Associate Director, Global Marketing Nephrology and Immunology - late stage (Remote)
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Summary
We are looking for a marketing professional to join a growing Global Marketing Team as the Associate Director, Global Marketing, Late Stage Nephrology & Immunology is a strategic enterprise leader supporting a diverse portfolio of assets across nephrology, rheumatology, dermatology, and other rare or immune-mediated diseases. This role will lead the Global Asset Plan (GAP), Global Congress Strategy & Execution, Content & Evidence Integration and Management, Financial Management and Commercial Assessments and serve as trusted partner to Regional partners across multiple teams and indications.
Job description
The successful candidate thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and demonstrates the ability to balance strategic thinking with quality execution. They are highly collaborative, proactive, and resourceful, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for delivering high-quality work and measurable business impact. This individual is comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously, anticipating stakeholder needs, and driving projects from concept through execution with minimal direction. They consistently and effectively navigating ambiguity and leading through influence in a complex global matrix environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Congress Strategy & Execution — Own global congress presence across major scientific and medical meetings spanning late-stage pipeline assets
- Lead Annual congress planning and prioritization across Nephrology, Rheumatology, Dermatology, etc
- Ensure Scientific platforms, messaging and content are compelling, differentiated, and aligned with global strategy
- Coordinate Booth strategy, symposia, KOL engagement, and cross-regional coordination, delivering high quality congress execution on time/budget to maximize external impact and stakeholder engagement
- Translate Post-congress insights into actionable learnings through effective dissemination
- Content & Evidence Integration and Management— Drive implementation of global content, including:
- Maintain core claims documents, Core Visual Aid/messaging, Global positioning and value narrative across assets and indications
- Enable consistent cross-indication scientific storytelling that aligns with evolving evidence and strategic priorities
- Maintain global content repositories, platforms and shared resources to ensure accessibility, accuracy, and adoption across regions
- Financial Management and Commercial Assessment
- Manage Late Stage Team Budget including invoicing, accruals and monthly reporting ensuring discipline and accuracy to maximize impact
- Lead the Project Management of the Commercial Assessment Process, ensuring quality deliverables, stakeholder alignment and timely decision support
Qualifications and Requirements
- 7+ years of pharmaceutical marketing or commercial experience, ideally in specialty, immunology, nephrology, dermatology or rare disease
- Proven experience managing complex responsibilities across multiple projects
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.
Requirements
- 7+ years of pharmaceutical marketing or commercial experience
- Experience in specialty, immunology, nephrology, dermatology or rare disease
- Proven experience managing complex responsibilities across multiple projects
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Life Insurance
- AD&D Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Assistance
- 401(k) Matching
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Leave Programs
Company overview
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a leading Japanese pharmaceutical company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded on August 10, 1964, the company operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. With approximately 5,907 employees as of December 2024, Otsuka Pharmaceutical specializes in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of pharmaceutical products, clinical testing equipment, medical devices, food products, and cosmetics. The company has established a strong global presence with operations spanning multiple countries and regions. Otsuka is particularly known for its innovative approach to healthcare, focusing on both pharmaceutical treatments and nutraceutical products that support everyday health maintenance. The company's diverse portfolio includes well-known brands and has made significant contributions to various therapeutic areas, demonstrating its commitment to improving global health through scientific innovation and quality healthcare solutions.