Remote Senior Director, Global Clinical Development

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. is seeking a Senior Director, Global Clinical Development to lead design and oversight of clinical programs for OPDC products, with a focus on CNS and Digital Medicine, across global development stages.

The role requires medical leadership, regulatory experience, and strong cross-functional collaboration with health economics, medical affairs, and regulatory teams. Travel up to 30% and potential remote or on-site arrangement.

Qualifications

• A clinician (M.D. or D.O.) preferably in psychiatry or neurology; additional degrees are a plus.
• 6–9 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or translational clinical research for senior level.
• Strong knowledge of clinical medicine and science management with focus on outcomes, budgets, and quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee clinical research programs and protocols for OPDC products under GCP.
• Evaluate and develop CNS and Digital Medicine clinical development plans for global markets.
• Lead development of program strategies, protocols, study reports, and NDA submissions.
• Oversee trials from Phase I–IV; communicate results to stakeholders and regulatory agencies.
• Provide strategic direction for vendor/CRO relationships and regulatory filings.

Skills

Clinician (MD/DO)

Pharma experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

MD/DO

Advanced degree (PhD/MPH/MBA)

Job description

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. is seeking a Senior Director, Global Clinical Development to lead design and oversight of clinical programs for OPDC products, with a focus on CNS and Digital Medicine, across global development stages.

The role requires medical leadership, regulatory experience, and strong cross-functional collaboration with health economics, medical affairs, and regulatory teams. Travel up to 30% and potential remote or on-site arrangement.