Senior Manager, Global Case Management

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.); Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) is seeking a Senior Manager, Global Case Management to oversee ICSR processing and ensure regulatory compliant, high-quality case deliverables across global teams.

You will partner with Clinical, Medical Safety, Data Management, and Alliance Management to support the safety lifecycle, inspections, and continuous process improvements. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field is required.
• 3+ years of pharmacovigilance or case management experience.
• Experience with global PV operations and inspections is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for Case Management and provide operational guidance to leadership.
• Oversee day-to-day ICSR case management operations and oversight reports.
• Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements and internal procedures.
• Manage outsourced PV activities and ensure training materials are up to date.
• Collaborate with Clinical and Medical Safety teams on safety deliverables.

Skills

Accountability for Results

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Patient Centricity

Communication

Collaboration

Empowered Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences / Pharmacy / Nursing

Tools

Safety databases

Intake tools

PV systems

Job description

The Senior Manager, Global Case Management, provides day‑to‑day operational support, subject matter expertise, and oversight of global Individual Case Safety Report (ICSR) management activities. This role supports the effective execution of case processing workflows—both internally managed and vendor‑executed—ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high‑quality deliverables. The Senior Manager works closely with cross‑functional partners such as Clinical, Medical Safety, Data Management, and Alliance Management to support the safety lifecycle and ensure timely case management deliverables.

The Senior Manager may contribute to regulatory inspections, audits, and continuous improvement efforts by supporting process implementation, addressing operational challenges, and helping maintain inspection readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for the Case Management team, providing operational guidance, technical support, and input to leadership as needed.
• Support appropriate staffing and daily operational coverage to meet Case Management timelines and deliverables.
• Oversee day‑to‑day ICSR case management operations, including maintaining oversight reports to monitor quality, performance, and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and global regulatory requirements to meet reporting timelines and obligations.
• Provide operational oversight of outsourced case processing activities performed by the PV vendor, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established processes.
• Develop and review training materials to ensure team competency, process consistency, and audit/inspection readiness.
• Collaborate with the Safety Data Management team to provide business input and operational requirements for enhancements to the Global Intake Tool and Global Safety Database.
• Maintain and update Data Entry Conventions, ICSR job aids, and related process documents to support operational consistency and quality.
• Collaborate with Clinical Study Teams and Medical Safety on case‑related activities for assigned products, supporting clinical and postmarketing safety deliverables (e.g., SAE reconciliation, protocol reviews, Safety Management Plans, REMS activities).
• Provide necessary data to support operational decision‑making for case management and ICSR‑related issues, escalating matters appropriately when needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the team or function to enhance efficiency, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Review Pharmacovigilance Agreements (PVAs) and Safety Management Plans to ensure Case Management requirements are clearly captured and executed.
• Support Regulatory Authority inspections and internal/third‑party audits, including serving as an interviewee and providing timely documentation and responses.
• Support the preparation, tracking, and completion of CAPAs and process deviations, ensuring effective and timely remediation.
• Identify and proactively elevate operational issues or risks to ensure timely mitigation.

JOB SCOPE (key facts & figures)

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, or related field.
• Experience (minimum 3 years) in Pharmacovigilance, case management, or related drug safety functions.
• Experience working with global teams or large-scale PV operations.
• Strong knowledge of global pharmacovigilance regulations, including FDA, EMA, ICH, CIOMS, and other regional health authority requirements.
• Experience working with an outsourced PV model.
• Experience supporting inspections and audit participation, including presenting, responding, and leading remediation efforts.
• Proficiency with safety databases, intake tools, and related PV systems.
• Domestic and international travel up to 10% as applicable.

Qualifications / Experience Required

• Health Science background (e.g., PharmD, RN, MPH), master’s degree or advanced health related degree a plus.
• Experience supporting clinical trial safety and postmarketing PV activities.
• Prior involvement in system implementations or PV technology optimization.
• Experience in a global matrixed organization.

Competencies Required

• Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long‑term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
• Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.
• Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.
• Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.
• Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development.

Competencies

Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.

Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long‑term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.

Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.

Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.

Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.

Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.

Salary

Minimum $134,615.00 - Maximum $201,250.00, plus incentive opportunity: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting pay for individuals who are hired in the role to perform in the United States. Other elements may be used to determine actual pay such as the candidate’s job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. Typically, actual pay will be positioned within the established range, rather than at its minimum or maximum. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.

Application Deadline

This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days.

Company benefits

• Comprehensive medical
• dental
• vision
• prescription drug coverage
• company provided basic life
• accidental death & dismemberment
• short-term and long-term disability insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• student loan assistance
• a generous 401(k) match
• flexible time off
• paid holidays
• paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation, if you are unable or limited in your ability to apply to this job opening as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting [e-mail].

Recruitment Policy

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., and Otsuka Precision Health, Inc. (\"Otsuka\") does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any Otsuka employee directly or through Otsuka’s application portal without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be considered Otsuka’s sole property. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired by Otsuka as a result of an agency referral where no pre‑existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.