Global Clinical Development Director: Remote CNS & Digital Medicine

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc.; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company is seeking a Senior Director, Global Clinical Development to lead design and oversight of clinical research programs for OPDC. Remote-based or in Rockville, MD or Princeton, NJ, the role requires directing CNS and Digital Medicine programs globally and collaborating with regulatory and scientific leadership.

Responsibilities include developing GDCP strategies, protocol authorship, trial oversight, NDA submissions, and strategic vendor management, with 30% travel and

Qualifications

• A clinician (M.D. or D.O.) preferably psychiatrist/neurologist with additional degrees a plus.
• 6–9 years in pharma industry or academic translational clinical research.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical medicine and science management.
• Strong communication skills in meetings and written/oral presentations; proficient with Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook.
• Experience in leading, managing, and motivating teams.
• Advanced understanding of drug development and trial implementation.
• Ability to work across therapeutic areas and development stages.
• Knowledge of biostatistics, clinical pharmacology, formulation, data management, medical writing.
• Solid understanding of global regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with health economics, NPV, budgeting, market research, and commercialization strategies.
• Commitment to project goals and collaborative teamwork; willing to travel 30% and international travel.

Skills

Physician (MD/DO)

Pharma/clinical research

Clinical medicine

Medical writing

Team leadership

Drug development

Cross-therapy flexibility

Biostatistics & pharmacology

Regulatory knowledge

Financial assessment

Project management

Travel willingness

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company is seeking a Senior Director, Global Clinical Development to lead design and oversight of clinical research programs for OPDC. Remote-based or in Rockville, MD or Princeton, NJ, the role requires directing CNS and Digital Medicine programs globally and collaborating with regulatory and scientific leadership.

Responsibilities include developing GDCP strategies, protocol authorship, trial oversight, NDA submissions, and strategic vendor management, with 30% travel and