Remote Director, Specialty Operations & Launch Strategy

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc.; Dover; On-site; USD 186,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. seeks a Director of Specialty Operations to lead the launch of a new ultra-orphan specialty product.

You will build and optimize an integrated operations model, aligning with brand strategy and collaborating with Brand Marketing, Access Strategy, Data & Analytics, Sales and Medical Affairs. The role requires 5–7 years in specialty operations, with a PharmD (MBA preferred) and a track record of cross-functional leadership, payer strategy, and reimbursement

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree required.
• MBA or related advanced degree preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in specialty model development/operations, preferably with product launch.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of operational strategies for specialty product launch.
• Oversee distribution, hub capabilities and pharmacy services for launch success.
• Coordinate with Brand Marketing, Access Strategy, Data & Analytics and other functions.
• Establish governance across vendors and stakeholders for aligned execution.
• Develop KPIs and dashboards to track performance and patient outcomes.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or PharmD

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. seeks a Director of Specialty Operations to lead the launch of a new ultra-orphan specialty product.

You will build and optimize an integrated operations model, aligning with brand strategy and collaborating with Brand Marketing, Access Strategy, Data & Analytics, Sales and Medical Affairs. The role requires 5–7 years in specialty operations, with a PharmD (MBA preferred) and a track record of cross-functional leadership, payer strategy, and reimbursement