Associate Director, Global Medical Affairs Strategy, CNS

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.)

. Support Medical Directors and Franchise Leads in driving strategic and tactical excellence for assigned Otsuka assets .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $169,222 - $253,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Medical Affairs with a focus on kidney disease and/or immunology, including strategic execution, project management, and compliance with pharmaceutical regulations. Proficient in developing educational materials and conducting evidence generation activities to support product lifecycle management.

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MD/DO, PharmD, Or PhD In Life Sciences4+ Years Experience In Pharmaceutical Industry Medical AffairsClinical Development ExperienceKnowledge Of Medical Affairs Systems Including VeevaExcellent Communication And Interpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementContent CreationData Gap AnalysisLiterature SearchesMedical Input Into Product DevelopmentPromotional Medical Content ReviewEvidence Generation ActivitiesEducational Objectives Development

Soft Skills

Collaborative Work StyleLeadership In Matrixed EnvironmentPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS ExcelMS OutlookMS PowerPointVeevaKOL Mapping Solutions

Industry Keywords

Medical AffairsKidney DiseaseImmunologyCNSPhase IV StudiesInvestigator-Initiated TrialsPromotional Review CommitteeRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Medical Directors and Franchise Leads in driving strategic and tactical excellence for assigned Otsuka assets
Execute and implement Medical Affairs strategy as a key member of cross-functional teams
Collaborate with regional affiliates and provide strong project management
Serve as a subject matter expert in content creation, strategic and tactical discussions, and presentations
Support Medical Affairs research execution, including Phase IV studies and investigator-initiated trials
Collaborate with Medical Affairs colleagues to develop and execute asset strategy and tactics
Assist product and therapeutic area experts in internal and external venues, including sub-teams, advisory boards, and steering committees
Provide medical input into product development and promotion across the asset lifecycle
Review disease strategy plans, publications, and external educational materials for scientific and clinical quality
Review promotional medical content for accuracy as part of the Promotional Review Committee
Track priority Medical Affairs tactics and performance against goals and budget
Develop data gap analyses and scientific communication priorities
Conduct literature searches and prepare data summaries
Coordinate training for commercial personnel
Provide direction for medical information specialists
Support Medical Affairs evidence generation activities
Develop educational objectives and review medical education grant requests

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD/DO, PharmD, or PhD in life sciences required
4+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry Medical Affairs with expertise in kidney disease and/or immunology OR CNS preferred
Experience in Clinical Development and/or Medical Communications Agencies may substitute for exceptional candidates
Launch experience preferred
Ability to work collaboratively across the organization
Demonstrated ability to successfully lead projects in a matrixed environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including experience presenting to large groups
Full understanding of rules and regulations affecting the pharmaceutical industry
Ability to apply guidelines and regulations to Medical Affairs activities
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Knowledge of Medical Affairs systems including Veeva and KOL mapping solutions an asset
Ability to travel approximately 20%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Company-provided basic life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan assistance
Generous 401(k) match
Flexible time off
Paid holidays
Paid leave programs
Incentive opportunity