Global Clinical Development Senior Director (Remote)

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company is seeking a Senior Director, Global Clinical Development, remote-based or in our Rockville, MD or Princeton, NJ offices. The role leads design and oversight of clinical research programs and protocols for OPDC products under GCP.

The incumbent will evaluate and advance CNS and Digital Medicine products across development stages for a global healthcare market, providing strategic direction, regulatory submissions, and collaboration with vendors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with clinical training in psychiatry or neurology; advanced degrees are a plus.
• Experience in pharma or translational clinical research; 6–9 years for senior levels.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of GCP and regulatory submissions.
• Ability to lead teams and travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Designs and oversees clinical development programs and protocols under GCP.
• Evaluates CNS and Digital Medicine products across development stages.
• Leads regulatory filings and interactions with authorities.
• Manages internal and external teams and external investigators.
• Provides strategic direction and ensures project goals on time and budget.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Regulatory strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Medical writing

Vendor management

Education

MD or DO

PhD/MPH/MBA

Job description

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company is seeking a Senior Director, Global Clinical Development, remote-based or in our Rockville, MD or Princeton, NJ offices. The role leads design and oversight of clinical research programs and protocols for OPDC products under GCP.

The incumbent will evaluate and advance CNS and Digital Medicine products across development stages for a global healthcare market, providing strategic direction, regulatory submissions, and collaboration with vendors and internal teams.