Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies is a leader in the life sciences sector, specializing in innovative drug development. The Associate Director, Global Integrated Evidence Operations role is responsible for overseeing operational processes and governance for Global Integrated Evidence & Innovation, aiming to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of department operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation and management of IEP program with a focus on operational efficiency by building out and maintaining digital planning platform/repository
• Track and report IEP program updates to leadership
• Oversee the digital IEP planning platform/repository and monitor data quality
• Ensure operational excellence through the continued development and implementation of standardized processes, tools, and governance for IEP and generation
• Contribute to the development of operational KPIs and dashboards to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement for IEP planning and generation
• Lead enterprise training, change management, and capability building for systems, process, and governance
• Support evidence planning governance to ensure alignment with asset vision and strategic objectives
• Support evidence generation governance to oversee the execution of evidence generation activities
• Contribute strategic thinking and thought partnership for evidence operations, systems and governance
• Recommend process improvements and efficiencies to leadership
• Develop and maintain relationships with colleagues involved in the IEP, evidence generation and governance processes

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in drug development or business management
• 5+ years of experience in life sciences or project management supporting research needs
• Proven track record in program management with matrixed teams in health or life sciences
• Strategic mindset with the ability to prioritize tasks and focus work accordingly
• Capability to synthesize large amounts of data into meaningful content
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills for diverse stakeholders
• Excellent project, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive under pressure, meet deadlines, and lead parallel projects
• Competence in drug development lifecycle and scientific understanding of assets
• Formal training or certification in project management methodologies (PMP, Six Sigma, Agile)
• Experience in developing IEPs or managing complex processes across cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience in leading or working closely with leadership governance
• Successful execution and management of multiple projects supporting life sciences research
• Technical experience in drug development/commercialization
• Knowledge of drug development lifecycle functions such as Discovery, Clinical Trials, and Regulatory
• Experience with digital technology to support management of planning and research

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

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