Director, Scientific Communications – CNS

🕒 July 15

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Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.)

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1001 - 5000 employees

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🏥 Healthcare

🧬 Biotechnology

Pharmaceuticals • Healthcare • Biotechnology

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U. S. ) is a prominent player in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, dedicated to creating innovative products for better health worldwide. The company comprises two main entities: Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI), which is focused on commercializing Otsuka-discovered and in-licensed products in North America, and Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC), which specializes in the clinical development and global registration of innovative healthcare solutions, particularly in the field of neuroscience.

📋 Description

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive, globally aligned medical communications strategy across assigned CNS assets • Provide input to the long-term communication priorities aligned with asset strategy, lifecycle stage, and evolving external landscape • Act as a strategic partner to senior cross-functional leaders to ensure alignment with enterprise and asset-level priorities • Ensure IMCPs are fully integrated into annual asset planning processes and aligned with broader medical and business strategies • Drive accountability for timely, high-quality execution of all IMCP deliverables • Develop and refine Scientific Communication Platform (SCP), scientific narrative, and core lexicon • Champion the adoption of emerging technologies to improve efficiency and impact • Maintain high standards of quality, consistency, and ethical communication practices

🎯 Requirements

• Advanced degree required (PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent in science, medicine, or related field) • Minimum of 10+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, or related roles within the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry • Minimum of 3-5 years of prior leadership experience, including development and management of team members • Strong experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders • Experience in the CNS therapeutic area strongly preferred.

🏖️ 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 • Paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits