**Job Description** The Senior Director of Global Marketing, Rare Metabolic Diseases role is responsible for globally maximizing brand value of all rare metabolic assets in the Jnana and BD pipeline with particular focus on the global launch of JNT-517 and the subsequent LCM. This role will require a strong, strategic commercial leader to identify ways to optimize brand value through indication and lifecycle prioritization, clinical design/endpoints, global positioning development and label enhancements. This individual will also need to demonstrate the ability to lead workstreams, partner effectively and foster trust and collaboration with development teams, cross-functional teams and with global Otsuka regions in Europe, North America, Japan and OIAA. This role will also help ensure the GMMA function at Otsuka is a trusted partner of the regions by driving high quality commercial deliverables within these main areas of focus: Early/late stage development: prioritizing indication/LCM pathway, identifying minimal reimbursable target product profiles (TrPPs) by region and working with regions to identify market access/pricing requirements for pipeline Late stage development: building pre-launch global brand strategy, global positioning and core brand assets to support regional launch teams. Development of DSE and creative campaigns aligned globally with a single go to market strategy across all regions Post-launch: Ongoing LCM/label enhancements, evidence generation oversight and supporting subsequent launches in other regions. Leadership of the Global Brand Team and sharing best practices through forums such as GBM **Key Responsibilities** + Maximizes product value over the entire lifecycle by proactively identifying opportunities for clinical and market differentiation working with development teams, cross-functional teams and regional teams globally + Partners with regions and cross-functional teams to identify regional needs/considerations in shaping development and commercialization decisions + Acts as co-chair of product development team (PDC) to develop a globally and functionally aligned launch strategy + Acts as co-chair of global brand team (with OPDC) to oversee regional brand strategies and evidence generation plan with Otsuka regions + Leads the development of foundational brand deliverables including global brand positioning, branding/logo, and development of pre-commercialization brand plan to support transition to regional brand teams upon Phase 3 data + Partners with regions to understand regional brand plans to ensure strategic alignment to global positioning + Develops and oversees annual global marketing budgets needed to shape the market and build the brand prior to Phase 3 readout (which includes market research, brand analytics, brand strategy projects) The Senior Director of Rare Metabolic Diseases will report to the Global Vice President, Marketing and Market Access (GMMA). **QUALIFICATIONS** + **MBA, PharmD, PhD** or other relevant graduate or post-graduate degree preferred + **Commercial experience essential** , preferably in brand marketing across multiple countries and regions + Prior experience with **launching brands essential** + **Rare disease** experience preferred + **Ability to create strong network and trust** cross-functionally and across regions and demonstrated leadership skills + **Analytic and financial acumen** to identify need for brand analytic assessment and forecasting scenarios + **Demonstrated leadership capability** and strong interpersonal and communication skills + Up to 30% travel is required, based upon business needs. **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 $225,490.00 - Maximum $337,180.00, plus incentive opportunity: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting salary for candidates hired to perform the work. Other elements may be used to determine actual salary such as the candidate’s job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. 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