Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development and Commercialization, Inc. is hiring an Associate Director, Global Medical Training

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development and Commercialization, Inc. is hiring an Associate Director, Global Medical Training. This is a full-time remote role where you will advance the product expertise and functional skills of our global medical affairs teams. You'll serve as a therapeutic area expert in Nephrology/Immunology, leading training on GMA Business Unit products, strategy, and priorities, and be responsible for developing and executing the core training curriculum for a new product across all launch phases.

What You'll Do

• Execute strategic FMA training plan deliverables supporting the therapeutic area Business Unit.
• Implement focused disease state and product-specific educational platforms for all new product launches to ensure GMA teams are fully field-ready.
• Develop, continuously refine, and execute the GMA new hire FMA learning curriculum for the Nephrology/Immunology therapeutic area.
• Lead virtual classrooms, competency assessments, and certifications (live and virtual).
• Serve as a key presenter and co-author of the Peak Performers series on the global Medical stage (live and virtual).
• Work closely with the Director of Global Medical Training & field excellence team to conduct needs analysis and identify key performance, skill, and knowledge gaps.
• Assist in developing and implementing creative learning programs to address identified gaps.
• Assist with developing the ongoing scientific and functional training curriculum for GMA, creating innovative programs with Brand Training Lead partners.
• Serve as the primary training partner within the therapeutic area for all field sales training needs.
• Attend all assigned Business Unit Meetings.
• Assist with planning and coordinating training meetings (virtual, on-site/offsite, regional/national).
• Partner with and oversee regional/local Training Leads for the therapeutic area to develop tailored supplementary trainings.
• Work with alliance partners to positively impact their effectiveness and performance.
• Support the GMA Peak Performers series, focusing on upskilling the performance of Global Medical Affairs.

What We're Looking For

• Doctorate Degree required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years field medical affairs experience (MSL), preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Prior experience or leadership roles in training field medical affairs teams.
• Experience developing and executing functional training workshops/content for medical affairs.
• Experience with project management.
• Must have experience leading cross-functional teams to execute strategies through direct and indirect influence.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong platform and communication skills with extensive experience in group presentations.
• Experience with training and development in medical affairs.
• Demonstrated team player behavior.
• Demonstrated pharmaceutical industry knowledge.
• Proven problem-solving ability.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Able to be innovative and collaborate with diverse, cross-functional teams.

Nice to Have

• Proven ability to work within several different therapeutic areas (Nephrology/Immunology preferred).

Team & Environment

This position reports to the Director of Global Medical Training.

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation range: $150,034.00 - $224,250.00, plus incentive opportunity.
• 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.
• Generous 401(k) match.
• Flexible time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid leave programs.

Work Mode

This is a full-time remote position.

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.