Medical Director, Nephrology & Immunology Medical Strategy

Medical Director, Nephrology & Immunology Medical Strategy

The Medical Director, Nephrology & Immunology Medical Strategy is a critical role responsible for shaping the strategic processes and planning for assets in early development (e.g., pre-Phase 3) within the Nephrology and Immunology portfolio. This position manages the unique challenge of establishing an emerging portfolio, incorporating newly acquired assets, which requires significant scientific and strategic agility and a strong ability to balance competing priorities. This position reports directly to the Senior Director, Immunology Lead, who in turn reports to the Executive Director, Nephrology & Immunology Lead.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Medical Strategy & Narrative

• Provide key medical input into the initial development of the Target Reimbursable Product Profile as well as early development plans ensuring scientific consistency and alignment across R&D, Clinical, Global Medical Affairs, and Early Commercialization functions
• Provide high-quality scientific/clinical input and review of early asset plans, ensuring content aligns with the overarching Medical Narrative
• Serve as a primary scientific resource, providing guidance on the disease state and mechanism of action for the early Nephrology and Immunology portfolio helping to translate science into value for patients and stakeholders
• Lead the Strategy and Tactical Planning Process, identifying critical data needs for the emerging portfolio

Evidence Generation Process

• Oversee the Medical Evidence Generation Process, translating strategic data gaps into clear research priorities and providing expert input into the design and feasibility of clinical trials and data generation initiatives
• Support the planning and execution of Medical Affairs evidence generation activities relevant to early assets

External Stakeholder Engagement

• Identify and engage Medical experts to support collection, curation and communication of clinical Medical and methodological insights to inform understanding of unmet medical needs, emerging standard of care and development opportunities
• Develop Key Intelligence Topics & Questions (KITs/KIQs) for relevant assets, serving as the blueprint for insight collection from Medical Experts
• Lead the strategic planning, content development, and successful facilitation of consulting activities including Advisory Boards, ensuring objectives align with data gap analyses and asset/portfolio strategy
• Lead scientific exchange with Medical Experts to gather insights and validate development hypotheses
• Support the development of scientific publications, abstracts, and presentations related to early assets

Cross-functional Integration & Planning

• Collaborate within the Nephrology & Immunology Medical Business Unit with the Nephrology & Immunology Medical Communications and Field Medical Affairs sub-teams
• Partner with and serve as a scientific and clinical resource for cross-functional colleagues including Clinical Development, Global Integrated Evidence & Innovation, Regulatory and Global Marketing and Market Access
• Support indication prioritization and portfolio planning for early assets
• Consider technology and AI to support workflow improvement

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Advanced scientific degree is required (PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent) with expertise in Rheumatology and/or Dermatology
• Preference for previous experience in Clinical Development, Research, or early-stage Medical Affairs
• Expertise in Rheumatology or Dermatology is strongly preferred
• Experience supporting BD evaluations for potential acquisitions
• Experience contributing to the integration and strategic planning for newly acquired or in-licensed assets
• Proven experience managing Evidence Generation processes and executing scientific Advisory Boards

Skills and Competencies:

• Motivated and solution-oriented with the ability to work collaboratively across the organization, particularly with R&D and Clinical teams
• Strategic agility required to build and adapt scientific strategy for an emerging portfolio
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including experience presenting complex development strategies to large internal groups and engaging a limited number of highly specialized external experts
• Full understanding of rules and regulations in pharma, with the ability to apply knowledge of guidelines and regulations to early-stage Medical Affairs activities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a proactive and problem-solving mindset
• Strong understanding of drug development processes, especially early-stage development

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.

Minimum $205,368.00 - Maximum $307,050.00, 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.

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

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.