Director, Global Clinical Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. invites applications for a Director, Global Clinical Development within OPDC-GCD to design and oversee clinical programs for CNS and digital medicine products, spanning early to late development for global markets.

This role leads cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure safety, efficacy and timely regulatory strategies. You will prepare GDCP strategies, signoff on NDA submissions, guide lifecycle management, and travel up to 30% to sites and

Qualifications

• A clinician (M.D., or D.O.) with possible additional degrees; exceptions considered with a team clinician.
• Pharma industry or translational clinical research experience; level varies by role.
• Strong knowledge of clinical medicine and science management.
• Excellent written and oral communication; proficient with MS Office.
• Experience leading teams; personnel management helpful.
• Deep understanding of drug development and clinical trials.
• Flexible across therapeutic areas and stages of development.
• Knowledge of biostatistics, pharmacology, data management and medical writing.
• Understanding global regulatory requirements; regulatory filings experience is a plus.
• Willingness to travel ~30% internationally.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee clinical research programs and protocols.
• Advise on optimizing trial objectives, designs and protocols.
• Serve as internal medical/scientific consultant across departments and CROs.
• Author GDCP strategies and oversee essential trials for safety and efficacy.
• Interpret Phase I–IV results for NDA submissions.
• Sign NDA submissions and clinical study/safety documents.
• Guide product life cycle management and pursue innovations.
• Provide clinical input to vendor/CRO governance and oversight.
• Support regulatory filings and provide clear, concise communications.
• Willingness to travel 30% as needed.

Skills

Clinical development

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory filings

Biostatistics

Pharmacology

Travel readiness

Education

MD/DO

PhD/MPH/MBA (optional)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Remote

Full time

R11668

Job Description

• Within Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. exists Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC) a U.S.A. subsidiary exists the Global Clinical Development (GCD) department.

• OPDC-GCD are a group of physicians and scientists who lead clinical development activities for Otsuka’s global health-care products.

• Our team is collaborative, innovative with a mantra of “acting as though the company was our own.”

• Our responsibilities range from due-diligence evaluations, where we stress-test others’ development plans, to development and implementation of our own global development & commercialization plans (GDCP).

• The GDCP translates basic research and preclinical pharmacology & toxicology into a streamlined plan for first in man, proof of mechanism, registrational and post-approval trials.

• Its goal is to efficiently evaluate the product’s potential and probability of success, support an effective commercial launch and plan for meaningful innovations to improve or expand the value of the initial product for our global customers (patients, prescribers and payors).

Detailed Description of Duties

• Otsuka is seeking a Director, Global Clinical Development 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 CNS and Digital Medicine products at different stages of development for a global health-care market. The specific duties assigned to the r 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 an internal 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.

Detailed Description of Required Qualifications

• A clinician (M.D., or D.O.) preferably a nephrologist or immunologist including prior management experience (direct or indirect). Supplementary degrees (e.g., Ph.D., M.P.H., M.B.A.) are a plus. In exceptional circumstances, 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.

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or in academic translational clinical research (as a general guideline, 1-3 years for Associate Director level; 3-6 years for Director and 6-9 years for Senior Director levels 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.

• 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 (Associate Director/Director/Senior Director).

• An advanced understanding of drug development principles and clinical trial implementation, management and reporting is 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 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.

• Working knowledge of the principles of health value creation, including financial assessment (e.g., net present value), project planning and budgeting, market research and commercialization strategies.

• Dedication to assigned, developed projects and project goals. This includes an appreciation of the principles applied in setting and achieving corporate goals through matrixed teamwork in a compliant, regulated business setting.

• Willingness to travel 30% of time, over weekends and ability to travel internationally.

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.

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
• paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits

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.

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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.

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