Director, Field Leadership Capabilities

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc.; Helena (MT); Remote; USD 186,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. seeks a Director of Field Leadership Capabilities Development to design, implement, and evaluate leadership programs for US field sales leaders.

The role partners with HR, business units, and leadership teams to deliver best-in-class development experiences that drive performance and engagement. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in leadership development, strong stakeholder management, strategic thinking, and proven program management to create scalable,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in training and development or leadership development.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem solving, and execution skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with executives and teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and facilitate field leadership development programs and processes.
• Consult with commercial leaders to identify gaps and align development initiatives.
• Address evolving workforce needs and promote inclusive leadership behaviors.
• Apply adult learning principles and innovative delivery modalities for training.
• Assess leadership gaps and co-create solutions with stakeholders.
• Develop high-potential candidates and track development plans.
• Manage budgets and vendor agreements related to development programs.
• Coordinate with HR to align with corporate leadership development programs.

Skills

Leadership development

Training & development

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Remote

Full time

R12774

JOB SUMMARY/OVERVIEW

The Director of field leadership capabilities development will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of field leadership functional/technical capability development programs for Otsuka field sales leaders. This role will partner with field sales and matrix team leadership, business unit leaders, sales managers, and HR partners to deliver best-in-class, comprehensive development training, experiences, and exposure for existing and future field leaders. The ideal candidate is an accomplished, collaborative leader who has experience working with key stakeholders at all levels of an organization, has leadership experience in various capacities and has a proven track record of executing an effective and innovative. leadership development program.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• In conjunction with internal talent partners design, build, and facilitate field leadership development programs and processes to drive in-role professional capabilities and growth and facilitate performance across the commercial organization.
• Consult and collaborate with commercial business unit leaders to understand their functional technical gaps, leadership and development needs, provide recommendations and ensure appropriate sponsorship, engagement, and alignment.
• Address the emerging needs of an ever-changing workforce and focus on the critical behaviors that leaders need to lead an engaged, successful, inclusive team.
• Leverage adult learning principles, systems thinking, and creative problem solving to evolve the learning experiences for existing and future leaders.
• Assess and manage field leadership gaps and recommend and co-create solutions with key stakeholders across the organization.
• Assist in the development of high potential candidates within the field organizations to ensure follow through on individual developmental plans with their managers.
• Leverage multiple delivery modalities to effectively deliver training.
• Partner with external vendors where appropriate and manage budget and vendor agreements.
• Partner with HR and ensure alignment and coordination with current HR corporate leadership development programs

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of experience in training and development, leadership development, or related experience with transferrable skills.
• Depth of expertise in functional technical skills/competencies required of field leaders: business acumen, data analysis, market access acumen, strategic business planning, and strategic account management
• Bachelor’s degree – Master’s degree or relevant continued education preferred.
• This role requires strategic and systems thinking, problem solving, excellent project management, and strong communication skills.
• Depth of Experience leading teams as a first and/or second line manager
• Extensive knowledge including sales, market access and home office functions

EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated performance in leadership development strategy, design, and implementation.
• Ability to establish strong presence with executives at all levels.
• Experience managing and coaching a team in different roles
• Extensive experience in the facilitation of leadership capability development programs.
• Ability to execute on multiple projects with extensive detail coordination and program management.
• Broad experience within and outside of healthcare to offer both internal expertise and external perspectives
• Ability to navigate throughout the organization to create collaborative, cross-functional solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace.
• Ability to adapt to a fast paced continually changing business and work environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.

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.

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 [e-mail].

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 [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. It’s 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.

We invite you to explore our open positions for an opportunity to join our 2,200 colleagues in the U.S. whose passion for our mission and pride in our company has earned us certification as a Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute.