Director, Global Value Evidence Operations

Director GVE Operations

Position Summary: The Director GVE Operations oversee and coordinate projects within the department to ensure alignment with organizational goals. This role is crucial for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of GVE operations to support the timely, efficient, and compliant delivery of real-world evidence (RWE), health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), and other integrated data generation initiatives. This position can be based in Princeton, New Jersey. Otsuka maintains a hybrid work policy and remote options will be considered for US candidates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Streamline and refine GVE processes to ensure quality, compliance, and timely delivery of value evidence studies.
• Optimize, develop and implement operational frameworks, SOPs, processes, checklists and guidance documents to support study execution.
• Monitor study performance and proactively address risks and issues.
• Ensures study budgets are realistically set and attained and effectively communicates status of projects.
• Coordinating the management of GVE department projects including setting timelines and ensuring that milestones are met.
• Support strategy leads by managing the study operational execution of studies including protocol development, vendor selection, contracting, timelines, and budget oversight.
• Manage budget for GVE department and ensure projects are completed within financial constraints.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key functions involved in GVE (e.g., Medical Affairs, Market Access, Data and Analytics) and promote interaction between different departments to leverage expertise and ensure cohesive project execution.
• Contribute to the development of key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the progress and success of projects for the GVE department. Regularly review these metrics to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and deliver training programs for the department to build a culture of continuous improvement.
• Stay current with global regulatory and compliance requirements related to evidence generation and data use.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or Master's in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Economics, or related field).
• 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry, with a strong background in HEOR, RWE, or clinical operations.
• Proven track record of leading global evidence generation initiatives and managing cross-functional teams.
• Deep understanding of global HTA requirements, payer evidence needs, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong project management, vendor oversight, and budget management skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with digital health data, real-world data platforms, and advanced analytics.
• Familiarity with HTA and payer evidence requirements.
• Experience working in a matrixed, global organization.

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.

Salary: Minimum $183,335.00 - Maximum $274,160.00, 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.

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.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days.

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