[Remote] Senior Manager Strategic Planning & Operations

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) is seeking a Senior Manager Strategic Planning & Operations to enhance the impact of Medical Affairs external stakeholder engagement activities. This role involves leading strategic planning efforts, collaborating with medical teams, and overseeing operational excellence initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of strategic plans for external engagement across therapeutic areas
• Collaborate with global and US Medical Affairs teams to ensure alignment with scientific and commercial priorities
• Offer strategic planning support, analytics tools, and guidance on process excellence techniques for External Engagement & Field Excellence, as well as MML teams
• Drive the development of annual and long-range strategic plans for the MML team, including goal setting, performance metrics, and resource planning with Strategic Planning Lead oversight
• Drive the integration of insights from field medical teams into strategic planning processes
• Design and optimize engagement models for key external stakeholders including healthcare professionals (HCPs), scientific experts, and advocacy groups
• Develop metrics and KPIs to assess the effectiveness of external engagement activities
• Partner with Compliance and Legal to ensure all engagement strategies meet regulatory and ethical standards
• Work close with Medical Excellence and Operations team to facilitate cross-functional workshops and planning sessions to align on stakeholder engagement priorities
• Oversee the development of tools, resources, and training programs to support MML effectiveness and strategic engagement
• Contribute to the development of governance models and operational processes that support compliant and coordinated external engagement
• Lead initiatives to improve data capture, insight generation, and reporting from field medical teams and MML team
• Manage budgets and timelines for strategic planning initiatives
• Prepare executive-level presentations, dashboards, and reports to communicate progress, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership

Skills

• Bachelors degree required, advanced degree in life sciences (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent) preferred
• 7+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, Field Medical, Market Access, or related functions within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and in an environment of rapid change
• Proven experience in strategic planning, field medical operations, or external stakeholder engagement
• Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements in medical engagement
• Strong understanding of the U.S. & Global healthcare landscape, including payer and policy environments
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical compliance and regulatory frameworks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex challenges within medical affairs
• Experience with digital engagement platforms and data analytics tools
• Familiarity with global medical affairs operations and regional nuances
• Strategic mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement
• Advanced degree in life sciences (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent)

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
• Other company provided benefits

Company Overview

• There are two Otsuka pharmaceutical industry companies in the U.S.: Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. It was founded in 1989, and is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.otsuka-us.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

• Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 8 in 2025, 6 in 2024, 11 in 2023, 5 in 2022, 9 in 2021, 13 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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