Director, Global Clinical Development (CNS)

Texas Health Institute; Princeton, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Otsuka is seeking a Director, Global Clinical Development to design and oversee clinical research programs for OPDC products. The role is based in Rockville, MD or Princeton, NJ and requires a medical degree with substantial industry experience under GCP guidelines.

The candidate will supervise trials across CNS and digital medicine, interact with regulators, and shape program strategies while guiding vendor relations and cross-functional teams. Travel is expected.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent medical degree with clinical qualification.
• 6+ years in pharmaceutical industry or translational clinical research depending on experience.
• Direct or indirect management experience in a relevant setting.

Responsibilities

• Designs and oversees clinical research programs and protocols in line with GCP.
• Serves as internal medical/scientific consultant to cross-functional teams and external regulators.
• Authors program strategies and oversees trials to determine safety, efficacy, and value of product candidates.
• Leads regulatory filings and provides strategic direction for submissions.
• Manages vendor and CRO relationships and governance.
• Travel up to 30% and support global regulatory filings.

Skills

Clinical medicine knowledge

Team leadership

Effective communication

Medical writing

Strategic thinking

Education

MD/DO or equivalent medical degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

Otsuka is seeking a Director, Global Clinical Development based in our Rockville, MD or Princeton, NJ 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 CNS and Digital 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 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.

Basic Qualifications

A clinician (M.D., or D.O.) preferably a psychiatrist or neurologist 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 6+ years is typically required depending on type of experience at application.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.