Global Medical Strategy Associate — CNS

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.); United States; On-site; USD 169,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Prescription drug coverage

401(k) match

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Paid leave programs

Job summary

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) seeks Associate Medical Director, Global Medical Affairs Strategy, CNS to drive strategic medical planning, support lifecycle management, and lead cross-functional initiatives.

This role collaborates with Medical Communications, Field Medical, Evidence Generation, and other teams to translate insights into actions, contribute to publications, and engage external experts.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, PharmD, or PhD in a relevant life sciences discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years in Medical Affairs Strategy; CNS experience preferred.
• Experience supporting evidence generation, publications, and external expert engagement.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical development and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and execution of global medical affairs strategies and tactical plans for CNS assets.
• Support lifecycle management, including launch readiness and indication expansion planning.
• Identify evidence gaps and prioritize evidence generation opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external experts and advisory boards.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Scientific/medical writing

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

MD/DO/PharmD/PhD in life sciences

Tools

Veeva

Microsoft Office

Job description

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) seeks Associate Medical Director, Global Medical Affairs Strategy, CNS to drive strategic medical planning, support lifecycle management, and lead cross-functional initiatives.

This role collaborates with Medical Communications, Field Medical, Evidence Generation, and other teams to translate insights into actions, contribute to publications, and engage external experts.