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Otsuka Pharmaceutical

Global pharma maker of Abilify

Project Manager - Marketing Excellence

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$107.7k - $161k+ Incentive opportunity
Mid
Bachelor's
Princeton, NJ, USA
In Person
Project & Program ManagementProject Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • At least 3 years of project management experience, including the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
  • Experience in pharmaceutical or healthcare marketing is required.
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project is required.
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical marketing processes, including promotional material development and regulatory/legal review, is required.
  • Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and drive execution is required.
  • Accountability for results, including focus on strategic objectives, high performance standards, and active participation in leading change.
  • Strategic thinking and problem solving that considers long-term impacts to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
  • Patient and customer centricity, maintaining focus on customer and stakeholder needs.
  • Impactful communication, communicating clearly and respectfully and influencing at all levels.
  • Respectful collaboration, valuing others' perspectives and building diverse partnerships toward common goals.
  • Empowered development, taking an active role in professional development.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and manage project timelines to meet deadlines for brand planning, launch readiness, and other strategic initiatives.
  • Support end-to-end planning and execution of projects and launch readiness to deliver against business objectives.
  • Serve as the central coordination point across teams, facilitating communication and alignment.
  • Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks, and proactively resolve issues.
  • Organize meetings, track deliverables, and ensure clear accountability to support cross-functional collaboration.
  • Provide project stakeholders and leadership with updates and clear communication about project status, challenges, and opportunities for acceleration.
Desired Qualifications
  • PMP certification is a plus.
  • Launch excellence experience is a plus.
  • Experience in brand planning is preferred.

About the company

Otsuka Pharmaceutical develops and markets medicines and health products worldwide, including prescription drugs and nutraceutical beverages. Its product lineup ranges from pharmaceutical treatments such as Abilify (an antipsychotic) to consumer health drinks like Pocari Sweat, which helps replenish electrolytes. Abilify works as a psychiatric medication used to treat conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, while Pocari Sweat is an ion-replacement beverage designed to restore minerals and fluids after activity or heat. The company differentiates itself through a long history dating back to its founding in 1921, a broad, globally scaled portfolio spanning drugs and health beverages, and a focus on health improvements across populations. Its stated goal is to create new products for better health worldwide.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Tokyo, Japan

Founded

1921

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What believers are saying

  • VOYXACT's August 2026 two-year data supports a supplemental FDA approval filing.
  • Transcend acquisition closed June 15, 2026, adding a differentiated neuropsychiatry pipeline.
  • Paradise renal denervation gained Japan insurance coverage March 1, 2026, accelerating sales.

What critics are saying

  • Abilify patents keep expiring through 2027, pressuring a legacy revenue engine.
  • Otsuka v Sun Pharma in Australia threatens ABILIFY MAINTENA patent-extension protection.
  • Transcend's PTSD asset, TSND-201, reaches Phase 3 completion only in late 2027.

What makes Otsuka Pharmaceutical unique

  • Otsuka pairs pharmaceuticals, devices, and diagnostics across renal, psychiatric, and cardiovascular care.
  • SIMTRIYO, approved July 23, 2026, is the first approved NDSRI for ADHD.
  • VOYXACT delivered 24-month eGFR stabilization, strengthening Otsuka's IgA nephropathy leadership.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Student Loan Assistance
  • Paid Holidays

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