Remote Director, Specialty Operations for Ultra‑Rare Launch

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match and paid time off

Job summary

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. is seeking a Director of Specialty Operations to lead the launch of a new ultra-orphan specialty product.

You will collaborate with Brand Marketing, Access Strategy, Data & Analytics, Sales, and Regulatory to integrate pharmacy operations into the launch strategy. The role focuses on developing distribution, reimbursement, and patient support processes, ensuring governance across vendors and institutional providers, and delivering scalable operations for

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree required; MBA or related advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: 5-7 years in specialty model development/operations with product launches and direct reports.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams including Brand Marketing, Access Strategy, product management, and patient services.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of operational strategies for the launch of a new specialty product including distribution, hub capabilities, and pharmacy services.
• Develop comprehensive specialty operations strategy covering distribution, reimbursement, patient support programs, and logistics for a successful launch.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the specialty distribution network ensuring compliance and quality.
• Develop KPIs and dashboards to track patient progression, reimbursement status, and channel performance; present quarterly business reviews with vendors.

Job description

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. is seeking a Director of Specialty Operations to lead the launch of a new ultra-orphan specialty product.

You will collaborate with Brand Marketing, Access Strategy, Data & Analytics, Sales, and Regulatory to integrate pharmacy operations into the launch strategy. The role focuses on developing distribution, reimbursement, and patient support processes, ensuring governance across vendors and institutional providers, and delivering scalable operations for