Otsuka Pharmaceuticals

Project Manager, Marketing Excellence

Otsuka Pharmaceuticals • $107K — $161K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 3+ years of project management experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare marketing.
  • Strong proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project).
  • PMP certification is a plus.
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical marketing processes, including promotional material development and regulatory/legal review.
  • Experience in brand planning is preferred.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage project timelines for brand planning and launch readiness.
  • Support end-to-end planning and execution of projects to meet business objectives.
  • Serve as the central point of coordination across teams for effective communication.
  • Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks proactively.
  • Organize meetings and track deliverables to support cross-functional collaboration.
  • Provide updates to stakeholders on project status and challenges.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Company-provided life and disability insurance.
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance.
  • Generous 401(k) match and flexible time off.
  • Paid holidays and leave programs.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for supporting key marketing initiatives across various teams, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with organizational goals. This role involves managing timelines, coordinating cross-functional teams, and driving execution for strategic projects such as brand planning, product launches and portfolio projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage project timelines, ensuring deadlines are met for brand planning, launch readiness and other strategic initiatives.
  • Support end-to-end planning and execution of project and launch readiness, ensuring successful delivery against business objectives.
  • Serve as the central point of coordination across teams, facilitating communication and alignment.
  • Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks, proactively working to resolve issues.
  • Support cross-functional collaboration by organizing meetings, tracking deliverables, and ensuring clear accountability.
  • Provide updates and clear communication to project stakeholders and leadership on project status, challenges, and opportunities for acceleration.


Qualifications & Key Competencies

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 3+ years of project management experience, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
  • Experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare marketing required.
  • Strong proficiency in project management tools (i.e., Microsoft Project).
  • PMP certification is a plus.
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical marketing processes, including but not limited to promotional material development and regulatory/legal review.
  • Launch excellence experience is a plus.
  • Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and drive execution.
  • Experience in brand planning is preferred.
  • Excellent communication, organizational and project management skills.


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 $107,718.00 - Maximum $161,000.00, 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.

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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.

About Otsuka Pharmaceuticals

Otsuka Pharmaceutical is a Japanese pharmaceutical company that develops and markets a range of products including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and nutritional supplements. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Otsuka Pharmaceutical has a strong research and development program and has developed several innovative drugs for the treatment of various diseases. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. Otsuka Pharmaceutical has a global presence and operates in several countries around the world.
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Size
9,171 employees
Industry
Founded
1989
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