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The Manager, Data Analytics is an important role within the Medical Excellence & Operations team within Global Medical Affairs. This role will serve as the data and analytics lead supporting operational excellence across the Global Medical Affairs organization. This role is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and translating data into actionable insights that inform medical strategy, field engagement, performance measurement and medical strategy. The Manager, Data Analytics will work closely with both Field Medical and Headquarters teams to understand business needs and system requirements, support development of analytical solutions and other projects to drive key business processes and decisions for the Medical Affairs function. This role reports into the Business Solutions & Analytics Lead who reports into the Executive Director, Medical Excellence and Operations.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Data Collection, Management and Governance

+ Identify, collect, integrate and clean data from multiple sources (e.g.,field medical engagement data, MSL CRM, publications, congresses, medical inquiries).

+ Ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance of data within medical systems (e.g., Veeva CRM, publication databases, analytics platforms).

+ Collaborate with IT and Data Governance to automate data pipelines and improve data availability.

+ Organize data into optimal data structures flexible to cross-functional and cross-process data needs.

+ Support audit-readiness and maintain documentation of data definitions, sources, and analytical methods.

Medical Insights and** **Stakeholder Analytics

+ Generate actionable insights from data repository to inform medical strategy, therapeutic focus areas, and medical evidence-generation priorities.

+ Evaluate key Medical activities (e.g., MSL engagement effectiveness, scientific exchange, publications) and identify key patterns and opportunities for improvement.

+ Engage with the External Engagement & Field Excellence team to segment and profile key opinion leaders (KOLs) and other external experts using data-driven methodologies.

+ Partner with global and regional medical teams to optimize field resource deployment and outreach strategies.

Medical Operations and Performance Management

+ Collaborate with other Medical Excellence & Operations colleagues to define and track core metrics for key activities (e.g., medical plans, publications, advisory boards, congresses).

+ Align with Medical Leadership and implement key performance and/or activity indicators and metrics for business-critical decisions.

+ Design standardized KPI frameworks and ensure consistency across regions and therapeutic medical business units.

+ Prepare recurring performance dashboards and insights summaries for senior leadership to inform tactical and strategic decision-making.

Insights Reporting and Communication

+ Develop interactive dashboardsand reports to communicate trends, engagement metrics, and key field insights to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

+ Collaborate with Field Excellence team to train all relevant stakeholders on the use and functionality of dashboards, applications, or other tools.

Continuous Improvement and Process Optimization

+ Identify inefficiencies in data workflows, reporting, processes and propose or drive automation, streamlining data refreshes and reducing manual effort as needed.

+ Optimize how dashboards and tools are structured and consider innovative solutions to analytics and internal reporting.

+ Recommend or pilot new technologies / tools (e.g. data visualization, NLP, GenAI) to improve speed, insight depth, or usability.

+ Contribute to innovation initiatives in automation, data visualization, and predictive analytics within Medical Affairs.

+ Consider technology and AI to support workflow improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication

+ Collaborate cross-functionally with several stakeholders (e.g., Medical Operations, Field Medical, Clinical, HEOR, Commercial Analytics, IT teams)to:

+ Align on methodologies and share insights

+ Establish scalable analytics processes

+ Develop dashboards and KPIs

+ Ensure data quality and compliance across systems and sources

+ Present findings to technical and non-technical audiences across levels through clear, tailored, data-driven storytelling

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

+ Bachelor’s degree (Data Science, Statistics, Life Sciences, Health Informatics, or related field required); master’s, or equivalent is a plus.

+ Minimum 5 years of experience in data and analytics roles, with at least 3 years in pharma or biotech roles (Medical Affairs, Clinical, or HEOR functions ideally).

+ Expertise with analytical and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Python, SQL).

+ Proven experience managing large, multi-source datasets and expertise developing dashboards or KPIs that drive strategic decisions.

+ Familiarity with Medical Affairs systems (e.g., Veeva CRM, publication management, CLM platforms) and compliance principles.

+ Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders.

Skills and Competencies:

+ Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills with proven track record of organizational impact.

+ Strong understanding of different data environments (e.g., medical, clinical, scientific, economic).

+ Strong technical fluency in data analytics with deep understanding of medical affairs objectives and scientific communication.

+ Strong knowledge of traditional data warehousing, data structures, and tools.

+ Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to self-lead discoveries of new technologies and delivery of innovative solutions.

+ Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable business and scientific insights, with attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and compliance.

+ Demonstrated strong communication and presentation skills, persuasiveness, and ability to communicate complex datasets and analytical methods to all business leaders within the organization.

+ Excellent project management and organizational skills, with proven estimation and delivery of projects on-time.

+ Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team with stakeholders across levels

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 $117,027.00 - Maximum $175,030.00, 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.

Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; https://www.otsuka-us.com/careers-join-otsuka .

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