Director, Global Clinical Development

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc.; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 210,000 - 313,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

401(k) match

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. is seeking a Director, Global Clinical Development (GCD) to lead the design and oversight of clinical research programs for OPDC products.

This role can be remote or based in Princeton, NJ or Rockville, MD, reporting to executive leadership. The incumbent will drive development of Rare Diseases and Immunology-focused programs, interfacing with internal teams and external regulators to advance strategy, safety, and value.

Qualifications

• A clinician (M.D., or D.O.) with specialty in genetics, metabolism, Rare Diseases, or immunology.
• Other clinical/scientific doctorates may be considered with team/consulting clinician support.
• Supplementary degrees (e.g., Ph.D., M.P.H., M.B.A.) are a plus.
• Experience in pharmaceutical industry, clinical practice, and/or translational research (1–3 years for Associate Director; 3–6+ for Director).
• Advanced understanding of drug development principles and trial implementation across Phases I–IV.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients, clinicians, regulatory and scientific leaders to optimize trial objectives, designs, and protocols.
• Serve as clinical/medical consultant to health economics, medical affairs, marketing and regulatory teams; interact with external agencies.
• Authors program strategies and oversees trials to evaluate safety, efficacy, and value of product candidates.
• Interpret and communicate Phase I–IV results for NDA submissions and regulatory discussions.
• Lead regulatory filings and provide strategic direction for written and verbal communications.
• Oversee vendor and CRO relationships; provide clinical input to governance committees.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Effective communication

Strategic thinking

Team mentorship

Education

MD/DO

PhD/MPH/MBA (plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Remote

Princeton, NJ

Rockville, MD

Full time

R12464

Otsuka is seeking an Director, Global Clinical Development (GCD) based remotely or in our Princeton, NJ or Rockville, MD offices, who will be responsible for the design and oversight of clinical research programs and protocols for OPDC products under good clinical practices (GCP).

The incumbent will be responsible for the evaluation and clinical development of Rare Diseases, or Inherited Metabolic Diseases and Specialty Medicine products at different stages of development for a global health-care market. The specific duties assigned to the Director, Global Clinical Development include the following:

• Consults with patients or their representatives, clinical, regulatory, and scientific leaders and thoughtfully applies their recommendations toward optimizing trial objectives, designs and protocols.

• Develops focused expertise to serve as a clinical/medical scientific consultant to health economic, medical affairs, marketing, regulatory, statistical and other research project team members, and to external regulatory agencies.

• Authors program strategies (i.e., GDCP) and oversees trials essential for determining the clinical safety, efficacy, medical usefulness and value of drug or medical device product candidates.

• Interprets and communicates results of Phase I-IV investigations in preparation for a new drug.

• Acts as the signatory on NDA submissions and clinical study and safety documents.

• Involved in product life cycle management from the earliest stages of development, constantly seeking innovations to add value strategically.

• Provides strategic oversight in our vendor and CRO relationships and provides clinical input into their governance committees.

• Will help lead and support regulatory filing activities and documents. Providing strategic direction and editing to provide concise, clear, and convincing argumentation in all such written and verbal communications.

Qualifications

Required

• A clinician (M.D., or D.O.) preferably a geneticist, metabolic physician or rare disease expert, or immunology background

• Highly qualified candidates with other clinical/scientific doctorates (e.g. D.M.D., D.D.S., Pharm.D., Psy.D., D.V.M., or Ph.D.) may be considered if complemented by a team or consulting clinician.

• Supplementary degrees (e.g., Ph.D., M.P.H., M.B.A.) are a plus

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry, clinical practice experience and/o academic translational clinical research experience (as a general guideline, 1-3 years for Associate Director level; 3-6 years for Director is typically required depending on type of experience at application).

• A thorough knowledge of clinical medicine and science management. This entails defining critical objectives clearly and maintaining focus toward achieving business outcomes on time, on budget and with superior quality.

• ≥ 5 years of involvement in clinical research or drug development in an academic or industry environment across clinical activities in Phases I through IV.

• An ability to communicate effectively in meetings and via written and oral presentations is essential. This includes facility with the Microsoft suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

• Demonstrated experience leading, managing, and motivating team members (e.g., internal staff and external investigators or consultants).

• While not essential, prior personnel management experience, will support position at entry.

• An advanced understanding of drug development principles and clinical trial implementation, management and reporting are essential and will be further developed, including:

• Flexibility in working across different therapeutic areas and experience in different stages of clinical development.

• Working knowledge of associated disciplines, including immunology, biostatistics, clinical pharmacology, formulation science, data management, and medical writing.

• Complete understanding of the global regulatory requirements. Demonstrated experience in successful regulatory filings, while not essential, is an advantage.

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 $209,599.00 - Maximum $313,375.00, 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] .

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., and Otsuka Precision Health, Inc. (“Otsuka”) does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any Otsuka employee directly or through Otsuka’s application portal without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be considered Otsuka’s sole property. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired by Otsuka as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

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.