Director, Medical Affairs Congress Strategy and Execution

Director, Medical Affairs Congress Strategy and Execution

The Director, Medical Affairs Congress Strategy and Execution, plays a pivotal role in Otsuka's Global Medical Affairs (GMA) organization, spearheading our non-promotional scientific communication efforts across our diverse portfolio. This position is instrumental in developing and implementing cutting-edge congress strategies that align with and elevate our overall GMA objectives.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Senior Director of Medical Affairs Excellence & Operations, this role will orchestrate Otsuka's presence at major medical congresses, ensuring maximum impact and value from our scientific communications. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with a deep understanding of the medical congress landscape and the ability to leverage innovative approaches to enhance scientific exchange.

Key Responsibilities

Congress Strategy and Execution

• Develop a comprehensive, multi-year congress strategy aligned with Otsuka's pipeline and product lifecycle stages
• Create and lead the Congress Steering Committee in partnership with key GMA stakeholders, ensuring cross-functional alignment and optimal resource allocation
• Identify and prioritize key international and regional congresses across therapeutic areas
• Partner with Medical Communications to orchestrate Otsuka's scientific presence at congresses, including:
  • Abstract submissions and poster presentations
  • Oral presentations and late-breaking clinical trial sessions
  • Sponsored symposia and educational sessions
  • Investigator meetings and closed sessions
  • Booth design and scientific content
  • Press activities and media engagement
• Implement innovative digital strategies to extend congress reach and engagement, including virtual and hybrid congress solutions
• Develop and execute strategic plans for pre-congress, on-site, and post-congress activities to maximize impact
• Create and manage congress budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and ROI

Scientific Content Development and Delivery

• Collaborate with GMA Medical Strategy and Medical Communications to develop high-quality, scientifically rigorous presentations and materials
• Ensure all congress materials adhere to compliance standards and data publication embargoes
• Implement best practices for data visualization and scientific storytelling to enhance impact
• Coordinate with publication planning to align congress activities with broader publication strategies

KOL Engagement and Relationship Management

• Develop and execute strategies for engaging key opinion leaders before, during, and after congresses
• Organize and facilitate investigator meetings and advisory boards in conjunction with congresses
• Create opportunities for scientific exchange between Otsuka medical personnel and external experts

Metrics and Analytics

• Establish KPIs for congress activities and implement systems to track and analyze performance
• Conduct post-congress analysis to assess impact and identify areas for improvement
• Benchmark Otsuka's congress presence against competitors and industry best practices

Innovation and Best Practices

• Stay abreast of evolving trends in medical congress strategy and scientific communications
• Pilot innovative approaches to enhance engagement and scientific exchange at congresses
• Develop and implement best practices for virtual and hybrid congress participation

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced degree in life sciences (Ph.D., PharmD, or M.D. preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, with at least 5 years focused on congress strategy and execution
• Proven track record of successful congress planning and implementation on a global scale
• Deep understanding of the medical congress landscape and evolving trends in scientific communications

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience across multiple therapeutic areas, with expertise in rare diseases and innovative therapies
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders
• Excellent project management abilities, including budget management and vendor oversight
• Innovative mindset with experience in implementing digital and virtual congress solutions
• Strong analytical skills and ability to derive insights from congress metrics and feedback
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to translate complex scientific concepts for various audiences
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