Executive Director, Biomedical Research and Development

7 days ago


Princeton, Florida, United States Otsuka Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Director to join our team at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company. As a global healthcare company, we strive to create innovative products that improve human health worldwide.

Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical drug development, with experience in the design, execution, and oversight of First in Human (FIH), Translational Medicine (TM), and Proof of Concept (POC) studies. They will be responsible for working closely with cross-functional teams, including Discovery, Preclinical, Biomarker, Genomics, Bioanalytical, and Global Clinical Development, to ensure efficient and scientific execution of early phase trials and development/execution of biomarker plans.

The successful candidate will also be expected to work with digital and diagnostics groups to support the development of biomarkers throughout the life cycle of our compounds. They will represent TM at teams to identify, introduce, and evaluate discovery assets and ensure the incorporation of translational tools in early phase programs.

This role will participate in the Early Development Team (EDT) or serve as chair of the Research and Development team (RDT), supporting the transition of discovery compounds from preclinical stage to first in human and POC, and providing medical oversight of ongoing studies and input to strategy and commercial teams for asset and indication mapping.

The Executive Director will also serve as the medical oversight of the study, overseeing protocol development, study execution while working with medical monitors and other functions and activities related to Clinical Study Reports (CSRs). They will participate in Key Opinion Leader (KOL) meetings, advisory boards, academic, and scientific groups to ensure the evaluation and incorporation of innovative translational and biomarker endpoints in early phase programs.

Otsuka maintains a hybrid work policy and travel is expected 20% of the time based on business needs. Remote options will be considered for US candidates.



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