[Remote] Senior Manager Strategic Planning & Operations

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) is seeking a Senior Manager Strategic Planning & Operations to enhance the impact of Medical Affairs external stakeholder engagement activities. This role involves leading strategic planning efforts, collaborating with medical teams, and overseeing operational excellence initiatives. Responsibilities • Lead the development and implementation of strategic plans for external engagement across therapeutic areas • Collaborate with global and US Medical Affairs teams to ensure alignment with scientific and commercial priorities • Offer strategic planning support, analytics tools, and guidance on process excellence techniques for External Engagement & Field Excellence, as well as MML teams • Drive the development of annual and long-range strategic plans for the MML team, including goal setting, performance metrics, and resource planning with Strategic Planning Lead oversight • Drive the integration of insights from field medical teams into strategic planning processes • Design and optimize engagement models for key external stakeholders including healthcare professionals (HCPs), scientific experts, and advocacy groups • Develop metrics and KPIs to assess the effectiveness of external engagement activities • Partner with Compliance and Legal to ensure all engagement strategies meet regulatory and ethical standards • Work close with Medical Excellence and Operations team to facilitate cross-functional workshops and planning sessions to align on stakeholder engagement priorities • Oversee the development of tools, resources, and training programs to support MML effectiveness and strategic engagement • Contribute to the development of governance models and operational processes that support compliant and coordinated external engagement • Lead initiatives to improve data capture, insight generation, and reporting from field medical teams and MML team • Manage budgets and timelines for strategic planning initiatives • Prepare executive-level presentations, dashboards, and reports to communicate progress, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership Skills • Bachelors degree required, advanced degree in life sciences (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent) preferred • 7+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, Field Medical, Market Access, or related functions within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry • Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and in an environment of rapid change • Proven experience in strategic planning, field medical operations, or external stakeholder engagement • Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements in medical engagement • Strong understanding of the U.S. & Global healthcare landscape, including payer and policy environments • Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills • Strong understanding of pharmaceutical compliance and regulatory frameworks • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex challenges within medical affairs • Experience with digital engagement platforms and data analytics tools • Familiarity with global medical affairs operations and regional nuances • Strategic mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement • Advanced degree in life sciences (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent) 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 • Paid leave programs • Other company provided benefits Company Overview • There are two Otsuka pharmaceutical industry companies in the U.S.: Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. It was founded in 1989, and is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.otsuka-us.com. Company H1B Sponsorship • Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 8 in 2025, 6 in 2024, 11 in 2023, 5 in 2022, 9 in 2021, 13 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.