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Associate Director, Established Brands Marketing

Otsuka America

Phoenix, AZ
Full Time
Director
165k-246k
7 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Associate Director, Established Brands Marketing is responsible for driving marketing strategy and execution for late-lifecycle brands within Otsuka's CNS portfolio. The role focuses on maximizing brand value, optimizing commercial investments, and managing brand evolution, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure continued product performance and smooth strategy transitions as products approach loss of exclusivity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead marketing for established brands like Nuedexta, ensuring strategic transitions, continued performance, and LOE preparedness.
  • Develop and execute marketing plans that sustain brand revenue, optimize promotional spend, and drive post-LOE opportunities.
  • Work closely with market access, finance, commercial operations, and medical teams to ensure seamless execution of brand strategies.
  • Monitor market dynamics, competitor activity, and reimbursement changes to refine marketing strategies and respond to evolving conditions.
  • Track key performance indicators (KPIs), adjust marketing tactics based on data insights, and implement cost-effective promotional strategies.
  • Oversee agency relationships to ensure effective execution of brand initiatives while optimizing resource allocation.
  • Support the team with relevant early commercialization work and planning within CNS as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred.
  • 6+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech marketing, with experience in late-lifecycle brand management or LOE strategy preferred.
  • Strong understanding of market access, reimbursement, and commercialization strategies.
  • Proven ability to develop and execute marketing plans for mature brands.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience working with sales, market access, and medical teams.
  • Analytical mindset, with the ability to track performance metrics and optimize investments.
  • Experience in budget management and vendor oversight.
  • Ability to work in a matrixed environment and manage multiple priorities.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in late-lifecycle brand management or LOE strategy.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred.

Benefits & Perks

  • 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.
  • Additional company-provided benefits.

Working at Otsuka America

Otsuka values accountability, strategic thinking, patient and customer centricity, impactful communication, respectful collaboration, and empowered development. The company emphasizes a focus on results, long-term impact, and fostering a diverse, inclusive work environment.

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Job Details

Posted AtSep 19, 2025
Job CategoryBrand Marketing
Salary165k-246k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceDirector

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About Otsuka America

Website

otsuka-america.com

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Industry

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing

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