Associate Director, Financial Strategy & Operations (Hybrid)
Otsuka
Princeton NJ 08543 US
For more than 100 years, Otsuka's rich legacy of innovation has fueled breakthroughs to solve complex and unmet needs. Across pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, technology, and more, Otsuka companies have embraced unconventional thinking to transform health worldwide. Now, it's time to take the next step. With data-informed insights, Otsuka Precision Health (OPH) can uncover bold pathways to build meaningful connections throughout a person's health journey. Walking alongside people and communities, we can personalize care, unlock doors to access, and unite a fragmented experience.
By combining all the powers of Otsuka companies, we can deliver scalable solutions for whole-person health. Our team here at OPH is powered by 140+ passionate individuals in data science, technology, digital medicine, and patient experience, working directly with our sister companies, patients, and health care professionals to achieve better outcomes. Current focus areas included patient experience delivery, digital measures, care models, advanced analytics & data, and a variety of digital interventions that help us to unearth personal health needs and address them as a true collaborator within the broader healthcare ecosystem.
The successful candidate will drive value by diving into the economic fundamentals of our business - supporting Portfolio Management, the annual planning and budgeting process, mid-term P&L development, and more to ensure OPH is set up for long-term success.
The Associate Director, Financial Strategy & Operations possesses a powerful combination of strong financial acumen and highly strategic mindset and will support OPH leadership's efforts to build out a long-term roadmap. This individual will work in a highly collaborative manner and ensure that company decisions around strategic priorities, resource allocation, and more are enabled through financial transparency and keen financial insights. Further, this individual will develop a strong understanding of the underlying economics of OPH offerings and support efforts to identify operational efficiencies and develop optimal pricing models.
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.
Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; https://www.otsuka-us.com/careers-join-otsuka .
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.
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 .
Statement Regarding Job Recruiting Fraud Scams
At Otsuka we take security and protection of your personal information very seriously. Please be aware individuals may approach you and falsely present themselves as our employees or representatives. They may use this false pretense to try to gain access to your personal information or acquire money from you by offering fictitious employment opportunities purportedly on our behalf.
Please understand, Otsuka will never ask for financial information of any kind or for payment of money during the job application process. We do not require any financial, credit card or bank account information and/or any payment of any kind to be considered for employment. We will also not offer you money to buy equipment, software, or for any other purpose during the job application process. If you are being asked to pay or offered money for equipment fees or some other application processing fee, even if claimed you will be reimbursed, this is not Otsuka. These claims are fraudulent and you are strongly advised to exercise caution when you receive such an offer of employment.
Otsuka will also never ask you to download a third-party application in order to communicate about a legitimate job opportunity. Scammers may also send offers or claims from a fake email address or from Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc, and not from an official Otsuka email address. Please take extra caution while examining such an email address, as the scammers may misspell an official Otsuka email address and use a slightly modified version duplicating letters.
To ensure that you are communicating about a legitimate job opportunity at Otsuka, please only deal directly with Otsuka through its official Otsuka Career website https://vhr-otsuka.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External .
Otsuka will not be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages or expenses resulting from job recruiting scams. If you suspect a position is fraudulent, please contact Otsuka's call center at: 800-363-5670. If you believe you are the victim of fraud resulting from a job recruiting scam, please contact the FBI through the Internet Crime Complaint Center at: https://www.ic3.gov , or your local authorities.
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., a nd Otsuka Precision Health, Inc. (Otsuka") does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any Otsuka employee directly or through Otsuka's application portal without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be considered Otsuka's sole property. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired by Otsuka as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
By combining all the powers of Otsuka companies, we can deliver scalable solutions for whole-person health. Our team here at OPH is powered by 140+ passionate individuals in data science, technology, digital medicine, and patient experience, working directly with our sister companies, patients, and health care professionals to achieve better outcomes. Current focus areas included patient experience delivery, digital measures, care models, advanced analytics & data, and a variety of digital interventions that help us to unearth personal health needs and address them as a true collaborator within the broader healthcare ecosystem.
The successful candidate will drive value by diving into the economic fundamentals of our business - supporting Portfolio Management, the annual planning and budgeting process, mid-term P&L development, and more to ensure OPH is set up for long-term success.
The Associate Director, Financial Strategy & Operations possesses a powerful combination of strong financial acumen and highly strategic mindset and will support OPH leadership's efforts to build out a long-term roadmap. This individual will work in a highly collaborative manner and ensure that company decisions around strategic priorities, resource allocation, and more are enabled through financial transparency and keen financial insights. Further, this individual will develop a strong understanding of the underlying economics of OPH offerings and support efforts to identify operational efficiencies and develop optimal pricing models.
- Key financial business partner for senior management team.
- Serve as OPH primary point of contact with Shared Services Finance Team from affiliate organization.
- Partner with the leadership teams to develop long range planning models that support the team's strategic vision
- Provide analytical support for strategic financial decisions
- Support forecasting and trend analysis.
- Monitor performance indicators and highlight trends for senior management.
- Anticipate, investigate, and explain material financial discrepancies in collaboration with Shared Services Finance Team.
- Support the annual planning and budgeting process.
- Support the Portfolio Management program
- Assist in building cost models for the OPH portfolio to identify efficiency opportunities as well as appropriate pricing models.
- Conduct financial analysis on the company, divisions, and on specific projects.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare, technology, or other services industries
Bachelor's degree
MBA or Master's in related field preferred: - Proven ability to translate financial analysis to strategic implications.
- Proven expertise in financial analysis of operations at various levels: enterprise-wide, product-level, service-level, and initiative-level.
- Demonstrated ability to balance quantitative and qualitative factors in analyses.
- Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams in a highly matrixed environment.
- Collaborative team player with strong learning agility and an ability to navigate ambiguity with speed and skill.
- Ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to a wide range of stakeholders and secure buy-in.
- Preferred
- 7+ years of experience
- Proven track record of developing pricing models.
- Demonstrated experience in digital health and data at a life science, healthcare, and/or start-up company.
- Proven track record of delivering valuable financial insights to support executive decision-making
- Experience directly working with senior executive and board teams with objectivity and discretion.
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.
Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; https://www.otsuka-us.com/careers-join-otsuka .
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.
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 .
Statement Regarding Job Recruiting Fraud Scams
At Otsuka we take security and protection of your personal information very seriously. Please be aware individuals may approach you and falsely present themselves as our employees or representatives. They may use this false pretense to try to gain access to your personal information or acquire money from you by offering fictitious employment opportunities purportedly on our behalf.
Please understand, Otsuka will never ask for financial information of any kind or for payment of money during the job application process. We do not require any financial, credit card or bank account information and/or any payment of any kind to be considered for employment. We will also not offer you money to buy equipment, software, or for any other purpose during the job application process. If you are being asked to pay or offered money for equipment fees or some other application processing fee, even if claimed you will be reimbursed, this is not Otsuka. These claims are fraudulent and you are strongly advised to exercise caution when you receive such an offer of employment.
Otsuka will also never ask you to download a third-party application in order to communicate about a legitimate job opportunity. Scammers may also send offers or claims from a fake email address or from Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc, and not from an official Otsuka email address. Please take extra caution while examining such an email address, as the scammers may misspell an official Otsuka email address and use a slightly modified version duplicating letters.
To ensure that you are communicating about a legitimate job opportunity at Otsuka, please only deal directly with Otsuka through its official Otsuka Career website https://vhr-otsuka.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External .
Otsuka will not be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages or expenses resulting from job recruiting scams. If you suspect a position is fraudulent, please contact Otsuka's call center at: 800-363-5670. If you believe you are the victim of fraud resulting from a job recruiting scam, please contact the FBI through the Internet Crime Complaint Center at: https://www.ic3.gov , or your local authorities.
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., a nd Otsuka Precision Health, Inc. (Otsuka") does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any Otsuka employee directly or through Otsuka's application portal without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be considered Otsuka's sole property. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired by Otsuka as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.