Senior Manager, Enterprise Governance & Business Operations

Otsuka America - Princeton, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Princeton, NJ

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Manager, Enterprise Governance & Business Operations plays a crucial role in supporting the CEO and the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) in developing an integrated enterprise strategy and overseeing governance processes. This position requires a collaborative individual with executive presence who can balance strategic thinking with execution, while also being able to work independently and escalate complex issues when necessary. The role offers a unique opportunity to learn from top executives and contribute to the transformation of Otsuka's US pharmaceutical business.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Executive Governance meetings (ELT) in partnership with Senior Director, Enterprise Governance and Business Operations
• Create and manage annual ELT calendar, and assignment of ELT sponsors
• Help execute standing ELT monthly meetings, and serve as lead in the absence of Senior Director, Enterprise Governance and Business Operations
• Help coordinate strategic off-sites
• Lead scheduling, development/archival of agendas/minutes, and management of related meeting materials
• Drive follow-up action items with the ELT and key business stakeholders accordingly
• Create and maintain corporate (US) governance calendar through coordination with cross functional stakeholders
• Support annual goal planning process including facilitation of ELT/leadership working sessions to drive goal development
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders to drive coordination and alignment
• Develop executive-level deliverables (e.g., PowerPoints, talking points, etc.) for leadership visibility and endorsement
• Help organize and optimize office of the CEO
• Assist in the coordination of mid to long-term strategy planning as part of the Annual Business planning cycle, overseeing external vendor engagement as applicable
• Serve as back-up for Senior Director, Enterprise Governance and Business Operations

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience at Otsuka preferred
• At least 5 years of experience working in the Pharma industry
• Proven experience leading complex and impactful work at Otsuka
• Proactive and results-driven, with excellent organizational skills and presentation development/analytical capabilities
• Ability to build relationships and engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to maintain objectivity and complete discretion with confidential information
• Collaborative, all-hands-on-deck mentality
• Strong learning agility, with proven ability to take on new opportunities and successfully navigate ambiguity at Otsuka

Nice-to-haves

• Commercial experience preferred but not required
• Advanced degree preferred but not required

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities