Director, Product & Pipeline Communications

Job Summary

The Director, Product & Pipeline Communications, will serve as a leader within Otsuka's Corporate Communications & Marketing team and a strategic partner to Otsuka's cross-functional U.S. and global teams. The Director will lead product and pipeline communications for Otsuka's currently marketed products, future label expansions, as well as its late-stage investigational pipeline candidates. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of successful product launch experience in the pharmaceutical/medical device other related healthcare industry, strong business and media acumen, outstanding writing and editing skills, and a proven ability to work cross-functionally. This role reports to the Senior Director, External Communications.

Job Description

• Drive comprehensive communications strategies for in-line commercial products (branded/unbranded) as well as planning around key data announcements, regulatory milestones and launch programs for late-stage pipeline candidates
• Maintain thorough scientific and industry/trend knowledge of Otsuka's therapeutic areas as well as a general understanding of important topics including clinical trial design, drug development, regulatory decision making and public policy.
• Work with Early Development Teams and Product Development Committees to provide communications counsel and strategic guidance throughout product/candidate lifecycles
• Coordinate product and pipeline news with global Otsuka colleagues, affiliate companies to ensure aligned global product messaging and approach to key milestones.
• Be a strategic counselor and go-to person for high-level communications strategy with management and product teams.
• Provide high-level oversight of U.S. PR agency, helping to ensure high-quality deliverables that are both on time and on budget; Manage overall activities, resourcing and account budgets for the communication agency.
• Serve as Corporate Communications & Marketing team lead during annual Integrated Strategic planning for all brand and pipeline teams.
• Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of External Communications programs to position Otsuka's products in competitive environments and demonstrate results to product functional teams, including Commercial and R&D.
• Serve as key business partner for Corporate Communications & Marketing team as well as Corporate Affairs colleagues to ensure all programs are integrated and represent holistic CA Voice
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of brands, including strategic imperatives, media landscape, patient, caregiver and HCP needs, competitive intelligence, and apply this knowledge to communications approach

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism or related industry required. Masters-level degree preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years working in a pharmaceutical brand communications or related role with broad communications experience and expertise in product communications, launch preparation and media relations is required.
• Thorough knowledge of, and demonstrated success, in managing communications programs in the healthcare or heavily regulated industry.
• Strong analytical skills and business sense required.
• Effective time management skills and an ability to work collaboratively or as an independent contributor to manage multiple assignments simultaneously are a must.
• Exceptional written and presentation skills.
• Strategic, creative, and collaborative approach to communications and program development.
• Ability to learn the company's products, clinical development, commercialization strategy, the competition, and the pharmaceutical industry in general.
• Familiarity with clinical data and milestone reporting.
• Skilled in managing and influencing people in varying cultural settings
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in CNS, nephrology, immunology and/or rare disease industries.
• Relevant experience at a PR agency or in-house at another company is preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Willing to travel up to 10-20% of time

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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.

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