Job Summary
The Senior Manager, Platform Lead will provide technical directions and support across platforms and systems aligning with the technology roadmap within their domain. The Senior Manager will coordinate across various shared services groups within IT, software companies and service providers to successfully align, integrate, and enable new capabilities and operate existing platforms for Otsuka and our affiliates. The Platform Leads core responsibilities include:
The Platform Lead core responsibilities include:
· Platform Strategist
· Platform Implementation Technical Lead
· Platform Support Lead
· Subject Matter Resource
At Otsuka, we defy limitation, so that others can too.
We have an unwavering belief in doing more. In transcending expectations. In going above and beyond—under any circumstances—for patients, families, providers, and for each other. It’s this deep-rooted dedication that drives us to uncover answers to complex, underserved medical needs, so that patients can push past the limitations of their disease and achieve more than they thought was possible each and every day.
We believe that the bigger the challenge, the bigger the opportunity. We are doing everything in our power to live up to our mission of creating new products for better health worldwide in two important therapeutic categories: neuroscience and nephrology.
Job Description
The Senior Manager role will drive the operational and program delivery support across technology initiatives and solutions within their platform area. The position will be responsible for overseeing and contributing to the technical execution of the roadmap as well as maintaining and enhancing the existing productions solution in their platform domain.
Core Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
- Platform Strategist: Working closely with the IT Business Partner , plan and develop the technical and architectural components of the capability roadmap in support of new business strategies and functional requirements. Review, analyze, evaluate new opportunities to improve, develop or integrate new technical capabilities into the end-to-end platforms/eco-systems. Ensure solutions being planned, take global needs into accounts, are architecturally flexible to extend to related business areas, and are not overly complex. Designs solutions that are maintainable and supportable.
- Platform Implementation Technical Lead: Provide technical leadership for the new capability projects across assigned domain (internal, contractors, manage service providers, and software vendors); work hand-in-hand with the system delivery teams to reduce project risks, improve quality, and expedite delivery of fit-for-purpose solutions; ensure system design is aligned with the business needs, are scalable, sustainable, supportable, and have life cycle management plans (architecturally sound). Collaborate with the shared services within IT to improve our processes and methodologies for capability enablement and delivery. Help bridge the gaps and hand-offs issues between requirements / functional resources, development teams, and project leadership.
- Platform Support Lead: Build and manage working relationship with managed outsourced service providers. Actively work with vendors to track, monitor and devise action plans to address incidents and problems occurring within their domain. Identify emerging or existing risks in applications and plan on ways to prevent them.
- Subject Matter Resource: Communicates complex technical information to senior management and business stakeholders. Participates in various forums, conferences, and working groups to bring thought-capital and leading practices to the organization. Actively seeks and drives opportunities for continuous improvement of applications.
Qualifications
Knowledge/ Experience and Skills:
- Minimum of years 8+ years of experience providing solutions for business, developing and managing implementation of global platforms, with 3+ years of experience in Life Sciences.
- Working knowledge of key processes within the relevant business area and various regulations governing the pharmaceutical industry.
- Demonstrated solid presentation skills with the ability to influence and drive action including ability to effectively interface with all senior level functional area colleagues
- Demonstrated solid interpersonal skill and proven high emotional quotient focused on issues & problem management.
- Experience working with offshore based technical teams .
- Functional and technical understanding of platforms within ones domain
- Experience in delivering solutions using Agile methodologies, Project Management, IT SDLC and DevOps framework
- Experience with Analytics, BI, and data modeling is highly preferred.
- Experience in Operational Excellence - including but not limited to Continuous Improvement and Project and/ or Technical Management.
- Hands-on experience in applying architectural principles, methods, and tools to business challenges.
- Up to 10% travel is required, based upon business needs.
Educational Qualifications:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree; preferably, a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or adjacent fields. Advanced degree in in sciences, business administration, or pharmaceuticals is optimal.
Technical Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of experience with Veeva/Salesforce or platforms
- Experience with Snowflake
- Good understanding of Data Integration and APIs
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
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.
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.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation, if you are unable or limited in your ability to apply to this job opening as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Accommodation Request.
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Skills Required
- 8+ years experience delivering solutions and managing implementation of global platforms
- 3+ years experience in Life Sciences
- Working knowledge of pharmaceutical business processes and relevant industry regulations
- Demonstrated presentation and influencing skills with senior stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence focused on issue and problem management
- Experience working with offshore technical teams
- Functional and technical understanding of platforms within domain
- Experience delivering solutions using Agile methodologies, Project Management, IT SDLC and DevOps frameworks
- Experience with Analytics, Business Intelligence, and data modeling
- Experience in Operational Excellence, continuous improvement, and technical/project management
- Hands-on experience applying architectural principles, methods, and tools
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or adjacent field (advanced degree preferred)
- Minimum 3 years experience with Veeva or Salesforce platforms
- Experience with Snowflake and Tableau Server
- Good understanding of Data Integration and APIs
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Otsuka America Pharmaceutical and has not been reviewed or approved by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, prescription services, telehealth, life insurance, and disability, with notable mental‑health access through therapy, coaching, and digital tools. Wellness resources such as fitness reimbursement, nutrition support, and caregiver assistance further reinforce overall healthcare robustness.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a strong 401(k) match alongside personalized financial counseling for tax planning, education funding, home buying, and estate planning. These features position retirement support as a differentiator within the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off policies include flexible time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, and a company winter holiday break. The breadth of leave programs supports work–life balance across various needs.
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Insights
What We Do
There are two Otsuka pharmaceutical industry companies in the U.S.: Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI) successfully commercializes Otsuka-discovered and in-licensed products in North America. Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (OPDC) clinically develops and registers innovative healthcare products on a global basis.
