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 & Product Ownership
Own and maintain the ServiceNow Development Roadmap and day to day development, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities
Translate platform strategy into well‑defined epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Balance demand across IT, business, and operational stakeholders while maintaining platform integrity
Delivery, Execution, and Production Support
Lead day‑to‑day execution of platform initiatives, including intake, prioritization, UAT coordination, and release readiness
Facilitate working meetings, triage sessions, and backlog grooming with technical and functional teams
Track progress, risks, dependencies, and decisions, escalating as needed
Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination
Orchestrate solutions across ITSM, platform engineering, security, and business teams to ensure smooth delivery of services and projects
Prepare and deliver clear status updates, readouts, and materials for leadership consumption
Enablement & Adoption
Partner with platform leadership to refine messaging, demos, and usage guidance for IT and business users
Help measure and communicate platform value and outcomes
Governance & Quality
Ensure platform enhancements and changes align with enterprise standards, architectural direction, good documentation practices, and governance processes
Contribute to continuous improvement of platform operating models, intake processes, and delivery practices
Required Qualifications
7+ years of experience in platform product ownership, solution ownership, or enterprise systems delivery
Strong hands‑on experience with ServiceNow (ITSM, platform workflows, or adjacent modules)
Proven ability to manage complex backlogs and cross‑functional delivery
Experience working with vendors and system integrators
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics for varied audiences
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with ServiceNow NowAssist or GenAI‑enabled platforms or automation tools
Prior work in large‑scale enterprise IT environments
Familiarity with ITIL‑aligned service management concepts
Educational Requirements:
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.
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.
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Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience providing solutions for business, developing and implementing products across global platforms
- 3+ years of experience in Life Sciences
- Working knowledge of key processes within the relevant business area and pharmaceutical regulations
- Ability to interface with senior level colleagues and drive action
- Experience with offshore technical teams
- Functional understanding of products within the domain
- Experience delivering solutions using Agile methodologies
- Experience in Operational Excellence including Continuous Improvement
- Hands-on experience applying architectural principles to business challenges
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.








