Director, Medical Affairs Congress Strategy and Execution (Indianapolis)

The Director, Medical Affairs Congress Strategy and Execution, plays a pivotal role in Otsuka's Global Medical Affairs (GMA) organization, spearheading our non‑promotional scientific communication efforts across our CNS portfolio. This position is instrumental in developing and implementing cutting‑edge congress strategies that align with and elevate our overall GMA objectives.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Senior Director of Medical Communications, this role will orchestrate Otsuka's presence at major medical congresses, ensuring maximum impact and value from our scientific communications.

Key Responsibilities

Congress Strategy and Execution

• Develop a comprehensive, multi‑year congress strategy aligned with Otsuka's CNS product portfolio based on defined objectives, including scientific data dissemination plans, expert engagement strategies, and sponsored activities.
• Create and lead the Congress Steering Committee in partnership with key GMA stakeholders, ensuring cross‑functional alignment and optimal resource allocation.
• Identify and prioritize key international and regional congresses across therapeutic areas.
• Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to orchestrate Otsuka's scientific presence at congresses, including abstract submissions and poster presentations, oral presentations and late‑breaking clinical trial sessions, sponsored symposia and educational sessions, investigator meetings and closed sessions, booth design and scientific content, press activities and media engagement.
• Implement innovative digital strategies to extend congress reach and engagement, including virtual and hybrid congress solutions.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for pre‑congress, on‑site, and post‑congress activities to maximize impact.
• Create and manage congress budgets, ensuring cost‑effectiveness and ROI.

Scientific Content Development and Delivery

• Collaborate with GMA Medical Strategy, Publications, and Scientific Communications to develop high‑quality, scientifically rigorous presentations and materials.
• Ensure all congress materials adhere to compliance standards and data publication embargoes.
• Implement best practices for data visualization and scientific storytelling to enhance impact.
• Coordinate with publication planning to align congress activities with broader publication strategies.

KOL Engagement and Relationship Management

• Develop and execute strategies for engaging key opinion leaders before, during, and after congresses.
• Organize and facilitate investigator meetings and advisory boards in conjunction with congresses.
• Create opportunities for scientific exchange between Otsuka medical personnel and external experts.

Metrics and Analytics

• Establish KPIs for congress activities and implement systems to track and analyze performance.
• Conduct post‑congress analysis to assess impact and identify areas for improvement.
• Benchmark Otsuka's congress presence against competitors and industry best practices.

Innovation and Best Practices

• Stay abreast of evolving trends in medical congress strategy and scientific communications.
• Pilot innovative approaches to enhance engagement and scientific exchange at congresses.
• Develop and implement best practices for virtual and hybrid congress participation.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced degree in life sciences (Ph.D., PharmD, or M.D. preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, with at least 5 years focused on congress strategy and execution.
• Proven track record of successful congress planning and implementation on a global scale.
• Deep understanding of the medical congress landscape and evolving trends in scientific communications.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in the CNS therapeutic area strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent project management abilities, including budget management and vendor oversight.
• Innovative mindset with experience in implementing digital and virtual congress solutions.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to derive insights from congress metrics and feedback.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to translate complex scientific concepts for various audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders and scientific experts.

Compensation

Minimum $209,599.00 – Maximum $313,375.00, plus incentive opportunity. The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting pay for individuals 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 the 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.

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. For more information:

EEO Statement

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.

Accommodation Statement

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