Global Clinical Development Director: CNS (Remote)

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc.; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 250,000 - 388,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Life insurance

AD&D

Short-term and long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

401(k) match

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Paid leave programs

Job summary

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. seeks a Senior Director, Global Clinical Development. This remote-based or Rockville, MD / Princeton, NJ position leads design and oversight of clinical programs for OPDC products, ensuring compliance and strategic value.

You will drive trials from CNS and digital medicine areas, collaborate with regulatory, medical affairs and external partners, and guide lifecycle management and regulatory submissions.

Qualifications

• Clinician with MD/DO; additional degrees are a plus.
• Industry experience in pharma or translational clinical research (6–9 years for senior levels).
• Strong knowledge of clinical medicine, and management of projects to time, budget and quality.
• Effective written and verbal communication; proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating with regulators and external sites.

Responsibilities

• Designs and oversees clinical research programs and protocols.
• Leads evaluation of CNS and digital medicine products across development stages.
• Acts as medical/scientific consultant to internal and external teams.
• Authors program strategies, study reports, and regulatory documents.
• Supports regulatory filings and contributes to lifecycle management.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Medical writing

Oral/written communication

Team management

Strategic thinking

Education

MD or DO required

PhD / MPH / MBA a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Regulatory filings

Job description

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. seeks a Senior Director, Global Clinical Development. This remote-based or Rockville, MD / Princeton, NJ position leads design and oversight of clinical programs for OPDC products, ensuring compliance and strategic value.

You will drive trials from CNS and digital medicine areas, collaborate with regulatory, medical affairs and external partners, and guide lifecycle management and regulatory submissions.