Director, Global Product Quality - Manufacturing

Position Summary

The Director, Global Product Quality – Manufacturing Product Quality leads the quality oversight of clinical and commercial products at CDMOs under contract by Otsuka, ensuring they are manufactured, packed, labelled, stored, and transported in a controlled way in accordance with regulatory expectations and applicable cGMP/GDP quality standards. This global role guarantees a stable supply for Otsuka’s patients and collaborates across Otsuka Affiliates and Subsidiaries to maintain the effectiveness of Otsuka Quality Systems that support clinical studies, commercial operations, and continuous improvement.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall quality and compliance of GMP suppliers providing contract manufacturing, clinical packaging, labeling, distribution, and testing services for Otsuka Small Molecule and Biologics products.
• Establishes and maintains the effectiveness of Quality Systems for managing the batch record review and disposition processes supporting Commercial Product (API, drug product, and final finished product).
• Works to maintain the effectiveness of Quality Management Systems for GMP activities supporting Investigational Medicinal Products and Commercial Product.
• Leads resolution of product quality issues by driving root cause investigations, CAPA implementation, and escalates quality issues to senior management when appropriate.
• Oversees development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures, work instructions, forms, templates, and other documents associated with the systems noted above.
• Ensures Quality Agreements are executed with suppliers and that the agreements remain in compliance with local and global procedures.
• Represents global product quality during execution of product technical transfer activities to ensure all aspects of the transfer are conducted per cGMP.
• Collaborates with project teams supporting key Otsuka projects to assure that goals set by the team as they relate to potential suppliers are consistent with local and global quality objectives and relevant governmental requirements.
• Serves as Global Quality Product Champion and is responsible for monitoring and escalation of any situation with potential negative impact on clinical study supplies, supply chain for commercial product, or impact to patients.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, Education, and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum 12 years of combined experience in QA or pharmaceutical manufacturing, supporting GMP activities for Investigational Medicinal Products or Commercial Products.
• Thorough understanding of the Drug Development process and cGMP regulatory requirements.
• Ability to handle interactions and resolve issues with internal customers and GMP suppliers in a tactful, professional, and effective manner.
• Experience with Small Molecule API and Drug Product manufacturing.
• Strong analytical problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Risk Management experience.
• Position requires approximately 30% domestic travel; occasional international travel may also be necessary.

Preferred

• Advanced degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Experience with medical devices/combination products.
• At least 8 years of Quality Management experience.
• Experience with Biologics manufacturing.

Competencies

• Accountability for Results – stay focused on key strategic objectives, hold high performance standards, and lead change.
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving – make decisions considering long‑term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
• Patient & Customer Centricity – maintain focus on the needs of customers and key stakeholders.
• Impactful Communication – communicate with logic, clarity, and respect; influence at all levels to achieve the best results.
• 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.

Salary

Minimum $169,222.00 – maximum $253,000.00, plus incentive opportunity. The stated range reflects a typical pay range for individuals hired in this role in the United States; actual pay will be determined by experience, skills, and internal comparisons.

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; generous 401(k) match; flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.