Associate Director, Real World Data Science

- **Strategic Leadership:** Identify, lead, design, and implement health economics and outcomes research and real-world evidence strategic analysis and value and scientific evidence generation to support clinical, economic, and patient-centered value propositions and reimbursement requirements for Otsuka products and therapeutic areas.- **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Work with Value Evidence and Global Medical Affairs teams to develop scientific strategies that optimize internal research opportunities across Otsuka’s product portfolio.- **Data Analysis and Innovation:** Apply fit for purpose traditional or novel methodologies in data and statistical techniques, stay current with new analytical approaches, and collaborate with subject matter experts to design and deliver medically relevant and scientifically valid projects.- **Education and Awareness:** When appropriate, assist in developing educational material for internal and external audience including payer awareness materials on disease, unmet need, and quality of care.- **Experience and Expertise:** 3-5 years of experience in outcomes research methods and analysis, with strong expertise in non-interventional study designs and statistical analyses.- **Industry Knowledge:** Comprehensive understanding of the healthcare industry, including pharmaceutical R&D, clinical research, commercialization, health technology assessment bodies, managed care marketplace, hospital systems, and integrated systems of care.- **Technical Skills:** Proficiency in statistical programming (SAS and AWS environment required; R preferred), with experience in ML/AI applications.- **Research and Analytical Skills:** Ability to independently develop research hypotheses, study protocols, and statistical analysis plans, with knowledge of epidemiology, economics, psychometrics, and medical writing.- **Project Management:** Proven ability to manage complex projects involving multiple external vendors, with excellent project management skills.- **Interpersonal and Communication Skills:** Excellent interpersonal skills, superior presentation skills, and the ability to manage conflict constructively with minimal supervision.- **Stakeholder Engagement:** Experience working with and overseeing external contractors and vendors, with the ability to understand and respond to customer/payer requests and develop value dossier- **Travel Requirements:** Willingness to travel approximately 10%, including international travel, for conferences, corporate locations, and stakeholder meetings.* PhD or Masters in Health Economics, Outcomes Research, Health Services Research, Public Health or related discipline* Three (PhD) to five (Masters) years of relevant experience**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.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.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 Driven by our purpose to defy limitation, so that others can too, we have an unwavering belief in doing more and transcending expectations. In going above and beyond—under any circumstances—for patients, families, providers, and for each other. It’s this deep-rooted dedication that drives us to uncover answers to complex, underserved medical needs, so that patients can push past the limitations of their disease and achieve more than they thought was possible each and every day. #J-18808-Ljbffr