Director, Global Clinical Development

Director, Global Clinical Development

Otsuka is seeking a Director, Global Clinical Development based remotely or in our Princeton, NJ or Rockville, MD offices, who will be responsible for the design and oversight of clinical research programs and protocols for OPDC products under good clinical practices (GCP). The incumbent will be responsible for the evaluation and clinical development of Rare Diseases, or Inherited Metabolic Diseases and Specialty Medicine products at different stages of development for a global health-care market.

The specific duties assigned to the Director, Global Clinical Development include the following:

• Consults with patients or their representatives, clinical, regulatory, and scientific leaders and thoughtfully applies their recommendations toward optimizing trial objectives, designs and protocols.
• Develops focused expertise to serve as a clinical/medical scientific consultant to health economic, medical affairs, marketing, regulatory, statistical and other research project team members, and to external regulatory agencies.
• Authors program strategies (i.e., GDCP) and oversees trials essential for determining the clinical safety, efficacy, medical usefulness and value of drug or medical device product candidates.
• Interprets and communicates results of Phase I-IV investigations in preparation for a new drug.
• Acts as the signatory on NDA submissions and clinical study and safety documents.
• Involved in product life cycle management from the earliest stages of development, constantly seeking innovations to add value strategically.
• Provides strategic oversight in our vendor and CRO relationships and provides clinical input into their governance committees.
• Will help lead and support regulatory filing activities and documents.
• Providing strategic direction and editing to provide concise, clear, and convincing argumentation in all such written and verbal communications.

Qualifications Required:

• A clinician (M.D., or D.O.) preferably a geneticist, metabolic physician or rare disease expert, or immunology background.
• Highly qualified candidates with other clinical/scientific doctorates (e.g. D.M.D., D.D.S., Pharm.D., Psy.D., D.V.M., or Ph.D.) may be considered if complemented by a team or consulting clinician.
• Supplementary degrees (e.g., Ph.D., M.P.H., M.B.A.) are a plus.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry, clinical practice experience and/o academic translational clinical research experience (as a general guideline, 1-3 years for Associate Director level; 3-6 years for Director is typically required depending on type of experience at application).
• A thorough knowledge of clinical medicine and science management.
• ≥ 5 years of involvement in clinical research or drug development in an academic or industry environment across clinical activities in Phases I through IV.
• An ability to communicate effectively in meetings and via written and oral presentations is essential.
• This includes facility with the Microsoft suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Demonstrated experience leading, managing, and motivating team members (e.g., internal staff and external investigators or consultants).
• While not essential, prior personnel management experience, will support position at entry.
• An advanced understanding of drug development principles and clinical trial implementation, management and reporting are essential and will be further developed, including:
• Flexibility in working across different therapeutic areas and experience in different stages of clinical development.
• Working knowledge of associated disciplines, including immunology, biostatistics, clinical pharmacology, formulation science, data management, and medical writing.
• Complete understanding of the global regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in successful regulatory filings, while not essential, is an advantage.
• 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.

Minimum $209,599.00 - Maximum $313,375.00, 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.

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.

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.