Executive Director, Global Marketing, Nephrology/Immunology

The EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GLOBAL MARKETING, NEPHROLOGY/IMMUNOLOGY plays an enterprise leadership role in maximizing the value of nephrology/immunology assets in various stages of development by spearheading a team of global marketers and championing collaboration with cross-functional/cross-regional leaders, alliances, and partnerships to shape commercialization strategies for pipeline and in-line global assets with the goal to transform lives across the globe.

The Executive Director, Global Marketing, Nephrology/Immunology role is a key role for Otsuka with the responsibility for the global launch of Sibeprenlimab and all nephrology/immunology assets in the pipeline and maximizing the subsequent LCM opportunities. This role will require a strong, strategic commercial leader to identify ways to optimize brand value through indication and lifecycle prioritization, clinical design/endpoints, global positioning development and label enhancements. The role will require an outstanding communicator who can become a trusted partner globally to lead the successful launch of Sibeprenlimab around the world and then implement the learnings to further enhance future launches. This individual will also need to demonstrate the ability to lead workstreams, partner effectively and foster trust and collaboration with cross-functional teams and with global Otsuka regions in Europe, North America, Japan and OIAA. This role will also help ensure the GMMA function at Otsuka is a trusted partner of the regions by driving high quality commercial deliverables within these main areas of focus:

Mid/late stage development: prioritizing indication/LCM pathway from Phase 2, identifying minimal reimbursable target product profiles (TrPPs) by region and working with regions to identify market access/pricing requirements for pipeline. Co-chair (with R&D) of the PDC ensuring all functions are aligned on the development and go to market strategy. Partnering with R&D to ensure alignment on the data required to support commercialization in all markets.

Late stage development: building pre-launch global brand strategy, global positioning and core brand assets to support regional launch teams. Development of DSE and creative campaigns aligned globally with a single go to market strategy across all regions

Launch Excellence: supporting the regions to successfully launch Sibeprenlimab, taking the learnings from the US launch and implementing in subsequent global launches. Preparing for launches in new indications and formulations for Sibeprenlimab aswell as leading all other launches in the nephrology/immunology TA.

Post-launch: Ongoing LCM/label enhancements, evidence generation oversight and supporting subsequent launches in other regions. Leadership of the Global Brand Team and sharing best practices through forums such as GBM

Key Responsibilities

The Executive Director, Nephrology/Immunology will report to the Vice President, Global Marketing and Market Access (GMMA).

QUALIFICATIONS

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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