Director OF Events

Position Summary The Senior Director, Meetings & Events is the enterprise leader accountable for defining and advancing the strategy, operating model, and performance of the meetings and engagements ecosystem. This role owns enterprise-wide strategy, governance, and investment prioritization across commercial, medical, and internal events. Operating with high autonomy and executive visibility, this leader drives innovative, compliant, and scalable engagement models that enhance business outcomes, HCP engagement, and organizational effectiveness. The role leads a multi-layered team and external parter ecosystem, delivering both strategic impact and operational excellence across a complex, high investment portfolio. Enterprise Strategy & Governance Define and own a multi-year, enterprise-wide meetings and engagements strategy aligned to commercial, medical, and corporate priorities Enhance and evolve SOPs, templates, governance models, and planning standards Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements (MLR, HCP standards) Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to senior leadership to inform on event portfolio optimization and effectiveness and business impact Portfolio Leadership Oversee an enterprise portfolio including: Commercial meetings (national, regional, and local) HCP speaker bureaus and peer-to-peer programs Congress events and product theaters Advisory boards and investigator meetings Internal leadership, training, and field enablement events Operational Excellence Oversee execution of end-to end event planning including logistics, sourcing, travel, production, and on-site execution Implement enterprise planning processes, including calendars, resource planning, and capacity models Standardize processes across virtual, hybrid, and in-person formats Drive efficiency and scalability across franchise and brand teams Speaker Programs & Compliance Oversee enterprise HCP speaker program strategy and execution Ensure compliant processes for speaker contracting, attendee tracking, and transfer-of-value reporting Maintain documentation and audit-ready processes in line with industry requirements Vendor & Financial Leadership Lead enterprise vendor strategy, including sourcing, onboarding, governance, and performance management Own budget planning, forecasting and optimization Partner with Legal, Strategic Sourcing, and Finance for contract execution and renewals Develop KPIs and performance frameworks for vendors and financial accountability Executive & Cross-Functional Leadership Influence and align senior and executive stakeholders across Marketing, Sales, Medical, Market Access, Patient Services, Field Enablement, Finance, and Legal Ensure alignment between meeting strategy, brand priorities and commercial objectives Lead across a highly matrixed environment, driving alignment and decision making People Leadership & Development Lead, coach, and develop a multi-layered team Set performance goals and build succession planning Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration Performance & Continuous Improvement Define KPIs: attendee engagement, satisfaction, compliance adherence, budget performance Leverage data and analytics to inform strategy and continuously improve event effectiveness Drive ongoing improvements to enhance experience and quality Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred 10–15+ years of progressive leadership experience in meetings & events, preferably in pharma/biotech, including enterprise level scope and strategic accountability Experience with enterprise level scope, strategy ownership, and transformation initiatives Deep knowledge of vendor relations, regulated environments and compliance framework Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders Key Skills & Capabilities Enterprise strategy ownership and operational leadership Strong stakeholder engagement and executive presence and influence Vendor governance and contract management expertise Ability to manage complexity and competing priorities Financial and investment acumen Data-driven decision making Success Measures High-quality, compliant execution across all events Strong executive stakeholder alignment and influence on strategic decisions Scalable future- ready meeting operations Effective vendor performance and cost control High-performing and engaged team 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. 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. Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; . Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. 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. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation, if you are unable or limited in your ability to apply to this job opening as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Accommodation Request (View email address on click.appcast.io) . #J-18808-Ljbffr