Associate Director, Global Medical Affairs Strategy, CNS

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist Medical Directors and Franchise Leads in achieving strategic and tactical excellence for designated Otsuka assets.

• Implement and execute the Medical Affairs strategy as a vital member of cross-functional teams.

• Collaborate with regional affiliates while providing robust project management.

• Act as a subject matter expert in content development, strategic discussions, and presentations.

• Aid in the execution of Medical Affairs research, including Phase IV studies and investigator-initiated trials.

• Work alongside Medical Affairs colleagues to formulate and implement asset strategy and tactics.

• Support product and therapeutic area experts in various settings, including sub-teams, advisory boards, and steering committees.

• Offer medical insights into product development and promotional activities throughout the asset lifecycle.

• Evaluate disease strategy plans, publications, and external educational materials for scientific and clinical integrity.

• Assess promotional medical content for precision as part of the Promotional Review Committee.

• Monitor priority Medical Affairs tactics and performance relative to goals and budget.

• Conduct data gap analyses and prioritize scientific communication needs.

• Perform literature searches and compile data summaries.

• Organize training for commercial staff.

• Provide guidance for medical information specialists.

• Assist in Medical Affairs evidence generation initiatives.

• Create educational objectives and assess medical education grant applications.

⛳️ Requirements

• MD/DO, PharmD, or PhD in life sciences is required.

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry Medical Affairs with a focus on kidney disease and/or immunology or CNS is preferred.

• Clinical Development and/or Medical Communications Agencies experience may be acceptable for outstanding candidates.

• Experience with product launches is preferred.

• Capability to work collaboratively across the organization.

• Proven ability to lead projects successfully in a matrixed environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, including experience presenting to large audiences.

• Comprehensive understanding of the regulations impacting the pharmaceutical industry.

• Ability to apply guidelines and regulations to Medical Affairs functions.

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with Medical Affairs systems such as Veeva and KOL mapping solutions is a plus.

• Willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Company-sponsored basic life insurance.

• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

• Tuition reimbursement programs.

• Assistance with student loan repayment.

• Generous 401(k) matching contributions.

• Flexible time off policies.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid leave programs.

• Opportunity for incentives.