Regional Medical Lead - Great Lakes (Remote)

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd; Washington, Chicago, Detroit (District of Columbia, IL, MI); Remote; USD 210,000 - 313,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

Prescription drug coverage

Company 401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Paid holidays and paid leave

Job summary

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. seeks a Regional Medical Lead (Director) for the Great Lakes region. You will help shape regional medical strategy, build relationships with C-suite and senior stakeholders, and lead MSLs to drive medical initiatives aligned with patient-centric goals.

You will coordinate regional evidence needs, ensure alignment with regional health systems, and contribute to a culture of collaboration and innovation across axillary teams in a matrix environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, or Biological Sciences is strongly preferred.
• 7–10 years of experience providing strategic leadership across therapeutic and cross-functional teams.
• Developing, communicating, and implementing strategy across complex healthcare environments with ability to influence without authority.
• Understanding interconnectivity of health systems and patient care to improve outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend complex scientific, medical, and business issues and to analyze barriers or success factors.
• Ongoing investment in developing self and others to achieve potential and ambitious goals.
• Strong ability to lead, influence, and collaborate in a matrixed environment even under ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to regional strategic business planning addressing regional and local challenges to improve patient care and outcomes; align field activities.
• Establish and manage senior stakeholder and C‑suite relationships to understand needs and identify insights for medical collaboration.
• Develop deep understanding of regional ecosystems and payers to align with patient-centric strategy.
• Serve as primary medical contact for top regional decision makers to co-create and implement initiatives aligned with business priorities.
• Identify regional evidence needs and coordinate with internal stakeholders to meet regional priorities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Influence without authority

Matrix teamwork

Education

Advanced degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, or Biological Sciences

Job description

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. seeks a Regional Medical Lead (Director) for the Great Lakes region. You will help shape regional medical strategy, build relationships with C-suite and senior stakeholders, and lead MSLs to drive medical initiatives aligned with patient-centric goals.

You will coordinate regional evidence needs, ensure alignment with regional health systems, and contribute to a culture of collaboration and innovation across axillary teams in a matrix environment.