Associate Director, Market Access Strategic Enablement

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

1d•$169,222 - $253,000

About The Position

The Associate Director, Market Access Portfolio Strategy & Operations serves as a strategic partner to the Executive Director and the broader Market Access organization. The role drives portfolio-wide execution, operational excellence, and cross-functional alignment, and leads business operations, communication planning, resource development, budget management, and high-priority initiatives supporting inline and select pipeline assets. It offers broad exposure across the portfolio to build understanding of Market Access strategy while advancing critical business priorities, organizational effectiveness, and opportunities to enhance capabilities, processes, and impact. The role is designed to accelerate the development of future Market Access leaders through enterprise-level visibility and ownership across multiple initiatives. The position leads development and deployment of Market Access resources, tools, and materials; coordinates planning, governance, communications, and organizational milestones; manages cross-functional projects; and develops capabilities through frameworks, training resources, and knowledge-management approaches. It partners with asset teams, Business Unit partners, and other stakeholders to align activities and deliverables, improve execution, and support leadership decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, Healthcare Administration, or a related discipline.
At least 4 years of experience within the biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, healthcare, consulting, or related industry.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and drive execution across cross-functional teams in a highly matrixed environment.
Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to translate complex information into actionable recommendations.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing executive-level presentations and communications.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work effectively in ambiguous situations, and adapt to changing business needs.
Strong organizational and project management skills and a track record of delivering high-quality results against aggressive timelines.
Ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and drive alignment across diverse functions and organizational levels.
High learning agility and ability to rapidly acquire knowledge in new business areas and apply it to business challenges.
Demonstrated leadership through ownership of significant business initiatives, process improvements, or cross-functional workstreams.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Market Access, Payer Marketing, Managed Markets, Pricing & Reimbursement, Patient Services, Brand Marketing, Commercial Operations, or related commercial functions.
Experience in specialty and/or rare disease therapeutic areas.
Knowledge of U.S. healthcare reimbursement, payer, pricing, contracting, and Market Access dynamics.
Understanding of legislative, regulatory, and policy developments that may influence patient access and reimbursement.
Experience managing budgets, agency partners, and external vendors.
Experience developing and implementing communication plans, organizational engagement plans, or large-scale meeting and event plans.
Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to synthesize complex information into compelling business narratives and recommendations.

Responsibilities

Lead development, coordination, and implementation of Market Access resources, tools, and materials that support strategic priorities and stakeholder engagement.
Partner with asset teams and cross-functional stakeholders to identify resource needs, establish development plans, and ensure delivery of high-quality materials.
Manage resource review, approval, and deployment processes to ensure efficient and compliant delivery.
Evaluate resource effectiveness and recommend enhancements to maximize impact and organizational value.
Support execution of strategic and operational priorities, aligning activities, timelines, and deliverables with business objectives.
Coordinate annual planning, business reviews, governance processes, and organizational milestones across inline and pipeline assets.
Establish and maintain systems, tools, and processes that enhance organizational effectiveness, visibility, and accountability.
Evaluate key initiatives and proactively identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities to improve execution.
Build trust and credibility through authentic partnership, thoughtful communication, and a collaborative, team-first approach that values diverse viewpoints.
Develop and execute communication plans supporting team priorities, major initiatives, and leadership engagement across Market Access.
Coordinate internal communications, leadership presentations, department meetings, and other forums to promote alignment and consistent messaging.
Lead planning and execution for key events, including annual meetings, strategic workshops, and leadership sessions.
Serve as a central coordination point for portfolio communication and engagement activities and for work with Business Unit partners.
Lead and execute high-priority cross-functional projects that advance business objectives, improve organizational capabilities, and address emerging needs.
Apply structured project management principles to promote accountability, alignment, and timely delivery.
Partner with cross-functional teams to identify solutions, remove barriers, and facilitate decisions in complex or ambiguous environments.
Develop recommendations and present findings, risks, and opportunities to leadership to support informed decision-making.
Develop Market Access capabilities through tools, frameworks, training resources, and knowledge-management approaches that improve team performance.
Analyze business challenges, emerging trends, and organizational needs to generate actionable insights and recommendations.
Build a broad understanding of the Market Access landscape, contribute to strategic discussions, and help strengthen organizational capabilities.