Director, Data Enablement and Reporting

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc.; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 186,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. in Princeton, NJ, seeks a Director of Data Enablement and Reporting to define and oversee the data analytics across R&D. You will lead data governance, AI readiness, and Gen AI reporting initiatives, partnering with IT, compliance, and business teams to unlock data value.

The role drives data strategy, ensures FAIR data practices, develops scalable data models, and delivers governance-enabled reporting to inform strategic decisions in R&D operations.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline such as data science, bioinformatics, statistics, CS, or related field.
• 8–10+ years in data management, governance, or related role in pharma/biotech.
• Proven track record delivering governance frameworks and regulated reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead Data Governance Strategy and Implementation across R&D, ensuring policy and regulatory alignment.
• Deliver Analytic Reporting and Data Products with governance to enable strategic insights.
• Collaborate with AI/ML teams to ensure data is trusted and ready for advanced analytics.
• Lead and develop a high-performing data and reporting team, driving culture and accountability.

Skills

Data governance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

AI readiness

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in quantitative discipline

Tools

Data lakes

Data catalogs

DSPM tools

Job description

Princeton, NJ

Full time

R11284

Job Summary

The Director of Data Enablement and Reporting is a strategic leader in DnA and will define, execute, and oversee the data enablement and reporting analytics across the R&D organization. This role is responsible for the technical implementation of programs related to the use of data in various initiatives on data and support information governance policies. The Director will drive R&D data strategy to enable a data-centric culture and ensure data is "AI-ready" by adhering to FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable), and collaborate closely with AI, data science, engineering, and business teams to unlock the value of R&D data while also ensuring that all data related compliance needs are met. This role will leverage internal Data Science and AI team and DnA pillars to deliver reporting analytics and serve as the lead for enabling AI readiness of R&D data, its quality, clinical trial reporting and analytics. The role will also be responsible for providing advanced reporting through Gen AI solutions to stakeholders while relying on technical team to develop Gen BI solutions.

The role will partner with various stakeholders in R&D, Biostatistics, Clinical Data Management, Statistical Programming, Real World Data Analytics, Data Enablement or Governance, IT to ensure that initiatives leverage foundational capabilities as well as inform of needs in data enablement and reporting.

Job Description

Data Governance Strategy and Implementation

• Develop, champion, and execute the R&D data strategy roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., GxP, HIPAA, GDPR).

• Design and operationalize a fit-for-purpose data governance framework, including policies, standards, data ownership models, and stewardship across R&D functions (e.g., Clinical Operations, Research, Regulatory, Safety).

• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of key data governance as well as data capabilities towards AI readiness, including metadata management, semantic annotations for internal and external data, data cataloging, and data lineage tracking.

• Establish data quality standards, define quality metrics (KPIs), and lead remediation initiatives to ensure high data integrity, completeness, and accuracy. Provide metrics on the readiness of data for its use in AI and Data Science solutions.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their processes, AI needs, and convert them to prioritized AI portfolio in the domain of responsibility

• Collaborate closely with Ethics and Compliance, Data Privacy, Information Security, IT and various R&D business functions to develop and deliver data strategy that is aligned to Otsuka priorities on leveraging and protecting data assets.

• Leverage deep understanding of variety of R&D data (Clinical trials, Textual data, Clinical data, safety, etc.) to develop pragmatic operational AI use cases; these may include analytics, traditional AI/ML, or Gen AI

Analytic Reporting and Data Product Delivery

• Partner with R&D business owners and leadership to identify and deliver high-impact, governed data products and analytical reporting that support strategic insights and operational efficiency.

• Collaborate with Data Science and AI Engineering teams to build scalable data models, data lakes, and visualization tools that enable self-service analytics and advanced data applications.

• Establish and monitor service level agreements (SLAs) and usage metrics for data products and reporting dashboards, continuously improving their value and adoption.

• Communicate data governance priorities, reporting metrics, and value realization to executive leadership and business stakeholders.

AI and Data Science Collaboration

• Act as a business liaison for AI and Data Science teams, translating functional R&D requirements into actionable data and governance initiatives in the areas of responsibility, such as clinical operations and management

• Collaborate with AI/ML teams to ensure the data is trusted, compliant, and ready for use in advanced analytics and AI applications.

• Identify and evaluate opportunities to leverage AI technologies to automate reporting analytics and governance workflows, such as metadata tagging and data quality checks.

• Collaborate with Enterprise wide Data and Information initiatives to deliver on Otsuka’s Data, AI, reporting analytics, and information utilization, and governance goals

Leadership and Stakeholder Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of data and reporting professionals, fostering a culture of ethical governance and continuous learning.

• Drive a data and AI awareness culture change across R&D to embed data ownership and stewardship into business processes and to treat data as a shared corporate asset. Ensure

• Lead analytics and reporting for Clinical Trial operations

Qualifications/ Required

Knowledge/ Experience and Skills:

• Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative discipline such as Data Science, Bioinformatics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.

• 8-10+ years of experience in data management, data governance, stakeholder management or a related role within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences industry.

• Proven track record of defining, implementing, and operationalizing data governance frameworks and delivering strategic reporting in a regulated (GxP) environment.

• Deep understanding of R&D data and information domains (e.g., clinical trials, drug development, external real-world data, genomics, and other digital/device and sensor data), data standards (e.g., CDISC), and regulatory compliance.

• Experience collaborating with data science and AI teams and a strong familiarity with the modern data stack (cloud platforms, data lakes, data catalogs). Familiarity with modern DSPM, and Data Governance solutions

• Excellent leadership, communication, and change management skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders across a complex, matrixed organization.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Competencies

Accountability for Results -

Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.

Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving -

Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.

Patient & Customer Centricity -

Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.

Impactful Communication -

Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.

Respectful Collaboration -

Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.

Empowered Development -

Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.

Minimum $186,489.00 - Maximum $278,875.00, plus incentive opportunity: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting pay for individuals who are hired in the role to perform in the United States. Other elements may be used to determine actual pay such as the candidate’s job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. Typically, actual pay will be positioned within the established range, rather than at its minimum or maximum. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.

Application Deadline

This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days.

Company 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, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.

Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; https://www.otsuka-us.com/careers-join-otsuka .

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation, if you are unable or limited in your ability to apply to this job opening as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Accommodation Request ([e-mail]) .

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a global healthcare company with the corporate philosophy: "Otsuka-people creating new products for better health worldwide." In the U.S., Otsuka is comprised of two companies, Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc., and Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., that share a deep commitment to the development and commercialization of innovative products in the spaces of neuroscience, nephrology, and digital medicine.

Driven by our purpose to defy limitation, so that others can too, we have an unwavering belief in doing more and transcending expectations. In going above and beyond—under any circumstances—for patients, families, providers, and for each other. Its this deep-rooted dedication that drives us to uncover answers to complex, underserved medical needs, so that patients can push past the limitations of their disease and achieve more than they thought was possible each and every day.

OPDC and OAPI are indirect subsidiaries of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company, Ltd., which is a subsidiary of Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The Otsuka group of companies employed 34,400 people worldwide and had consolidated sales of approximately USD 14.2 billion in 2023.

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