Associate Medical Director, Global Medical Strategy

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.)

. Contribute to development and execution of global medical affairs strategies and tactical plans for assigned assets and indications .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $169,222 - $253,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Medical Affairs Strategy, including evidence generation, scientific communications, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in managing cross-functional initiatives and translating scientific insights into actionable recommendations.

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Medical Affairs Strategy DevelopmentEvidence Generation ActivitiesScientific CommunicationsProject ManagementStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Evidence GenerationScientific Data EvaluationMedical Strategy ExecutionPharmaceutical Development KnowledgePublication PlanningClinical Data SynthesisLaunch ExperiencePsychiatry Therapeutic Area Knowledge

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationVerbal Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

VeevaMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

MDDOPharmDPhD

Industry Keywords

Medical AffairsCross-Functional CollaborationAdvisory BoardsScientific EngagementReal-World Evidence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to development and execution of global medical affairs strategies and tactical plans for assigned assets and indications
Support annual medical planning and development of measurable medical objectives, key initiatives, and success metrics
Monitor, evaluate, and synthesize scientific, clinical, and competitive insights
Support lifecycle management, launch readiness, and indication expansion planning
Identify evidence gaps and prioritize evidence generation opportunities
Contribute to evidence generation plans, secondary analyses, publications, real-world evidence, and scientific communications
Develop and maintain relationships with external experts and stakeholders
Support advisory boards, expert consultations, and scientific engagement activities
Support publication planning, congress activities, scientific narratives, communication platforms, and medical education materials
Ensure scientific accuracy, consistency, and alignment across medical affairs deliverables
Represent Medical Affairs on cross-functional asset teams and strategic initiatives
Partner with Commercial, Clinical Development, Regulatory, Global Integrated Evidence & Innovation, Market Access, and other functions
Lead assigned medical affairs projects and workstreams
Collect and analyze insights from external experts, scientific meetings, emerging data, and the broader treatment landscape
Translate insights into actionable recommendations and communicate strategic implications to internal stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD, DO, PharmD, or PhD in a relevant life sciences discipline required
Minimum of 4 years of experience in Medical Affairs Strategy
Ability to contribute to medical strategy development and execute cross-functional initiatives
Experience supporting evidence generation activities, scientific communications, publications, and/or external expert engagement
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical development, Medical Affairs functions, and applicable industry regulations
Ability to critically evaluate and synthesize scientific and clinical data to inform medical and business decisions
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment
Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills; ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently
Experience working with external experts, advisory boards, and scientific meetings
Launch and/or pre-launch experience
Experience in psychiatry therapeutic area preferred
Proficiency with Veeva and Microsoft Office applications preferred

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
Other company-provided benefits
Incentive opportunity