand, Otsuka will **never** ask for financial information of any kind or for payment of money during the job application process. We do not require any financial, credit card or bank account information and/or any payment of any kind to be considered for employment. We will also not offer you money to buy equipment, software, or for any other purpose during the job application process. If you are being asked to pay or offered money for equipment fees or some other application processing fee, even if claimed you will be reimbursed, this is not Otsuka. These claims are fraudulent and you are strongly advised to exercise caution when you receive such an offer of employment. Otsuka will also never ask you to download a third-party application in order to communicate about a legitimate job opportunity. Scammers may also send offers or claims from a fake email address or from Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc, and not from an official Otsuka email address. Please take extra caution while examining such an email address, as the scammers may misspell an official Otsuka email address and use a slightly modified version duplicating letters. To ensure that you are communicating about a legitimate job opportunity at Otsuka, please only deal directly with Otsuka through its official Otsuka Career website ******************************************************* . Otsuka will not be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages or expenses resulting from job recruiting scams. If you suspect a position is fraudulent, please contact Otsuka's call center at: ************. If you believe you are the victim of fraud resulting from a job recruiting scam, please contact the FBI through the Internet Crime Complaint Center at: ******************* , or your local authorities. Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., and Otsuka Precision Health, Inc. ("Otsuka") does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any Otsuka employee directly or through Otsuka's application portal without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be considered Otsuka's sole property. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired by Otsuka as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Within Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. exists Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC) a U.S.A. subsidiary exists the Global Clinical Development (GCD) department. OPDC-GCD are a group of physicians and scientists who lead clinical development activities for Otsuka's global health-care products. The Global Clinical Development Program Leader is responsible for leading the end-to-end strategy, and development and delivery of a portfolio of novel serotonergic agonists (NSA). Shaping and executing late-stage clinical development strategies for the NSA portfolio of therapeutic assets, ensuring programs progress efficiently toward registration and commercialization. This role serves as the primary and single point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless integration, governance, and lifecycle management from early-stage development through submission to global health authorities. This role provides scientific, clinical, and strategic leadership across Phase II/III program design, evidence-generation plans, regulatory interactions, and cross-functional integration to support differentiated therapeutic value and patient outcomes. In addition to overseeing clinical development, the leader will play a central role in creating a unique, patient-centered go-to-market strategy tailored to the emerging psychedelic medicines landscape. This includes orchestrating health economics and outcomes research, defining care-delivery models, navigating reimbursement and market access pathways, and partnering with commercial, medical affairs, and external stakeholders to build scalable, ethically grounded treatment ecosystems. **** The specific duties assigned to the Executive Director; Global Clinical Development Program Lead will include the following: **Key Role Accountabilities:** Summary of Global Clinical Development Program Lead for the NSA Portfolio include: + Establish & continually evolve global portfolio strategy indications/sequencing. Align with Product Development Committee (PDC) and the Early Development Team (EDT) based on internal strategy and competitive landscape + Recommend individual asset strategies that supports a differentiated product profile including proposed go/no-go criteria (early to late phase) + Broader portfolio evidence generation strategy + Align COA endpoint development and validation work across individual assets + Drive portfolio-wide stakeholder strategy through external landscape & policy shaping (GA, PASM, GMA, GRA, Corporate Comms) and identify synergies with the broader CNS portfolio + Drive internal and external communication strategy + Develop and continually evolve differentiated global go-to-market strategy based on unique attributes of assets within the portfolio: + Reimbursement and coding coverage + Broader portfolio global commercialization assessment/planning to drive asset's global CDP + Patient support/wrap around services + Provide overall portfolio asset prioritization and support for discovery programs and indication selection + Set overarching regulatory strategy and endorse individual asset strategies as needed + Endorse proposed go/no-go criteria and support PDC for action points and EDTs for governance engagement for portfolio assets + Endorse CDPs for discovery/early stage and late-stage programs + Portfolio KOL engagement & patient advocacy strategy **Strategy & Execution** + Serve as the primary point of contact for key partners, ensuring collaborative and productive relationships. + Drives the asset's initial indication development strategy, including scientific, regulatory, and clinical access. + Drives asset/brand vision and strategy through all lifecycle development activities, including registrational studies, as well as post-marketing studies + Shapes products for competitive profile that achieves pricing, reimbursement, access and penetration by developing target product profile, developing initial indication label in-line with target profile, and creating economic value dossier + Oversees and adheres to the governance processes for the selected asset and drives the achievement of key milestones + Develops focused expertise to serve as an internal medical/scientific consultant to health economic, medical affairs, marketing, regulatory, statistical and other team members, and to external regulatory agencies. + Constantly seeks innovative ways to grow the value of the asset throughout the product lifecycle by leveraging the team's experience and skillset. + Co-leads regulatory filing activities through NDA. Provides strategic direction to ensure concise, clear and convincing argumentation in all written and verbal communications. + Recommends Business Development activities necessary for optimization of the portfolio value i.e., provide development perspective during due diligence or recommend opportunities that can help further support the specific portfolio group of assets **Leadership & Matrix Management** + Sets vision for the Product Development Team and ensures the matrix team remains aligned and engaged toward that vision + Oversees relevant sub-teams and ensures clear goals are aligned with development team short- and long-term and performance standards are in place. Provides feedback and coaching and holds sub-team leaders accountable for key deliverables + Manages performance across the matrix team, in collaboration with the functional leaders. + Demonstrates peer-to-peer influence across R&D functional leadership + Establishes trusting relationships locally and globally across the enterprise to advocate for the asset **Stakeholder Engagement & Communication** + Manages integration points and communications with key stakeholders across all Otsuka functions and market areas to ensure alignment and minimize risk + Monitor and manage contractual obligations, performance metrics, and governance structures. + Ensures appropriate decisions are made in a timely manner and effectively navigates relevant governance to keep stakeholders informed and aligned while driving outcomes + Builds and manages relationships with external stakeholders (Opinion Leaders, Patient advocacy leaders, health authorities) + Support interpretation of key clinical trial results, regulatory feedback and other relevant information and lead the integration of these new findings into the cross-functional asset strategy **Qualifications** Required + A minimum of 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, extensive working knowledge in the drug development process with proven progression in relevant R&D roles and significant experience in related therapeutic areas as well as pediatric drug development. + Experience in managing/leading high performance, cross-functional teams (Matrix) or complex organizations successfully + Understanding of regulatory policies and impact of public relations (US and Global preferred) + Demonstrated ability to successfully and effectively collaborate, cooperate and work across boundaries (e.g. R&D, disease mgt., marketing, external development) and building strong external relationships + Abreast of scientific issues as they impact business development and strategic planning + Success in situations requiring rigorous, analytical problem solving and the ability to determine scientific opportunity and commercial targets + Understanding of regulatory policies and impact of public relations + Demonstrated use of communication and change management strategies/tactics to influence new ways of thinking and working + Success in effectively communicating and influencing decisions with senior management + Ability to navigate through ambiguous and changing healthcare landscape + An ability to communicate effectively in meetings and via written and oral presentations is essential. This includes facility with the Microsoft suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). + Working knowledge of associated disciplines, including biostatistics, clinical pharmacology, formulation science, data management, and medical writing. + Understanding of the global regulatory requirements. Demonstrated experience in successful regulatory filings + Working knowledge of the principles of health value creation, including financial assessment (e.g., net present value), project planning and budgeting, market research and commercialization strategies. + Willingness to travel 35% of time, over weekends and ability to travel internationally.. Preferred + MD / PhD / PharmD / secondary scientific degree preferred or commensurate experience + Medical, clinical and/or public health experience within the therapeutic area of psychiatry or neurology **Disclaimer** This is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status, or any protected status **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. Minimum $249,973.00 - Maximum $388,125.00, 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. Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; ********************************************* . **Disclaimer:** This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. 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) . **Statement Regarding Job Recruiting Fraud Scams** At Otsuka we take security and protection of your personal information very seriously. Please be aware individuals may approach you and falsely present themselves as our employees or representatives. They may use this false pretense to try to gain access to your personal information or acquire money from you by offering fictitious employment opportunities purportedly on our behalf. Please understand, Otsuka will **never** ask for financial information of any kind or for payment of money during the job application process. We do not require any financial, credit card or bank account information and/or any payment of any kind to be considered for employment. We will also not offer you money to buy equipment, software, or for any other purpose during the job application process. If you are being asked to pay or offered money for equipment fees or some other application processing fee, even if claimed you will be reimbursed, this is not Otsuka. These claims are fraudulent and you are strongly advised to exercise caution when you receive such an offer of employment. Otsuka will also never ask you to download a third-party application in order to communicate about a legitimate job opportunity. Scammers may also send offers or claims from a fake email address or from Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc, and not from an official Otsuka email address. Please take extra caution while examining such an email address, as the scammers may misspell an official Otsuka email address and use a slightly modified version duplicating letters. To ensure that you are communicating about a legitimate job opportunity at Otsuka, please only deal directly with Otsuka through its official Otsuka Career website ******************************************************* . Otsuka will not be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages or expenses resulting from job recruiting scams. If you suspect a position is fraudulent, please contact Otsuka's call center at: ************. If you believe you are the victim of fraud resulting from a job recruiting scam, please contact the FBI through the Internet Crime Complaint Center at: ******************* , or your local authorities. Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., and Otsuka Precision Health, Inc. ("Otsuka") does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any Otsuka employee directly or through Otsuka's application portal without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be considered Otsuka's sole property. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired by Otsuka as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company is a global healthcare company with the corporate philosophy: "Otsuka-people creating new products for better health worldwide." Otsuka researches, develops, manufactures and markets innovative products, with a focus on pharmaceutical products to meet unmet medical needs and nutraceutical products for the maintenance of everyday health. As an Associate Director, Biostatistician, you will be a champion of Otsuka's culture and values and will be responsible for providing statistical expertise/input in the drug development including clinical development plan and regulatory submission strategy. This is a strategic and critical role in the development of protocols and statistical designs in different phases of the clinical trials leading to approval of drug products in different phases of the clinical trials. This position can be based in Princeton, New Jersey, or Rockville, Maryland. Remote arrangements can also be considered. Otsuka maintains a hybrid work policy and travel is expected 20% of the time based on business needs. You will report to the Senior Director, Biostatistics. **** + Provides statistical analysis plan, including study design, sample size, primary and secondary endpoints, and statistical analysis method in protocol development + As core study/project team member, provide statistical input in different perspective of the clinical trial conduct such as CRF review, IRT setting, DMC set up, annual reports and PSUR + Develops Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP) and mock TFLs for interim or final analyses + Participate strategic planning of regulatory interactions and Provides tables and listings for FDA meeting briefing packages. + Support statistical needs for market access and publications. + Core team of developing final study report (FSR), including authoring statistical sections. + Discusses strategies with Global Clinical Development and Regulatory Affairs regarding study design and complex analysis issues, FDA issues, and general drug development. + Reviews clinical, statistical, and regulatory literature for current clinical trial results, regulatory trends and new statistical methods to be applied on his/her assigned therapeutic area. + Attend FDA meetings, FDA advisory boards, or other scientific meetings. + Serves as the Biometrics Trial Lead (BTL) in the project team and provides expertise and input regarding the statistical analysis, TFLs format and data collection and quality, and overall timeline. + Provides technical supervision over other biostatisticians assigned to his/her therapeutic area and assigns them the statistical tasks. + Takes full responsibility in managing biostatistical tasks (as listed above) for one therapeutic area and provides strategic technical support to other clinical projects. + Provides technical direction to supporting statisticians working on projects on a day-to-day basis. **Qualifications/ Required** **Knowledge/ Experience and Skills:** + Understands the company's products, the competition, and the pharmaceutical industry in general. + Demonstrates a competent knowledge of the company's work tools, processes, and policies. + Maintains a current awareness of new drug developments and statistical methodologies in the business. + Requires a strong working knowledge of applicable U.S. regulatory requirements and NDA preparation for submissions. + Effective communications within biostatistics function and with study team and key stakeholders across different functional areas such as clinical, regulatory affairs, asset management, safety and clinical operation. + Familiar with regulatory submission process in US and EU. **Skills** + In-depth knowledge of statistical principles, applications, and SAS/R programming software. + Strong computer skills with demonstrated experience in working with the Microsoft suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). + Knows how/when to apply organizational policy or procedures to a variety of situations. **Educational Qualifications** + PhD or Master's degree in Statistics or Biostatistics. + Minimum 7 years (PhD) or 9 years (master degree) of experience in the pharmaceutical industry Experience in CNS area is a plus. **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. Minimum $164,530.00 - Maximum $245,985.00, 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. Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; ********************************************* . **Disclaimer:** This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. 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) . **Statement Regarding Job Recruiting Fraud Scams** At Otsuka we take security and protection of your personal information very seriously. Please be aware individuals may approach you and falsely present themselves as our employees or representatives. They may use this false pretense to try to gain access to your personal information or acquire money from you by offering fictitious employment opportunities purportedly on our behalf. Please understand, Otsuka will **never** ask for financial information of any kind or for payment of money during the job application process. We do not require any financial, credit card or bank account information and/or any payment of any kind to be considered for employment. We will also not offer you money to buy equipment, software, or for any other purpose during the job application process. If you are being asked to pay or offered money for equipment fees or some other application processing fee, even if claimed you will be reimbursed, this is not Otsuka. These claims are fraudulent and you are strongly advised to exercise caution when you receive such an offer of employment. Otsuka will also never ask you to download a third-party application in order to communicate about a legitimate job opportunity. Scammers may also send offers or claims from a fake email address or from Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc, and not from an official Otsuka email address. Please take extra caution while examining such an email address, as the scammers may misspell an official Otsuka email address and use a slightly modified version duplicating letters. To ensure that you are communicating about a legitimate job opportunity at Otsuka, please only deal directly with Otsuka through its official Otsuka Career website ******************************************************* . Otsuka will not be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages or expenses resulting from job recruiting scams. If you suspect a position is fraudulent, please contact Otsuka's call center at: ************. If you believe you are the victim of fraud resulting from a job recruiting scam, please contact the FBI through the Internet Crime Complaint Center at: ******************* , or your local authorities. Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., and Otsuka Precision Health, Inc. ("Otsuka") does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any Otsuka employee directly or through Otsuka's application portal without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be considered Otsuka's sole property. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired by Otsuka as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians. If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas! Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website at **************** . **Purpose and Scope:** The Specialist, Quality Engineer will provide input and oversight to ensure compliant operations are effectively established and maintained through implementation, execution, and assessment of quality systems, procedures, and records to support compliant GMP operations. The Specialist, Quality Engineer will be tasked with performing a wide variety of activities to ensure that Astellas Quality requirements are being fulfilled through adherence to agency regulations (GxP) and guidance, industry best practices, local regulations, and internal policies and procedures. This position works closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Facilities, Document/Data Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control and other GxP supporting functions to ensure compliance. **Essential Job Responsibilities:** + Provide hands on QA support and oversight to internal staff and suppliers/contractors to ensure + compliance to SOPs and relevant Good Regulated Practice (GxP) requirements. + Perform operations ancillary documentation review/approval, including but not limited to logbooks, work request, etc. + Perform Quality oversight of calibration and maintenance programs within the CMMS + Provide Quality oversight of the facility EMS program. + Provide Quality oversight of Facility programs such as pest control and access control. + Provide Quality review and approval of Engineering drawings within the Engineering EDMS. + Author, review, and approve controlled documents for the Quality organization and other GMP functional areas including SOPs, protocols, and reports. + Quality oversight to ensure documentation generated meets internal policy, procedures and regulatory expectations. + Author, execute, review, or approve Quality Management System records, including but not limited to non-conformances and change controls. + May facilitate risk assessments with cross functional teams in support of projects, programs or Quality System Records. + Define, track, and report quality metrics relevant to job responsibilities. + Assist in the preparation and hosting of regulatory (e.g. FDA, EMA, DHHS, etc.) inspections as needed. + May perform other quality assurance activities and responsibilities as assigned. **Qualifications** **Required:** + A./B.S. degree in Biological/Physical/Chemical sciences, engineering, or equivalent focus of study and 5-8+ years of experience or M.S. degree and 3-5+ years of experience in a QA function in a biologics manufacturing facility or equivalent experienced quality professionals with 10+ years relevant quality experience in a biologics manufacturing facility. + Strong understanding of FDA, EMA, and ICH regulations and guidelines, as well as industry best practices. + Successful history working in a fast-paced team environment, meeting deadlines, and prioritization of work from multiple projects. + Strong analytical and communication skills as well as sound judgment, with the ability to work effectively with others. + Excellent problem-solving skills and experience with root cause investigations and CAPA determination. + Critical Quality Thinking skills as well as strong decision-making skills. + Advanced computer skills. + Off-hour coverage and flexibility may be required. **Preferred:** + Experience working in a clinical and commercial manufacturing environment (Drug Substance and Drug Product) + Experience working in a sterile fill/finish facility. + Experience working with Computerized systems, e.g. Microsoft Office, CMMS, TrackWise, EDMS, and Building Management System (BMS) **Working Environment:** + This position is based at Astellas Sanford Technology Center in Sanford, NC and will require on-site work at a cGMP regulated manufacturing facility. + On occasion, this role may travel to other Astellas facilities (0-5%) **Salary Range** **:** $93,100 - $146,300 (Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and organizational equity considerations) **Benefits** **:** + Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance + Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down + 401(k) match and annual company contribution + Company paid life insurance + Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions + Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions + Company fleet vehicle for eligible positions + Referral bonus program \#LI-TD Category BioPharma QA Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans

Director, Training Management Operations Lead The Director, Training Management Operations Lead, is a senior leader within the Learning Center of Excellence (CoE) under Global Quality. This role is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end management of global training operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, operational efficiency, and alignment with corporate quality objectives. The position drives governance, technology enablement, and process optimization for training systems and programs across GxP and non-GxP functions. **Key Responsibilities:** **Strategic Leadership & Governance** + Define and execute the global training operations strategy within the Learning CoE to support quality and compliance objectives. + Establish governance frameworks for training management, including policies, SOPs, and audit readiness. + Serve as the primary point of contact for training operations during regulatory inspections and internal audits. **Training Systems & Technology Enablement** + Oversee the administration and optimization of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and related platforms. + Partner with IT and business stakeholders to implement innovative digital solutions that enhance learner experience and compliance tracking. + Ensure data integrity and system validation in accordance with GxP requirements. **Operational Excellence** + Lead global training operations teams responsible for scheduling, tracking, and reporting compliance training. + Develop and monitor KPIs to measure operational performance and training effectiveness. + Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes and reduce compliance risk. **Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration** + Collaborate with Quality, HR, and functional leaders to align training operations with organizational priorities. + Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on training compliance trends, risks, and mitigation strategies. **Budget & Resource Management** + Manage operational budgets and resources to ensure efficient delivery of training programs. + Oversee vendor relationships for training services and technology solutions. **Qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in Life Sciences, Education, Organizational Development, or related field preferred. + 10+ years in pharmaceutical or life sciences industry with significant experience in training operations and GxP compliance. + Proven track record in managing global training systems and leading cross-functional teams. + Strong understanding of R&D functions and the regulatory landscape (GxP, ICH, FDA, EMA, etc.). + Expertise in LMS administration, data analyics, and process optimization. + Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills. **Preferred Attributes:** + Strategic thinker with a passion for scientific learning and development. + Agile and adaptable in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. + Strong project management and organizational skills. + Committed to fostering innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement through learning. **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. Minimum $164,530.00 - Maximum $245,985.00, 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. Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; ********************************************* . **Disclaimer:** This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. 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) . **Statement Regarding Job Recruiting Fraud Scams** At Otsuka we take security and protection of your personal information very seriously. Please be aware individuals may approach you and falsely present themselves as our employees or representatives. They may use this false pretense to try to gain access to your personal information or acquire money from you by offering fictitious employment opportunities purportedly on our behalf. Please understand, Otsuka will **never** ask for financial information of any kind or for payment of money during the job application process. We do not require any financial, credit card or bank account information and/or any payment of any kind to be considered for employment. We will also not offer you money to buy equipment, software, or for any other purpose during the job application process. If you are being asked to pay or offered money for equipment fees or some other application processing fee, even if claimed you will be reimbursed, this is not Otsuka. These claims are fraudulent and you are strongly advised to exercise caution when you receive such an offer of employment. Otsuka will also never ask you to download a third-party application in order to communicate about a legitimate job opportunity. Scammers may also send offers or claims from a fake email address or from Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc, and not from an official Otsuka email address. Please take extra caution while examining such an email address, as the scammers may misspell an official Otsuka email address and use a slightly modified version duplicating letters. To ensure that you are communicating about a legitimate job opportunity at Otsuka, please only deal directly with Otsuka through its official Otsuka Career website ******************************************************* . Otsuka will not be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages or expenses resulting from job recruiting scams. If you suspect a position is fraudulent, please contact Otsuka's call center at: ************. If you believe you are the victim of fraud resulting from a job recruiting scam, please contact the FBI through the Internet Crime Complaint Center at: ******************* , or your local authorities. Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., and Otsuka Precision Health, Inc. ("Otsuka") does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any Otsuka employee directly or through Otsuka's application portal without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be considered Otsuka's sole property. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired by Otsuka as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

**Senior Manager, Digital Content and Social Strategy** The Senior Manager, Digital Content & Social Strategy is responsible for shaping and amplifying Otsuka's external digital presence across our corporate website, social platforms, and emerging digital touchpoints. This role drives integrated content strategies that elevate our corporate voice, strengthen reputation, and build advocacy for our science, our leadership, and our commitment to redefining what's possible for the people we serve. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Brand and Reputation, the Senior Manager leads corporate website governance, social media strategy, analytics, digital storytelling, and executive social programs. This professional excels at cross-functional collaboration, "story mining," and translating complex concepts into compelling, audience-centric narratives. **Key Responsibilities** **Corporate Website Content & Governance** + Own content strategy, editorial planning, and day-to-day governance for the corporate website. + Ensure accuracy, clarity, UX alignment, and brand consistency across all digital content. + Collaborate with IT, legal, and cross functional teams to manage updates, optimizations, and new feature implementations. + Maintain governance frameworks, content workflows, and quality standards. **Social Media Strategy & Channel Management** + Develop and execute a modern, insights-driven social media strategy aligned to enterprise and TA priorities. + Manage corporate social channels, including content planning, publishing, community monitoring, and escalation protocols. + Partner closely across Corporate Affairs, R&D, Commercial, and enabling functions to ensure messaging accuracy and compliance. + Identify emerging platforms, formats, and opportunities to increase visibility and engagement. **Executive Social Media Strategy & Execution** + Build and manage executive social presence strategies for senior leadership. + In conjunction with External Communications colleagues, support thought-leadership perspectives, and platform-fit messaging that amplify leadership voice and strengthen reputation. + Provide performance monitoring, and continuous optimization. **Analytics, SEO & Performance Optimization** + Lead analytics and reporting across web and social channels to measure impact and inform strategic decisions. + Oversee SEO strategy and implement optimizations to increase discoverability of corporate content. + Translate data into actionable insights, trends, and recommendations for stakeholders. **Digital Storytelling & Cross-Functional "Story Mining"** + Proactively uncover compelling stories across R&D, commercial, corporate affairs, social impact, culture, and innovation. + Translate complex scientific and organizational topics into accessible, narrative-driven content. + Drive editorial planning and cross-channel storytelling that differentiates Otsuka in the industry. + Partner across the Communications team to ensure digital storytelling reinforces broader communications strategies and integrates across enterprise-TA-brand goals. **Qualifications** + 7-10+ years of experience in corporate communications, digital content strategy, social media, or related fields. + Proven success managing corporate digital channels, preferably in highly regulated or science-driven industries (biotech, pharma, healthcare, technology, etc.). + Strong writing, editing, and storytelling capabilities with sharp editorial judgment. + Expertise in analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Statusbrew, platform-native insights, etc.), SEO best practices, and performance optimization. + Ability to translate complex subjects into clear, engaging content for diverse audiences. + Experience partnering with executive leaders on digital presence and thought leadership. + Strong project management, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder-alignment skills. + Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Educational Qualifications + Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, brand strategy or related field **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. Minimum $131,153.00 - Maximum $196,075.00, 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. Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; ********************************************* . **Disclaimer:** This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. 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) . **Statement Regarding Job Recruiting Fraud Scams** At Otsuka we take security and protection of your personal information very seriously. Please be aware individuals may approach you and falsely present themselves as our employees or representatives. They may use this false pretense to try to gain access to your personal information or acquire money from you by offering fictitious employment opportunities purportedly on our behalf. Please understand, Otsuka will **never** ask for financial information of any kind or for payment of money during the job application process. We do not require any financial, credit card or bank account information and/or any payment of any kind to be considered for employment. We will also not offer you money to buy equipment, software, or for any other purpose during the job application process. If you are being asked to pay or offered money for equipment fees or some other application processing fee, even if claimed you will be reimbursed, this is not Otsuka. These claims are fraudulent and you are strongly advised to exercise caution when you receive such an offer of employment. Otsuka will also never ask you to download a third-party application in order to communicate about a legitimate job opportunity. Scammers may also send offers or claims from a fake email address or from Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc, and not from an official Otsuka email address. Please take extra caution while examining such an email address, as the scammers may misspell an official Otsuka email address and use a slightly modified version duplicating letters. To ensure that you are communicating about a legitimate job opportunity at Otsuka, please only deal directly with Otsuka through its official Otsuka Career website ******************************************************* . Otsuka will not be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages or expenses resulting from job recruiting scams. If you suspect a position is fraudulent, please contact Otsuka's call center at: ************. If you believe you are the victim of fraud resulting from a job recruiting scam, please contact the FBI through the Internet Crime Complaint Center at: ******************* , or your local authorities. Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., and Otsuka Precision Health, Inc. ("Otsuka") does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any Otsuka employee directly or through Otsuka's application portal without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be considered Otsuka's sole property. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired by Otsuka as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

**Customer Engagement Model** Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. has launched a new customer engagement approach designed to better deliver on patient, caregiver, and HCP needs in an evolving healthcare environment. The new model is built around where patients get their care-locally, with the intent to better serve patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers, delivering a higher quality experience that ultimately is focused on improving patient care. The local "ecosystem approach" creates a unified focus among account management, medical, patient access and market access to engage local healthcare systems and identify opportunities to improve the patient experience. Through this matrix model, customers will now experience more coordinated and seamless care with digital-enabled support to bridge care gaps. In Otsuka's evolved customer engagement model, a Health Science Associates (HSA) will engage HCPs through a variety of in-person, virtual and digital tools, offering expanded expertise regarding products and the approved conditions they treat. Otsuka's Clinical & Scientific Liaison (CSL) will provide deep clinical expertise on-demand and will engage healthcare providers to offer personalized education on disease state, thought leadership and real-world evidence. A Patient Education Liaison (PEL) works to inform, educate, and enhance the experience of patients throughout their care continuum. The HSAs are led by Ecosystem Leads and grouped into regional areas. Ecosystem Leads are led by Regional Leads with significant autonomy to assess unique market priorities and customize decisions that reflect local customer needs. In the future, Otsuka will also be shifting to a team-based approach to drive customer engagement quality, accountability, and cohesion around patients and healthcare providers. Ultimately, it is all about putting customers at the center of everything they do. **Position Overview** **- Medical** **Science Liaison** **(Senior Manager)** As an integral member of the ecosystem team for Otsuka's new ecosystem-based customer engagement model, the Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Sr Mgr contributes to the development of the ecosystem strategic business plan and identifies key stakeholders that are vital to the ecosystem. The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a credible partner responsible for providing clinical, scientific and health economic information related to disease states and the appropriate utilization of approved Otsuka products within an ecosystem. This field-based position will engage with Key Influencers (KIs), Local Practice Leaders (LPLs), healthcare providers, and patients' groups within their ecosystem, to further patient outcomes aligned with the overarching objectives of Otsuka. In collaboration with their ecosystem partners, CSLs contribute to the customization of the region business strategy to meet local ecosystem needs and are responsible for the medical and educational requirements of their customers. In addition, CSLs may be responsible for covering multiple products within a therapeutic area, as well as engaging in broad clinical and scientific discussions that impact patient care, resulting in rich customer insights shared within the ecosystem. **There are 2 positions available** **Key Activities and Responsibilities** + As part of the ecosystem team contributes a clinical and scientific perspective to the local execution plan that addresses ecosystem, and customer challenges, issues, and opportunities, to bring about improved patient care and outcomes. This extends to include coordination around execution of field activities. + Build, cultivate, and leverage external relationships with key scientific and medical customers and organizations within their ecosystem to ensure strong understanding of evolving healthcare trends, disease state, Otsuka products, systems, and services across the ecosystem landscape, including KIs, LPLs, Key Decision Makers (KDMs) and Patient Advocacy. + Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the ecosystem to ensure alignment with Otsuka's patient-centric strategy and priorities, including provision and delivery of optimal patient care. + To be a credible source of evidence-based information that demonstrates the value of Otsuka and its products from the clinical, economic, and humanistic standpoint and works in partnership with providers, payers, and other key stakeholders to apply practical real-world solutions to improve patient outcomes. + Build and cultivate important internal working relationships across the matrix team to ensure an enterprise approach when working with customers. Be accountable to regional Field Medical Affairs leadership to shape and execute on local medical strategies within planned timelines. + Actively contribute to planning, content development, and dissemination of disease state information to customers in the field on a regular basis using the remote customer engagement platform. + Disseminate disease state and healthcare landscape information to customers in the field on a regular basis utilizing remote customer engagement platform. + Responsible for delivering the training and evaluation of promotional and disease state speakers. + Serve as part of Otsuka's internal speaker bureau in support of product educational needs across the ecosystem. + Collect and submit medical insights that drive decision making and prioritization of evidence generation efforts and healthcare solutions, including sharing at the local ecosystem level. + Assist with Otsuka's clinical trials program, including registrational, post-marketing and Investigator-Sponsored Trials (ISTs), health economic outcomes research, other specific medical collaborations; provide clinical expertise and feedback regarding operational management of clinical trials to ensure optimal site selection and performance. + Support other areas of the organization including Safety & Pharmacovigilance for investigation of safety-related issues, Sales Training medical education on an ongoing basis including new hire and POAs, and the Field Medical Center of Excellence for mentoring and sharing of best practices. **Qualifications** + Advanced degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Biological Sciences, Health Services Research or Public Health, (PharmD., M.D., PhD. or D.Ph.) is required. + Relevant therapeutic area knowledge is required. + Understanding of the interconnectivity of health systems, overall delivery of patient care and experience working with healthcare professionals and other decision makers. + Minimum of 3-5 years related work experience (clinical, health system or industry) + Outstanding business acumen; knows the industry, Otsuka's business model and value proposition, key competitors, and other marketplace factors/dynamics. Able to identify solutions with the overall goal of improved patient outcomes. + Excellent communication and collaboration skills; exhibits professional maturity, confidence, and competence. Strong conflict resolution skills: proven ability to achieve conflict resolution effectively and quickly with affected parties and work in a cross-functional environment. + Knows how to summarize and communicate complex information and business objectives in a concise and effective way during presentations and other interactions. + Understanding of industry legal, regulatory, and compliance landscape + Ability to work in an ambiguous environment undergoing transformation. + Demonstrates behaviors aligned with the Otsuka Corporate Brand including Perseverance, Unconventional Thinking, and Humility. + Business travel, by air or car, up to 70% of time depending upon size of ecosystem. + Preferred living location is key city in ecosystem. **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. Minimum $146,955.00 - Maximum $219,650.00, 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. Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; ********************************************* . **Disclaimer:** This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. 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) . **Statement Regarding Job Recruiting Fraud Scams** At Otsuka we take security and protection of your personal information very seriously. Please be aware individuals may approach you and falsely present themselves as our employees or representatives. They may use this false pretense to try to gain access to your personal information or acquire money from you by offering fictitious employment opportunities purportedly on our behalf. Please understand, Otsuka will **never** ask for financial information of any kind or for payment of money during the job application process. We do not require any financial, credit card or bank account information and/or any payment of any kind to be considered for employment. We will also not offer you money to buy equipment, software, or for any other purpose during the job application process. If you are being asked to pay or offered money for equipment fees or some other application processing fee, even if claimed you will be reimbursed, this is not Otsuka. These claims are fraudulent and you are strongly advised to exercise caution when you receive such an offer of employment. Otsuka will also never ask you to download a third-party application in order to communicate about a legitimate job opportunity. Scammers may also send offers or claims from a fake email address or from Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc, and not from an official Otsuka email address. Please take extra caution while examining such an email address, as the scammers may misspell an official Otsuka email address and use a slightly modified version duplicating letters. To ensure that you are communicating about a legitimate job opportunity at Otsuka, please only deal directly with Otsuka through its official Otsuka Career website ******************************************************* . Otsuka will not be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages or expenses resulting from job recruiting scams. If you suspect a position is fraudulent, please contact Otsuka's call center at: ************. If you believe you are the victim of fraud resulting from a job recruiting scam, please contact the FBI through the Internet Crime Complaint Center at: ******************* , or your local authorities. Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., and Otsuka Precision Health, Inc. ("Otsuka") does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any Otsuka employee directly or through Otsuka's application portal without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be considered Otsuka's sole property. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired by Otsuka as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

_At Otsuka our mission is to create new products for better health worldwide. Our purpose is to defy limitation so that others can too._ In this exciting role, as a Sr. Analyst within OAPI supply chain team, you will work cross-functionally across various departments to support implementation of the S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process. You will assist in managing a complex portfolio of products with competing priorities that include balancing inventory, managing vendor / supplier relationships, optimizing total delivered cost to meet finished goods demand with focus on delivering value to our patients, our suppliers, and to Otsuka. You will create an environment for proactive communications with cross functional collaborators that will help ensure both internal and external customer demands are consistently met with no laps in supply and availability of products to our patients. Additional facets of the role include coordinating purchase requisitions in the ERP system, monitoring supplier performance KPIs and reporting, leading escalation process in collaboration with cross-functional partners to mitigate service impacts, support inventory management for new product launches, develop and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the Supply Chain that create capacity and/or improve service. Given more independence and autonomy over the tasks, activities, and projects **** **Job Duties could include** : Planning + Leads demand planning meetings with internal business partners (Marketing, Finance, Channel Strategy, etc.) gathering total demand for new and existing finished good SKUs. + Develop and manage product manufacturing and distribution plans for new and existing products that provides continuous supply to customers, including international product. + Create and maintain replenishment plans for finished products of responsible territories and create replenishment orders to sites at the planning time fence. + Develop and implement safety stock with sufficient shelf-life in alignment with desired customer service levels to meet inventory objectives and targets. + Less supervision required by management and/or team leadership on necessary targets + Communicate the manufacturing plan with all internal and external parties + Issue and manage purchase orders and work with drug product plants and packaging CMO's to ensure product plan is executed on time + Manage communications with interdisciplinary teams (Vendors, Channel Strategy, Global Product Quality, Quality Control, Finance, Legal, Packaging, etc.) to monitor process and provide feedback + Identify exceptions raised against existing replenishment plans and work with third party suppliers or site production planners to negotiate resolution and adjust plans to reflect changes in demand and supply to ensure that adequate production takes place to meet market demands. + Lead regular Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings with all internal key functional areas to share performance and gain alignment on future actions. + Communicate results to all levels of the organization. + Monthly reporting of supply chain metrics and partner with finance on month end close activities and J-SOX controls + Monitor inventory levels and tracking of stock movements, including completing inventory reconciliation + Leads with transportation and logistics, prepare/review release documentation in conjunction with GPQ, manage invoice discrepancies, maintain relevant master data, and other activities as needed Distribution and Logistics + Support transaction management and postings in ERP system. + May lead interfaces, transactions, and postings in ERP system. + Transact and document inventory movements and reconciliations, return and claim approvals, and product destructions. + Manage inventory reporting and communicate to appropriate parties. + Support transaction management and postings in ERP system. + Coordinate pick/pack/ship activities with 3PL ensuring full and on-time delivery to meet targeted customer service level. + Coordinate packing instructions for new routes, shipping configurations and/or transportation methods together with packaging and quality teams. + Coordinate international and intercompany shipment orders with customers and 3PL, including shipping forecast, communications, documentation, and issue resolution. + Maintain order transactions and postings in ERP system. + Assist in serialization process setup and data transaction event resolution to comply with DSCSA requirements. + Assist with demand forecast and calculate budget for distribution expenses, generate POs for distribution services, manage invoice allocation and payment approvals. + Collaborate with Finance team on expense allocations, budget forecast, accruals, and related activities. Vendor Management + Support Vendor/Supplier relationships for Contract Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Packaging, Distribution & Logistics vendors within the defined Tiers. + Proactively monitor supply chain and packaging risks, capture and report supplier performance data to Manager, Supply Chain **Qualifications** Required + Education: Bachelor's degree in: Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field + Years' Experience: 2-5 + Technical Skills: Business Analytical skills, Project Mgt., ERP, MS 365 Suite + Power, Management, and Leadership Skills: Negotiation, Team Leadership, Networking + Communication Skills: Well Organized (thought, communication, work) + Cultural Experience: Dealing with ambiguity, curious mindset, adaptative, be a part of a multi-team approach. + Ability to work/lead in a dynamic group that takes a multi-disciplined team approach to executing and achieving departmental and corporate goals Preferred + Certifications: APICS + Technical Skills: GMP, SAP S4 HANA + Industry Experience: Pharma, Med. Device, Food **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. Minimum $86,661.00 - Maximum $124,545.00, 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. Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; ********************************************* . **Disclaimer:** This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. 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) . **Statement Regarding Job Recruiting Fraud Scams** At Otsuka we take security and protection of your personal information very seriously. Please be aware individuals may approach you and falsely present themselves as our employees or representatives. They may use this false pretense to try to gain access to your personal information or acquire money from you by offering fictitious employment opportunities purportedly on our behalf. Please understand, Otsuka will **never** ask for financial information of any kind or for payment of money during the job application process. We do not require any financial, credit card or bank account information and/or any payment of any kind to be considered for employment. We will also not offer you money to buy equipment, software, or for any other purpose during the job application process. If you are being asked to pay or offered money for equipment fees or some other application processing fee, even if claimed you will be reimbursed, this is not Otsuka. These claims are fraudulent and you are strongly advised to exercise caution when you receive such an offer of employment. Otsuka will also never ask you to download a third-party application in order to communicate about a legitimate job opportunity. Scammers may also send offers or claims from a fake email address or from Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc, and not from an official Otsuka email address. Please take extra caution while examining such an email address, as the scammers may misspell an official Otsuka email address and use a slightly modified version duplicating letters. To ensure that you are communicating about a legitimate job opportunity at Otsuka, please only deal directly with Otsuka through its official Otsuka Career website ******************************************************* . Otsuka will not be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages or expenses resulting from job recruiting scams. If you suspect a position is fraudulent, please contact Otsuka's call center at: ************. If you believe you are the victim of fraud resulting from a job recruiting scam, please contact the FBI through the Internet Crime Complaint Center at: ******************* , or your local authorities. Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., and Otsuka Precision Health, Inc. ("Otsuka") does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any Otsuka employee directly or through Otsuka's application portal without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be considered Otsuka's sole property. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired by Otsuka as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Director, Nephrology & Immunology Publications Lead is responsible for leading the planning, development, and execution of the global medical publication strategy and publication deliverables for the Nephrology and Immunology therapeutic area. This role ensures the timely, accurate, and compliant communication of scientific and clinical data through congress abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and other peer-reviewed outputs. Serving as the functional lead for publication operations within the Nephrology & Immunology Medical Communications team, the Director partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including Clinical Development, Global Integrated Evidence & Innovation (GIE&I), Medical Strategy, Core Content, and external vendors, ensuring excellence and consistency in scientific communication across the portfolio. The position reports to the Senior Director, Nephrology & Immunology Medical Communications Lead and plays a key leadership role in advancing Otsuka's mission to deliver impactful, evidence-based science that improves patient outcomes. **** **Key Responsibilities Include:** **Publications Strategy and Execution** + Lead execution of the publication plans for Nephrology and Immunology assets, ensuring strategic alignment with global medical objectives, data dissemination priorities, and the product lifecycle + Partner with Medical Communications and cross-functional teams to define publication timelines, data priorities, and congress/journal strategies in collaboration with study teams and medical leaders + Oversee the end-to-end development of publication deliverables, including abstracts, posters, and manuscripts to ensure scientific accuracy, quality, and adherence to Good Publication Practices (GPP), ICMJE, and company SOPs + Support the integration of publication insights into broader scientific communication platforms (SCPs), ensuring consistency across core content, field materials, and other medical channels **Vendor & Budget Management** + Manage publication vendors and medical writing partners to ensure timely delivery, cost-effectiveness + Oversee operational management of external publication agencies, providing clear direction, review, and feedback to ensure alignment with scientific and compliance standards + Manage assigned publication budgets, including forecasting, tracking, and reconciliation + Ensure efficient resource utilization and drive continuous process improvement across publication workflows **Cross-functional Leadership** + Collaborate closely with Clinical Development, Global Integrated Evidence & Innovation, Medical Strategy, and Core Content teams to ensure data readiness, accurate interpretation, and timely publication of key clinical results + Serve as a publications subject matter expert within the Nephrology & Immunology Medical Communications function, providing strategic and operational guidance to internal stakeholders and vendors + Partner with Field Medical and Medical Information to ensure consistency of published data messaging across medical channels and external communications + Contribute to integrated medical communication planning, ensuring that publications effectively support data dissemination goals and launch readiness activities + Consider technology and AI to support workflow improvement **Compliance & Quality Oversight** + Ensure all publication activities are conducted in accordance with internal SOPs, GPP, ICMJE, and regional/global regulatory requirements + Partner with Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance teams to uphold publication governance, authorship transparency, and ethical data sharing standards + Contribute to audit readiness and documentation best practices for publication records and approvals **Qualifications** **Education and Experience:** + Advanced scientific or medical degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent) required + 10+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, or Publications within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry + Minimum 3-5 years of experience leading publication planning and execution for global or regional programs, preferably in Nephrology, Immunology, or related therapeutic areas + Proven experience managing vendors and external medical writers, including budget oversight and performance evaluation + Strong understanding of Good Publication Practices (GPP), ICMJE guidelines, and industry standards for scientific and medical communication **Skills and Competencies:** + Strong leadership presence and ability to present to executive leadership team + Demonstrated ability to lead publication strategy execution across global and regional teams + Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent publication deliverables + Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to scientific accuracy and compliance + Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and align internal and external partners + Proven leadership in vendor management, process optimization, and publication operations + Financial acumen and experience managing publication budgets + Strategic thinker with operational excellence mindset and the ability to translate complex data into clear, evidence-based scientific narratives **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. 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. Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; ********************************************* . **Disclaimer:** This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. 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) . **Statement Regarding Job Recruiting Fraud Scams** At Otsuka we take security and protection of your personal information very seriously. Please be aware individuals may approach you and falsely present themselves as our employees or representatives. They may use this false pretense to try to gain access to your personal information or acquire money from you by offering fictitious employment opportunities purportedly on our behalf. Please understand, Otsuka will **never** ask for financial information of any kind or for payment of money during the job application process. We do not require any financial, credit card or bank account information and/or any payment of any kind to be considered for employment. We will also not offer you money to buy equipment, software, or for any other purpose during the job application process. If you are being asked to pay or offered money for equipment fees or some other application processing fee, even if claimed you will be reimbursed, this is not Otsuka. These claims are fraudulent and you are strongly advised to exercise caution when you receive such an offer of employment. Otsuka will also never ask you to download a third-party application in order to communicate about a legitimate job opportunity. Scammers may also send offers or claims from a fake email address or from Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc, and not from an official Otsuka email address. Please take extra caution while examining such an email address, as the scammers may misspell an official Otsuka email address and use a slightly modified version duplicating letters. To ensure that you are communicating about a legitimate job opportunity at Otsuka, please only deal directly with Otsuka through its official Otsuka Career website ******************************************************* . Otsuka will not be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages or expenses resulting from job recruiting scams. If you suspect a position is fraudulent, please contact Otsuka's call center at: ************. If you believe you are the victim of fraud resulting from a job recruiting scam, please contact the FBI through the Internet Crime Complaint Center at: ******************* , or your local authorities. Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., and Otsuka Precision Health, Inc. ("Otsuka") does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any Otsuka employee directly or through Otsuka's application portal without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be considered Otsuka's sole property. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired by Otsuka as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

**About Otsuka** We defy limitation, so that others can too. In going above and beyond-under any circumstances-for patients, families, providers, and for each other. It's this deep-rooted dedication that drives us to uncover answers to complex, underserved medical needs, so that patients can push past the limitations of their disease and achieve more than they thought was possible each and every day. **Position Overview:** The Director of Field Strategy and Operations serves as the orchestrator of field strategy, ensuring that prioritization, stakeholder engagement, and execution are effectively aligned with brand strategy and enterprise objectives. This role provides leadership across multiple regions, enabling a holistic, enterprise-wide approach to field strategy and operational excellence. This role also partners closely with the Business Analysis team to ensure field teams have access to standardized dashboards and data-driven insights, supporting execution excellence and performance tracking. The Director will be the point of contacts for ad hoc analytics requests, ensuring field teams have the right data to make informed decisions, but will not be creating these reports themselves or with their team and will work with Business Analysis to ensure accurate measurement and proper data is used. **Key Responsibilities:** + **Strategic Prioritization & Field Execution:** Align field activities with marketing strategy, launch planning, and market access pull-through, ensuring execution efficiency. + **Execution Excellence & Field Performance Tracking:** Oversee Omnichannel efforts, account planning, and KPI tracking, ensuring insights from Field Analytics support execution. + **Strategic prioritization & orchestrating field execution: Analyzes current and future state of the business based on insights and trends, and** leads efforts to align field activities with high-priority initiatives such as marketing strategy, launch planning, and market access pull-through. + **Field Communication & Data-Driven Decision Support:** Act as the primary field communicator, ensuring clarity on CRM tools, performance insights, and operational priorities. + **Resource Allocation & Budget Optimization:** Optimize the distribution of budgets, speaker programs, and promotional resources, leveraging data-driven insights to maximize ROI. + **Team Development & Analytics Training:** Mentor team members on business reviews, reporting systems, and analytics interpretation, working with Business Analysis to enhance field intelligence capabilities. + **Compliance Management:** Must comply with all state and federal laws, regulations and guidelines including PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals as well as complying with all OAPI standards and policies relating to all job activities. **Qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred. + Minimum of 10 years of pharmaceutical experience, with a strong understanding of sales force operations and execution. + Prior experience in field leadership roles such as first- or second-line leadership, regional operational and customer strategy roles or other field-based support roles required. + Established expertise in business analytics, business operations, sales support, and resource management within a commercial pharmaceutical organization. + Ability to focus on priorities and resolve operational issues effectively. + Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and drive execution efficiency. **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. Minimum $194,247.00 - Maximum $290,375.00, 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. Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; ********************************************* . **Disclaimer:** This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. 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) . **Statement Regarding Job Recruiting Fraud Scams** At Otsuka we take security and protection of your personal information very seriously. Please be aware individuals may approach you and falsely present themselves as our employees or representatives. They may use this false pretense to try to gain access to your personal information or acquire money from you by offering fictitious employment opportunities purportedly on our behalf. Please understand, Otsuka will **never** ask for financial information of any kind or for payment of money during the job application process. We do not require any financial, credit card or bank account information and/or any payment of any kind to be considered for employment. We will also not offer you money to buy equipment, software, or for any other purpose during the job application process. If you are being asked to pay or offered money for equipment fees or some other application processing fee, even if claimed you will be reimbursed, this is not Otsuka. These claims are fraudulent and you are strongly advised to exercise caution when you receive such an offer of employment. Otsuka will also never ask you to download a third-party application in order to communicate about a legitimate job opportunity. Scammers may also send offers or claims from a fake email address or from Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc, and not from an official Otsuka email address. Please take extra caution while examining such an email address, as the scammers may misspell an official Otsuka email address and use a slightly modified version duplicating letters. To ensure that you are communicating about a legitimate job opportunity at Otsuka, please only deal directly with Otsuka through its official Otsuka Career website ******************************************************* . Otsuka will not be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages or expenses resulting from job recruiting scams. If you suspect a position is fraudulent, please contact Otsuka's call center at: ************. If you believe you are the victim of fraud resulting from a job recruiting scam, please contact the FBI through the Internet Crime Complaint Center at: ******************* , or your local authorities. Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., and Otsuka Precision Health, Inc. ("Otsuka") does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any Otsuka employee directly or through Otsuka's application portal without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be considered Otsuka's sole property. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired by Otsuka as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Manager, Data Analytics is an important role within the Medical Excellence & Operations team within Global Medical Affairs. This role will serve as the data and analytics lead supporting operational excellence across the Global Medical Affairs organization. This role is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and translating data into actionable insights that inform medical strategy, field engagement, performance measurement and medical strategy. The Manager, Data Analytics will work closely with both Field Medical and Headquarters teams to understand business needs and system requirements, support development of analytical solutions and other projects to drive key business processes and decisions for the Medical Affairs function. This role reports into the Business Solutions & Analytics Lead who reports into the Executive Director, Medical Excellence and Operations. **** **Key Responsibilities:** **Data Collection, Management and Governance** + Identify, collect, integrate and clean data from multiple sources (e.g.,field medical engagement data, MSL CRM, publications, congresses, medical inquiries). + Ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance of data within medical systems (e.g., Veeva CRM, publication databases, analytics platforms). + Collaborate with IT and Data Governance to automate data pipelines and improve data availability. + Organize data into optimal data structures flexible to cross-functional and cross-process data needs. + Support audit-readiness and maintain documentation of data definitions, sources, and analytical methods. **Medical Insights and** **Stakeholder Analytics** + Generate actionable insights from data repository to inform medical strategy, therapeutic focus areas, and medical evidence-generation priorities. + Evaluate key Medical activities (e.g., MSL engagement effectiveness, scientific exchange, publications) and identify key patterns and opportunities for improvement. + Engage with the External Engagement & Field Excellence team to segment and profile key opinion leaders (KOLs) and other external experts using data-driven methodologies. + Partner with global and regional medical teams to optimize field resource deployment and outreach strategies. **Medical Operations and Performance Management** + Collaborate with other Medical Excellence & Operations colleagues to define and track core metrics for key activities (e.g., medical plans, publications, advisory boards, congresses). + Align with Medical Leadership and implement key performance and/or activity indicators and metrics for business-critical decisions. + Design standardized KPI frameworks and ensure consistency across regions and therapeutic medical business units. + Prepare recurring performance dashboards and insights summaries for senior leadership to inform tactical and strategic decision-making. **Insights Reporting and Communication** + Develop interactive dashboardsand reports to communicate trends, engagement metrics, and key field insights to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. + Collaborate with Field Excellence team to train all relevant stakeholders on the use and functionality of dashboards, applications, or other tools. **Continuous Improvement and Process Optimization** + Identify inefficiencies in data workflows, reporting, processes and propose or drive automation, streamlining data refreshes and reducing manual effort as needed. + Optimize how dashboards and tools are structured and consider innovative solutions to analytics and internal reporting. + Recommend or pilot new technologies / tools (e.g. data visualization, NLP, GenAI) to improve speed, insight depth, or usability. + Contribute to innovation initiatives in automation, data visualization, and predictive analytics within Medical Affairs. + Consider technology and AI to support workflow improvement. **Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication** + Collaborate cross-functionally with several stakeholders (e.g., Medical Operations, Field Medical, Clinical, HEOR, Commercial Analytics, IT teams)to: + Align on methodologies and share insights + Establish scalable analytics processes + Develop dashboards and KPIs + Ensure data quality and compliance across systems and sources + Present findings to technical and non-technical audiences across levels through clear, tailored, data-driven storytelling **Qualifications** **Education and Experience:** + Bachelor's degree (Data Science, Statistics, Life Sciences, Health Informatics, or related field required); master's, or equivalent is a plus. + Minimum 5 years of experience in data and analytics roles, with at least 3 years in pharma or biotech roles (Medical Affairs, Clinical, or HEOR functions ideally). + Expertise with analytical and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Python, SQL). + Proven experience managing large, multi-source datasets and expertise developing dashboards or KPIs that drive strategic decisions. + Familiarity with Medical Affairs systems (e.g., Veeva CRM, publication management, CLM platforms) and compliance principles. + Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders. **Skills and Competencies:** + Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills with proven track record of organizational impact. + Strong understanding of different data environments (e.g., medical, clinical, scientific, economic). + Strong technical fluency in data analytics with deep understanding of medical affairs objectives and scientific communication. + Strong knowledge of traditional data warehousing, data structures, and tools. + Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to self-lead discoveries of new technologies and delivery of innovative solutions. + Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable business and scientific insights, with attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and compliance. + Demonstrated strong communication and presentation skills, persuasiveness, and ability to communicate complex datasets and analytical methods to all business leaders within the organization. + Excellent project management and organizational skills, with proven estimation and delivery of projects on-time. + Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team with stakeholders across levels **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. Minimum $117,027.00 - Maximum $175,030.00, 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. Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; ********************************************* . **Disclaimer:** This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. 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) . **Statement Regarding Job Recruiting Fraud Scams** At Otsuka we take security and protection of your personal information very seriously. Please be aware individuals may approach you and falsely present themselves as our employees or representatives. They may use this false pretense to try to gain access to your personal information or acquire money from you by offering fictitious employment opportunities purportedly on our behalf. Please understand, Otsuka will **never** ask for financial information of any kind or for payment of money during the job application process. We do not require any financial, credit card or bank account information and/or any payment of any kind to be considered for employment. We will also not offer you money to buy equipment, software, or for any other purpose during the job application process. If you are being asked to pay or offered money for equipment fees or some other application processing fee, even if claimed you will be reimbursed, this is not Otsuka. These claims are fraudulent and you are strongly advised to exercise caution when you receive such an offer of employment. Otsuka will also never ask you to download a third-party application in order to communicate about a legitimate job opportunity. Scammers may also send offers or claims from a fake email address or from Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc, and not from an official Otsuka email address. Please take extra caution while examining such an email address, as the scammers may misspell an official Otsuka email address and use a slightly modified version duplicating letters. To ensure that you are communicating about a legitimate job opportunity at Otsuka, please only deal directly with Otsuka through its official Otsuka Career website ******************************************************* . Otsuka will not be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages or expenses resulting from job recruiting scams. If you suspect a position is fraudulent, please contact Otsuka's call center at: ************. If you believe you are the victim of fraud resulting from a job recruiting scam, please contact the FBI through the Internet Crime Complaint Center at: ******************* , or your local authorities. Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., and Otsuka Precision Health, Inc. ("Otsuka") does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any Otsuka employee directly or through Otsuka's application portal without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be considered Otsuka's sole property. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired by Otsuka as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Executive Director, Field Enablement leads the strategy, execution, and continuous optimization of field systems, training and development, logistics, and HCP engagement operations that support sales force effectiveness. This leader oversees four core functional areas: 1) Field Technology - CRM, field reporting, and mobile tools, 2) Field Enablement - Fleet, sample operations, and territory alignment, 3) HCP Program Operations - Speaker Bureau, advisory boards, and congress support, and 4) Field Training and Development - Field Sales and Market Access Training, Field Leadership Capabilities, and Instructional Design & Learning Technology. The Executive Director partners closely with Field Strategy & Operations, Sales and Market Access Leadership, Medical Affairs, Brand Teams, and People and Business Services to ensure all tools, processes, program offerings, and infrastructure are aligned with business priorities and compliance expectations. This role leads a high-performing team to drive scalable, field-focused solutions across the commercial organization Key Responsibilities **Strategic Field Enablement Leadership** · Translate commercial strategy into practical, scalable systems, training and development programs, and services that support field execution. · Partner with Field Strategy & Operations on CRM enhancements, territory planning, and field optimization efforts. · Drive alignment and integration across field enablement, brand teams, s, Sales, Market Access, and other key enabling functions and cross-functional partners · Developing and leading effective training and development solutions and programs for commercial field employees, including sales leadership capabilities in partnership with People and Business Services **Functional Oversight** · Field Technology: Lead vision and enhancements for Veeva CRM, field dashboards and reporting, and mobile platforms. · Field Enablement: Ensure efficient, compliant execution of fleet operations, sampling processes, and territory alignments. · HCP Program Operations: Oversee strategy and execution of Speaker Bureau, advisory boards, and congress logistics, through direct leadership of the Associate Director, HCP Program Operations. · Field Training and development: Overseeing strategy and execution of Field Sales and Market Access Training, Field Leadership Capabilities, and Instructional Design & Learning Technology **Cross-Functional Collaboration & Compliance** · Collaborate with Sales, IT, Medical, Compliance, Legal, and Marketing to align on systems, engagement standards, and risk mitigation · Maintain audit-ready documentation, SOPs, and metrics for all field and HCP-facing operations. · Serve as a key stakeholder in governance efforts related to HCP interactions and field infrastructure. **Team Leadership & Development** · Lead a team of senior professionals across each functional area, fostering collaboration and accountability. · Build capabilities and talent pipelines to support current needs and future growth. · Promote a culture of operational excellence, innovation, and service to the field. **Change Management & Adoption** · Drive planning and rollout of new systems, processes, and operational models. · Deploy Training to ensure field teams are prepared and supported through change. · Leverage feedback and data to inform improvements and ensure adoption across teams. **Qualifications & Experience** **Required** : · Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, or related field · 12+ years of experience in field operations, commercial systems, or HCP program management · Proven track record leading field-facing functions across large, matrixed organizations · Expertise in Veeva CRM, sample management, and speaker program governance · Strong cross-functional collaboration and team leadership skills **Preferred** : · Experience in pharmaceuticals, biotech, or healthcare · Experience leading design and deployment of Field and Leadership Capabilities training and development programs/services · Familiarity with compliance regulations such as the PhRMA Code and Sunshine Act · Background managing large-scale system rollouts and cross-functional field initiatives **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. Minimum $245,454.00 - Maximum $381,110.00, 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. Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; ********************************************* . **Disclaimer:** This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. 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) . **Statement Regarding Job Recruiting Fraud Scams** At Otsuka we take security and protection of your personal information very seriously. Please be aware individuals may approach you and falsely present themselves as our employees or representatives. They may use this false pretense to try to gain access to your personal information or acquire money from you by offering fictitious employment opportunities purportedly on our behalf. Please understand, Otsuka will **never** ask for financial information of any kind or for payment of money during the job application process. We do not require any financial, credit card or bank account information and/or any payment of any kind to be considered for employment. We will also not offer you money to buy equipment, software, or for any other purpose during the job application process. If you are being asked to pay or offered money for equipment fees or some other application processing fee, even if claimed you will be reimbursed, this is not Otsuka. These claims are fraudulent and you are strongly advised to exercise caution when you receive such an offer of employment. Otsuka will also never ask you to download a third-party application in order to communicate about a legitimate job opportunity. Scammers may also send offers or claims from a fake email address or from Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc, and not from an official Otsuka email address. Please take extra caution while examining such an email address, as the scammers may misspell an official Otsuka email address and use a slightly modified version duplicating letters. To ensure that you are communicating about a legitimate job opportunity at Otsuka, please only deal directly with Otsuka through its official Otsuka Career website ******************************************************* . Otsuka will not be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages or expenses resulting from job recruiting scams. If you suspect a position is fraudulent, please contact Otsuka's call center at: ************. If you believe you are the victim of fraud resulting from a job recruiting scam, please contact the FBI through the Internet Crime Complaint Center at: ******************* , or your local authorities. Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., and Otsuka Precision Health, Inc. ("Otsuka") does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any Otsuka employee directly or through Otsuka's application portal without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be considered Otsuka's sole property. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired by Otsuka as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians. If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas! Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website at ***************** Purpose and Scope: The Specialist, Quality Engineer will provide input and oversight to ensure compliant operations are effectively established and maintained through implementation, execution, and assessment of quality systems, procedures, and records to support compliant GMP operations. The Specialist, Quality Engineer will be tasked with performing a wide variety of activities to ensure that Astellas Quality requirements are being fulfilled through adherence to agency regulations (GxP) and guidance, industry best practices, local regulations, and internal policies and procedures. This position works closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Facilities, Document/Data Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control and other GxP supporting functions to ensure compliance. Essential Job Responsibilities: Provide hands on QA support and oversight to internal staff and suppliers/contractors to ensure compliance to SOPs and relevant Good Regulated Practice (GxP) requirements. Perform operations ancillary documentation review/approval, including but not limited to logbooks, work request, etc. Perform Quality oversight of calibration and maintenance programs within the CMMS Provide Quality oversight of the facility EMS program. Provide Quality oversight of Facility programs such as pest control and access control. Provide Quality review and approval of Engineering drawings within the Engineering EDMS. Author, review, and approve controlled documents for the Quality organization and other GMP functional areas including SOPs, protocols, and reports. Quality oversight to ensure documentation generated meets internal policy, procedures and regulatory expectations. Author, execute, review, or approve Quality Management System records, including but not limited to non-conformances and change controls. May facilitate risk assessments with cross functional teams in support of projects, programs or Quality System Records. Define, track, and report quality metrics relevant to job responsibilities. Assist in the preparation and hosting of regulatory (e.g. FDA, EMA, DHHS, etc.) inspections as needed. May perform other quality assurance activities and responsibilities as assigned.

The Senior Manager, Global Product Quality - Biologics is responsible for managing quality oversight of clinical and commercial products at CMOs under contract by Otsuka to ensure that they are manufactured, packed, labelled, stored, and transported in a controlled way that is in accordance with regulatory expectations and applicable GMP/GDP quality standards. This role will provide specialized Biologics Quality Assurance support, including oversight of upstream and downstream biologics manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with biologics-specific GMP requirements. This role has global responsibility for managing clinical and commercial product quality to ensure global supply for Otsuka's patients. **** + Provides Biologics QA support for Drug Substance and Drug Product, including upstream and downstream biologics manufacturing processes, ensuring GMP compliance for cell culture, bioprocessing, purification, and formulation activities. + Responsible for the day-to-day quality oversight of assigned GMP contract manufacturers. + Responsible for the OPDC GPQ batch record review and release activities of assigned products (API, Drug Product and Final Packaged/Labeled Investigational Medicinal Product) for use in clinical studies and commercial products. + Works collaboratively with GMP Suppliers, OPDC Technical Operations, QC and Clinical Supplies Operations, and other Otsuka Companies, Affiliates and Subsidiaries as applicable in releasing R&D products for use in clinical studies and commercial supply. + Reviews/approves deviations, investigations, CAPA plans and change controls per Otsuka Policies and Procedures. Dispositions quality system records to ensure their timely initiation, execution, and closure. + Provides quality oversight for QC-related activities that support OPDC R&D products; including LIMS data, method development & validation, method transfers and testing (release, stability). + Maintains KPIs/quality metrics to monitor performance and help drive continuous improvement activities. + Negotiates quality agreements for assigned GMP Suppliers and ensures they are established per Otsuka Policies and Procedures. + Participates in audits of GMP Suppliers to ensure compliance with local and global requirements as well as applicable regulatory requirements. + Works collaboratively with local and global Otsuka departments and GMP Suppliers in support of regulatory submissions for OPDC R&D products. Performs quality reviews of CMC sections of regulatory submissions. + Authors and maintains Standard Operating Procedures, Working Practices and Job Aids. + Works collaboratively within the Global Quality and other functional areas across Otsuka Affiliates and Subsidiaries ensure Compliance with local and global requirements and regulatory requirements. + Interfaces with project teams supporting research and development projects to assure that the goals set by the team as they relate to potential suppliers are consistent with global and local quality objectives and relevant governmental requirements. **Qualifications** Required + Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or related Science. + Four years of combined experience in pharmaceutical/medical device industry as a manager in Manufacturing, QA or QC role supporting GMP activities for Investigational Medicinal Products or Commercial Products. + Two to three years of quality experience in managing CMOs/CDMOs (or experience in internal/external auditing). + Proven experience with biologics GMP DS and DP manufacturing, including upstream (cell culture, bioreactors) and downstream (purification, filtration, formulation) processes.as well small molecule manufacturing. + Ability to handle interactions and resolve issues with internal customers and GMP suppliers in a tactful, professional, and effective manner. + Experience in using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). + Experience in using TrackWise. + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. + Technical Writing Experience: writing Investigations and performing root cause analysis. + Thorough understanding of GMP requirements and the Drug Development process. + Knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Parts 210 and 211. + Experience with Pre Approval Inspections for NDAs and BLAs. + Analytical problem solving and decision-making skills. + Ability to identify gaps/risks and propose corrective and preventative actions. + Position requires approximately 20% domestic travel; Occasional international travel may also be expected. Preferred + Experience with quality oversight of controlled substances. **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. Minimum $131,153.00 - Maximum $196,075.00, 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. Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; ********************************************* . **Disclaimer:** This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. 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) . **Statement Regarding Job Recruiting Fraud Scams** At Otsuka we take security and protection of your personal information very seriously. Please be aware individuals may approach you and falsely present themselves as our employees or representatives. They may use this false pretense to try to gain access to your personal information or acquire money from you by offering fictitious employment opportunities purportedly on our behalf. Please understand, Otsuka will **never** ask for financial information of any kind or for payment of money during the job application process. We do not require any financial, credit card or bank account information and/or any payment of any kind to be considered for employment. We will also not offer you money to buy equipment, software, or for any other purpose during the job application process. If you are being asked to pay or offered money for equipment fees or some other application processing fee, even if claimed you will be reimbursed, this is not Otsuka. These claims are fraudulent and you are strongly advised to exercise caution when you receive such an offer of employment. Otsuka will also never ask you to download a third-party application in order to communicate about a legitimate job opportunity. Scammers may also send offers or claims from a fake email address or from Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc, and not from an official Otsuka email address. Please take extra caution while examining such an email address, as the scammers may misspell an official Otsuka email address and use a slightly modified version duplicating letters. To ensure that you are communicating about a legitimate job opportunity at Otsuka, please only deal directly with Otsuka through its official Otsuka Career website ******************************************************* . Otsuka will not be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages or expenses resulting from job recruiting scams. If you suspect a position is fraudulent, please contact Otsuka's call center at: ************. If you believe you are the victim of fraud resulting from a job recruiting scam, please contact the FBI through the Internet Crime Complaint Center at: ******************* , or your local authorities. Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., and Otsuka Precision Health, Inc. ("Otsuka") does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any Otsuka employee directly or through Otsuka's application portal without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be considered Otsuka's sole property. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired by Otsuka as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

**Customer Engagement Model** Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. has launched a new customer engagement approach designed to better deliver on patient, caregiver, and HCP needs in an evolving healthcare environment. The new model is built around where patients get their care-locally, with the intent to better serve patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers, delivering a higher quality experience that ultimately is focused on improving patient care. The local "ecosystem approach" creates a unified focus among account management, medical, patient access and market access to engage local healthcare systems and identify opportunities to improve the patient experience. Through this matrix model, customers will now experience more coordinated and seamless care with digital-enabled support to bridge care gaps. In Otsuka's evolved customer engagement model, a Health Science Associates (HSA) will engage HCPs through a variety of in-person, virtual and digital tools, offering expanded expertise regarding products and the approved conditions they treat. Otsuka's Clinical & Scientific Liaison (CSL) will provide deep clinical expertise on-demand and will engage healthcare providers to offer personalized education on disease state, thought leadership and real-world evidence. A Patient Education Liaison (PEL) works to inform, educate, and enhance the experience of patients throughout their care continuum. The HSAs are led by Ecosystem Leads and grouped into regional areas. Ecosystem Leads are led by Regional Leads with significant autonomy to assess unique market priorities and customize decisions that reflect local customer needs. In the future, Otsuka will also be shifting to a team-based approach to drive customer engagement quality, accountability, and cohesion around patients and healthcare providers. Ultimately, it is all about putting customers at the center of everything they do. **Position Overview** **- Medical** **Science Liaison** **(Senior Manager)** As an integral member of the ecosystem team for Otsuka's new ecosystem-based customer engagement model, the Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Sr Mgr contributes to the development of the ecosystem strategic business plan and identifies key stakeholders that are vital to the ecosystem. The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a credible partner responsible for providing clinical, scientific and health economic information related to disease states and the appropriate utilization of approved Otsuka products within an ecosystem. This field-based position will engage with Key Influencers (KIs), Local Practice Leaders (LPLs), healthcare providers, and patients' groups within their ecosystem, to further patient outcomes aligned with the overarching objectives of Otsuka. In collaboration with their ecosystem partners, CSLs contribute to the customization of the region business strategy to meet local ecosystem needs and are responsible for the medical and educational requirements of their customers. In addition, CSLs may be responsible for covering multiple products within a therapeutic area, as well as engaging in broad clinical and scientific discussions that impact patient care, resulting in rich customer insights shared within the ecosystem. **There are 2 positions available** **Key Activities and Responsibilities** + As part of the ecosystem team contributes a clinical and scientific perspective to the local execution plan that addresses ecosystem, and customer challenges, issues, and opportunities, to bring about improved patient care and outcomes. This extends to include coordination around execution of field activities. + Build, cultivate, and leverage external relationships with key scientific and medical customers and organizations within their ecosystem to ensure strong understanding of evolving healthcare trends, disease state, Otsuka products, systems, and services across the ecosystem landscape, including KIs, LPLs, Key Decision Makers (KDMs) and Patient Advocacy. + Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the ecosystem to ensure alignment with Otsuka's patient-centric strategy and priorities, including provision and delivery of optimal patient care. + To be a credible source of evidence-based information that demonstrates the value of Otsuka and its products from the clinical, economic, and humanistic standpoint and works in partnership with providers, payers, and other key stakeholders to apply practical real-world solutions to improve patient outcomes. + Build and cultivate important internal working relationships across the matrix team to ensure an enterprise approach when working with customers. Be accountable to regional Field Medical Affairs leadership to shape and execute on local medical strategies within planned timelines. + Actively contribute to planning, content development, and dissemination of disease state information to customers in the field on a regular basis using the remote customer engagement platform. + Disseminate disease state and healthcare landscape information to customers in the field on a regular basis utilizing remote customer engagement platform. + Responsible for delivering the training and evaluation of promotional and disease state speakers. + Serve as part of Otsuka's internal speaker bureau in support of product educational needs across the ecosystem. + Collect and submit medical insights that drive decision making and prioritization of evidence generation efforts and healthcare solutions, including sharing at the local ecosystem level. + Assist with Otsuka's clinical trials program, including registrational, post-marketing and Investigator-Sponsored Trials (ISTs), health economic outcomes research, other specific medical collaborations; provide clinical expertise and feedback regarding operational management of clinical trials to ensure optimal site selection and performance. + Support other areas of the organization including Safety & Pharmacovigilance for investigation of safety-related issues, Sales Training medical education on an ongoing basis including new hire and POAs, and the Field Medical Center of Excellence for mentoring and sharing of best practices. **Qualifications** + Advanced degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Biological Sciences, Health Services Research or Public Health, (PharmD., M.D., PhD. or D.Ph.) is required. + Relevant therapeutic area knowledge is required. + Understanding of the interconnectivity of health systems, overall delivery of patient care and experience working with healthcare professionals and other decision makers. + Minimum of 3-5 years related work experience (clinical, health system or industry) + Outstanding business acumen; knows the industry, Otsuka's business model and value proposition, key competitors, and other marketplace factors/dynamics. Able to identify solutions with the overall goal of improved patient outcomes. + Excellent communication and collaboration skills; exhibits professional maturity, confidence, and competence. Strong conflict resolution skills: proven ability to achieve conflict resolution effectively and quickly with affected parties and work in a cross-functional environment. + Knows how to summarize and communicate complex information and business objectives in a concise and effective way during presentations and other interactions. + Understanding of industry legal, regulatory, and compliance landscape + Ability to work in an ambiguous environment undergoing transformation. + Demonstrates behaviors aligned with the Otsuka Corporate Brand including Perseverance, Unconventional Thinking, and Humility. + Business travel, by air or car, up to 70% of time depending upon size of ecosystem. + Preferred living location is key city in ecosystem. **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. Minimum $146,955.00 - Maximum $219,650.00, 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. Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; ********************************************* . **Disclaimer:** This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. 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) . **Statement Regarding Job Recruiting Fraud Scams** At Otsuka we take security and protection of your personal information very seriously. Please be aware individuals may approach you and falsely present themselves as our employees or representatives. They may use this false pretense to try to gain access to your personal information or acquire money from you by offering fictitious employment opportunities purportedly on our behalf. Please understand, Otsuka will **never** ask for financial information of any kind or for payment of money during the job application process. We do not require any financial, credit card or bank account information and/or any payment of any kind to be considered for employment. We will also not offer you money to buy equipment, software, or for any other purpose during the job application process. If you are being asked to pay or offered money for equipment fees or some other application processing fee, even if claimed you will be reimbursed, this is not Otsuka. These claims are fraudulent and you are strongly advised to exercise caution when you receive such an offer of employment. Otsuka will also never ask you to download a third-party application in order to communicate about a legitimate job opportunity. Scammers may also send offers or claims from a fake email address or from Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc, and not from an official Otsuka email address. Please take extra caution while examining such an email address, as the scammers may misspell an official Otsuka email address and use a slightly modified version duplicating letters. To ensure that you are communicating about a legitimate job opportunity at Otsuka, please only deal directly with Otsuka through its official Otsuka Career website ******************************************************* . Otsuka will not be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages or expenses resulting from job recruiting scams. If you suspect a position is fraudulent, please contact Otsuka's call center at: ************. If you believe you are the victim of fraud resulting from a job recruiting scam, please contact the FBI through the Internet Crime Complaint Center at: ******************* , or your local authorities. Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., and Otsuka Precision Health, Inc. ("Otsuka") does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any Otsuka employee directly or through Otsuka's application portal without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be considered Otsuka's sole property. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired by Otsuka as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Under the direction of the Director/Associate Director of Clinical Management, the Senior Clinical Study Manager is responsible for the oversight and management of Otsuka clinical studies, including coordination with other relevant parties (e.g., other Otsuka departments, external service providers (ESPs), etc.). Responsibilities include the planning, execution and completion of clinical trials according to applicable regulations and guidance; ICH Guidelines Good Clinical Practices (GCP), and Otsuka SOPs, within agreed-upon timeframes and budget. **** - Provides oversight and management of clinical studies at Otsuka, including planning, execution, and completion of clinical trials according to all applicable regulations and guidance, ICH/GCP, and Otsuka SOPs. - Contribute to the development and review of all critical clinical study documents, including clinical protocols, informed consent forms, or other study-related clinical documents. - Provide input into and approval of the identification, evaluation, and selection of CROs, outside vendors (e.g., central labs, central IRB, IVRS, etc.), and investigative sites. - Provide leadership and guidance to clinical team to ensure all clinical study activities are completed in accordance with applicable regulations and guidance; ICH GCP, and Otsuka SOPs. - Communicates and coordinates clinical project-related activities and progress across all relevant cross-functional departments. - Provide management personnel with timely updates on progress and changes in scope, schedule, and resources as required. - Participate in forecasting study expenditures and resourcing needs. - Ensure internal clinical team and vendors manage and monitor study-related budget and expenses to meet forecast. - Provide timely communication of any variances in budget forecast to the Director/Associate Director. - Establish communication flow with CRO and investigative sites to maximize compliance with study protocol. - Provide oversight of ESP in its conduct of the day-to-day operations of assigned trial(s), as assigned. - Participates in ongoing review of clinical trial data focusing on data integrity, trending and consistency. - Supports project level inspection readiness activities, including responsibility for ensuring the completeness, timeliness and quality of the TMF. - Serve as Clinical Management representative for review of protocols within and across portfolios, as assigned. - Participate in program-level risk mitigation strategies and collaborate with ESPs on study-level risk mitigation and management activities. - Represent Clinical Management in departmental and cross-functional initiatives, as assigned. - Leads and/or contributes to assigned departmental, ESP and corporate standardization and continuous improvement efforts. - May have supervisory responsibilities including: + Coordinating the training and onboarding of new employee(s) on corporate culture, corporate goals/vision and departmental policies and processes. + Assuring compliance with departmental, SOP, compliance, and corporate training + Ensuring assigned staff have access to all required materials, systems, and training to complete job responsibilities. + Setting clear performance expectations and individual development plans and providing specific and frequent feedback to the employee on his/her performance. - Performs other duties, as assigned. **Qualifications/ Required** Knowledge/ Experience and Skills: - Comprehensive knowledge of clinical operations, drug development process, roles, and responsibilities of individuals within the project team, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and GCP/ICH regulations. - Thorough knowledge of contract research organizations (CROs), outsourcing, and evaluation of work performed against vendor Statement of Work (SOW). - Strong understanding of the clinical and scientific basis for assigned clinical program, with the ability to translate that knowledge in operational management. - Strong understanding of global regulatory requirements. - Strong communication, organization, planning, analytical, problem solving, and people management skills. - Demonstrated experience with working with the Microsoft suite of programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) - Good understanding of clinical trial related software (e.g., eCRFs, IRT, CTMS, etc.). - Ability to travel up to 25%. **Educational Qualifications** Required: - Bachelor's Degree or Registered Nurse (RN). Minimum of 10 years industry experience with seven (7) years in clinical trial management experience. Preferred: - Previous supervisory experience. **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. Minimum $150,034.00 - Maximum $224,250.00, 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. Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; ********************************************* . **Disclaimer:** This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. 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) . **Statement Regarding Job Recruiting Fraud Scams** At Otsuka we take security and protection of your personal information very seriously. Please be aware individuals may approach you and falsely present themselves as our employees or representatives. They may use this false pretense to try to gain access to your personal information or acquire money from you by offering fictitious employment opportunities purportedly on our behalf. Please understand, Otsuka will **never** ask for financial information of any kind or for payment of money during the job application process. We do not require any financial, credit card or bank account information and/or any payment of any kind to be considered for employment. We will also not offer you money to buy equipment, software, or for any other purpose during the job application process. If you are being asked to pay or offered money for equipment fees or some other application processing fee, even if claimed you will be reimbursed, this is not Otsuka. These claims are fraudulent and you are strongly advised to exercise caution when you receive such an offer of employment. Otsuka will also never ask you to download a third-party application in order to communicate about a legitimate job opportunity. Scammers may also send offers or claims from a fake email address or from Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc, and not from an official Otsuka email address. Please take extra caution while examining such an email address, as the scammers may misspell an official Otsuka email address and use a slightly modified version duplicating letters. To ensure that you are communicating about a legitimate job opportunity at Otsuka, please only deal directly with Otsuka through its official Otsuka Career website ******************************************************* . Otsuka will not be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages or expenses resulting from job recruiting scams. If you suspect a position is fraudulent, please contact Otsuka's call center at: ************. If you believe you are the victim of fraud resulting from a job recruiting scam, please contact the FBI through the Internet Crime Complaint Center at: ******************* , or your local authorities. Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., and Otsuka Precision Health, Inc. ("Otsuka") does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any Otsuka employee directly or through Otsuka's application portal without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be considered Otsuka's sole property. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired by Otsuka as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Associate Director will serve as a key member of the Learning Center of Excellence within Global Quality, responsible for designing, implementing, and sustaining high-impact training programs for Commercial and General & Administrative (G&A) functions. This role ensures that learning strategies align with regulatory requirements, corporate standards, and business objectives, fostering a culture of compliance, quality, and continuous improvement across global operations **Key Responsibilities:** + **Learning Strategy & Design** + Develop and execute a comprehensive training strategy for Commercial and G&A teams in alignment with Global Quality standards and business priorities. + Partner with functional leaders to identify learning needs, compliance gaps, and performance improvement opportunities. + **Program Development & Delivery** + Design engaging, scalable, and compliant learning solutions (e.g., instructor-led, virtual, e-learning) tailored to diverse audiences. + Oversee the creation and maintenance of training content, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and adherence to regulatory guidelines. + **Governance & Compliance** + Ensure all training programs meet global regulatory requirements and internal quality standards. + Monitor training effectiveness and maintain audit-ready documentation for inspections. + **Stakeholder Engagement** + Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Commercial, HR, Legal, and IT, to drive adoption and continuous improvement of learning initiatives. + Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on training trends, compliance risks, and capability-building strategies. + **Metrics & Continuous Improvement** + Define KPIs and leverage data analytics to measure training impact and drive enhancements. + Stay current with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to evolve learning programs **Qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in Life Sciences, Education, Organizational Development, or related field preferred. + 8+ years of experience in learning and development, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry. + Strong understanding of R&D functions and the regulatory landscape (GxP, ICH, FDA, EMA, etc.). + Proven ability to design and deliver impactful learning programs using adult learning principles. + Experience with learning technologies (e.g., LMS, virtual learning platforms) and data-driven training strategies. + Proven experience designing and implementing global training programs for Commercial and G&A functions. + Expertise in instructional design, adult learning principles, and digital learning technologies. + Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills. **Preferred Attributes:** + Strategic thinker with a passion for scientific learning and development. + Agile and adaptable in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. + Strong project management and organizational skills. + Committed to fostering innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement through learning. **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. Minimum $146,955.00 - Maximum $219,650.00, 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. Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; ********************************************* . **Disclaimer:** This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. 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) . **Statement Regarding Job Recruiting Fraud Scams** At Otsuka we take security and protection of your personal information very seriously. Please be aware individuals may approach you and falsely present themselves as our employees or representatives. They may use this false pretense to try to gain access to your personal information or acquire money from you by offering fictitious employment opportunities purportedly on our behalf. Please understand, Otsuka will **never** ask for financial information of any kind or for payment of money during the job application process. We do not require any financial, credit card or bank account information and/or any payment of any kind to be considered for employment. We will also not offer you money to buy equipment, software, or for any other purpose during the job application process. If you are being asked to pay or offered money for equipment fees or some other application processing fee, even if claimed you will be reimbursed, this is not Otsuka. These claims are fraudulent and you are strongly advised to exercise caution when you receive such an offer of employment. Otsuka will also never ask you to download a third-party application in order to communicate about a legitimate job opportunity. Scammers may also send offers or claims from a fake email address or from Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc, and not from an official Otsuka email address. Please take extra caution while examining such an email address, as the scammers may misspell an official Otsuka email address and use a slightly modified version duplicating letters. To ensure that you are communicating about a legitimate job opportunity at Otsuka, please only deal directly with Otsuka through its official Otsuka Career website ******************************************************* . Otsuka will not be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages or expenses resulting from job recruiting scams. If you suspect a position is fraudulent, please contact Otsuka's call center at: ************. If you believe you are the victim of fraud resulting from a job recruiting scam, please contact the FBI through the Internet Crime Complaint Center at: ******************* , or your local authorities. Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., and Otsuka Precision Health, Inc. ("Otsuka") does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any Otsuka employee directly or through Otsuka's application portal without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be considered Otsuka's sole property. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired by Otsuka as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Field Force Effectiveness team at Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. plays a highly visible role in optimizing the performance of the sales and marketing efforts, for the field sales teams. As a result, Systems Training plays a key role in ensuring that the sales force understands how to effectively utilize our technology to enhance customer interactions, optimize selling opportunities and provide insight on our business processes that support our business. The Senior Manager of National Systems Training work with the field sales teams to design, develop and deliver new hire systems tech training on our InGenius (CRM System), ORION (Field Reporting) and Business Planning system across all brands. The role is also responsible or continual training on system enhancements and capabilities for the organization. In addition, the role will require system training content updates and cross collaboration between systems owners and multiple departments such as compliance, operations, IT, sales leadership, and marketing partners. The Senior Manager of National Systems Training will report to the Director, of Marketing and Sales Technologies and partner closely Training & Development & Home Office functions. In addition, the role will work with our internal Field Force Effectiveness points to identify user experience improvements and capabilities that better support a seamless customer interaction in the field. **Core Responsibilities:** + New Hire system training CRM, Field Reporting and Business Planning across all commercial sales teams + Responsible for developing and updating training materials and curriculum to reflect system enhancements + Provide ongoing training on system enhancements to support the field sales teams + Coordinate with Field Training and Development teams on New Hire Training content and agenda + Identify key user experience insights and ongoing system training opportunities collected from field ride observations + Incorporate business processes education in training sessions to support Otsuka's ways of working + Work closely with the Field Force Effectiveness team to identify user experience improvements + Partner with system owners to design training content to support enhancements and new capabilities + Develop pull through strategies to support ongoing system and business process learnings for the field. Such as Specialty Attestation, Customer Affiliations, Precall and Post Call Planning, Field Reporting Insights etc. + Work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to define training needs and requirements **Qualifications:** Required + Bachelor's degree: MBA or other related graduate degree preferred + Ability to communicate technical information in a way that is easy to understand for the field and effectively identify key selling opportunities + Strong command of CRM, Field Reporting and Business Planning systems and the ability to train on them + Previous experience in a Region or Ecosystem point role that supports training and coaching field team members + Ability to work in an ambiguous environment undergoing transformation + Excellent communication, collaboration, facilitation, and presentation skills + Possess a growth mindset that is open to development & coaching and willing to challenge the statue quo + Proven track record for consistently meeting or exceeding performance goals + Understands and articulates healthcare compliance, legal and regulatory landscape + Technical acumen and understanding the backend systems + Experience selecting and managing training vendors + Abilify to create content in PowerPoint or other tools Preferred + Previous experience in a field leadership or coaching role that supports business acumen development of the sales team members + Experience as a training in the pharmaceutical industry + Understanding of principles of instructional design and adult learning theory + Experience with putting material through the Promotional, Regulatory and Compliance Review Process **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. Minimum $150,034.00 - Maximum $224,250.00, 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. Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; ********************************************* . **Disclaimer:** This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. 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) . **Statement Regarding Job Recruiting Fraud Scams** At Otsuka we take security and protection of your personal information very seriously. Please be aware individuals may approach you and falsely present themselves as our employees or representatives. They may use this false pretense to try to gain access to your personal information or acquire money from you by offering fictitious employment opportunities purportedly on our behalf. Please understand, Otsuka will **never** ask for financial information of any kind or for payment of money during the job application process. We do not require any financial, credit card or bank account information and/or any payment of any kind to be considered for employment. We will also not offer you money to buy equipment, software, or for any other purpose during the job application process. If you are being asked to pay or offered money for equipment fees or some other application processing fee, even if claimed you will be reimbursed, this is not Otsuka. These claims are fraudulent and you are strongly advised to exercise caution when you receive such an offer of employment. Otsuka will also never ask you to download a third-party application in order to communicate about a legitimate job opportunity. Scammers may also send offers or claims from a fake email address or from Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc, and not from an official Otsuka email address. Please take extra caution while examining such an email address, as the scammers may misspell an official Otsuka email address and use a slightly modified version duplicating letters. To ensure that you are communicating about a legitimate job opportunity at Otsuka, please only deal directly with Otsuka through its official Otsuka Career website ******************************************************* . Otsuka will not be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages or expenses resulting from job recruiting scams. If you suspect a position is fraudulent, please contact Otsuka's call center at: ************. If you believe you are the victim of fraud resulting from a job recruiting scam, please contact the FBI through the Internet Crime Complaint Center at: ******************* , or your local authorities. Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., and Otsuka Precision Health, Inc. ("Otsuka") does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any Otsuka employee directly or through Otsuka's application portal without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be considered Otsuka's sole property. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired by Otsuka as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.