Director – U.S. Neuroscience Pipeline & Portfolio Strategy

🕒 June 29

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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

• Support U.S. market assessments for Neuroscience pipeline assets, including epidemiology, patient segmentation, unmet need identification, and pricing/reimbursement landscape evaluation. • Develop brand strategies for pipeline programs, including target product profiles (TPPs), value propositions, brand narratives, and differentiation strategies. • Partner with Global and R&D teams to shape evidence‑generation plans, ensuring clinical, real‑world, and HEOR data needs are met to support future U.S. commercialization. • Support pre‑launch planning , including patient journey mapping, early customer insights, initial access strategy considerations, and stakeholder engagement planning. • Collaborate with Business Development to assess external opportunities, providing input during due diligence, forecasting, and scenario modeling for potential assets or partnerships. • Contribute to enterprise portfolio planning , ensuring investment decisions reflect market potential, risk assessment, and alignment with corporate strategy. • Maintain deep understanding of the evolving Neuroscience landscape , including emerging science, treatment paradigms, digital therapeutics, and policy shifts that may impact commercial potential. • Develop and refine U.S. commercial forecasts for pipeline assets in collaboration with insights, analytics, and finance partners. • Champion data‑driven decision‑making to optimize portfolio value, identify risks and opportunities, and shape long‑term Neuroscience therapeutic area strategy. • Travel is expected up to 25% of the time based on business need.

🎯 Requirements

• Top-tier MBA/Ph.D in Biology, Life Sciences or Medicine desirable • 10+ years in pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare, or healthcare consulting industry inclusive of at least 2 different types of cross-functional roles/experience • 3+ years leading and translating an integrated product strategy requiring global and local alignment • US Market, launch and product lifecycle stages experience strongly preferred • Ability to interpret and synthesize pre-clinical and clinical scientific data and identify broader implications for our programs and / or specific opportunities • Demonstrated knowledge and experience working in neurology, neurodegeneration, and/or neuropsych is strongly preferred. • Experience in market forecasting, competitive analysis, and financial modeling • Working knowledge of the pharmaceutical research and development process including clinical trial design and evidence generation concepts. • Cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate with R&D, business development, and commercialization teams • Analytical mindset, with the ability to interpret data and develop strategic recommendations • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders • Experience working in a matrixed environment, managing multiple priorities and cross-functional initiatives.

🏖️ 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.