Remote Director: Field Leadership Development

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc.; Topeka (KS); Remote; USD 186,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Prescription drug coverage

Life insurance & disability

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Paid holidays & paid time off

Job summary

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. is seeking a Director of Field Leadership Capabilities Development to lead the creation, implementation, and evaluation of leadership development programs for field sales leaders across the organization.

The role partners with HR, business unit leaders, and field leaders to deliver comprehensive training experiences, with a focus on innovative leadership development, inclusion, and talent growth across commercial operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in training and development or leadership development.
• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree or relevant continued education preferred.
• Strategic thinking, problem solving, and strong communication skills.
• Experience leading teams as a first and/or second line manager.
• Experience across sales, market access and home office functions.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and facilitate field leadership development programs and processes.
• Collaborate with commercial unit leaders to address gaps and align sponsorship.
• Address evolving workforce needs and focus on critical leadership behaviors.
• Apply adult learning principles and creative problem solving to learning experiences.
• Assess field leadership gaps and co-create solutions with stakeholders.
• Develop high‑potential candidates within field organizations and manage development plans.
• Deliver training via multiple modalities and manage vendor relationships.

Skills

Leadership development

Training program design

Stakeholder management

Project management

Adult learning principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. is seeking a Director of Field Leadership Capabilities Development to lead the creation, implementation, and evaluation of leadership development programs for field sales leaders across the organization.

The role partners with HR, business unit leaders, and field leaders to deliver comprehensive training experiences, with a focus on innovative leadership development, inclusion, and talent growth across commercial operations.