Medical Director, Global Strategy Lead Rare Diseases

Medical Director, Rare Disease

The Medical Director, Rare Disease is a critical role responsible for shaping the strategic processes and planning for assets across phases of development within the Rare Disease portfolio. This position manages the unique challenge of establishing an emerging portfolio, incorporating newly acquired assets, which requires significant scientific and strategic agility and a strong ability to balance competing priorities. This position reports directly to the Rare Disease Medical Business Unit (BU) Lead.

Key Responsibilities Include :

Medical Strategy & Narrative

• Provide key medical input into the initial development of the Target Reimbursable Product Profile as well as early development plans ensuring scientific consistency and alignment across functions (e.g., R&D, Clinical, Global Medical Affairs)
• Provide high-quality scientific / clinical input and review of early asset plans, ensuring content aligns with the overarching Medical Narrative
• Lead and nurture strategic partnerships with stakeholders by ensuring clear, consistent communication and aligning initiatives with partner priorities to strengthen collaboration and drive shared success in the rare disease space
• Serve as a primary scientific resource, providing guidance on the disease state and mechanism of action for the Rare Disease portfolio helping to translate science into value for patients and stakeholders
• Lead the Strategy and Tactical Planning Process, identifying critical data needs for the emerging portfolio

Evidence Generation Process

External Stakeholder Engagement

Cross-functional Integration & Planning

Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Skills and Competencies :

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.

Compensation : Minimum $205,368.00 - Maximum $307,050.00, 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, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.