Vice President, Finance

The Vice President, Finance (VP, Finance) is a critical leadership role for the U.S. organization, reporting to the OAPI and OPDC Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The role is a member of the CFO Leadership Team and serves as an officer of the company, with responsibilities that include presenting to the Board of Directors and the Audit and Risk Committees. The VP, Finance has broad and complex responsibilities across the U.S. pharmaceutical business, the North American holding company Otsuka America, Inc.

(OAI), and Otsuka’s Japanese parent company Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company, Ltd (OPC). The role oversees all aspects of financial operations, including controllership, financial reporting, financial operations, planning, forecasting, and internal controls. As a strategic advisor to the CFO, CEO, and Executive Leadership Team, the VP, Finance provides an active voice on both business operations and the company’s strategic direction. The role supports decision-making with a focus on value creation, financial discipline, resource allocation, and the long-term financial and operational implications of major investments and strategic priorities.

The VP, Finance provides financial leadership, strategic direction, and technical guidance to Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (OAPI) and affiliated U.S. companies, including OPDC. The role supports the Commercial Organizations and Corporate Functions, serves leadership committees as required, and provides expert consultation to affiliate companies and the parent holding company as requested.

• Corporate Controller
• Finance Operations, including Payroll, Source to Pay, Invoice to Cash, and Record to Report
• Financial Planning and Analysis for Commercial and G&A
• Alliance Management

This leader will work across but not directly lead other areas of the business where influence and partnership are essential. These areas include, but are not limited to:

• Market Access
• Information Technology
• Business Development
• Technical Operations

The role is responsible for financial strategy, planning, and forecasting; engagement with the CFO, CFO Leadership Team, and Executive Leadership Team; oversight of the internal controls framework;
Japanese Financial Instruments and Exchange Law requirements (JSOX); risk management; budget review with Corporate Planning; preparation of financial reports; and internal control activities.

This position is based in Princeton, New Jersey. Otsuka maintains a hybrid work policy. Travel is expected up to 15% of the time based on business needs, including domestic and international travel.

• Meets regularly with the Board of Directors and provides required financial reporting, including updates on risks, issues, and areas of concern to the Audit Committee of the Board.
• Ensures financial reporting is complete, accurate, and prepared in accordance with IFRS, with appropriate controls over processes, transactions, and records.
• Represents management with external auditors regarding the completeness and accuracy of financial statements.
• Serves as the primary contact for OAI and OPC on financial matters, governance issues, and selected matters related to OAPI Commercial and G&A, providing regular updates on financial performance, plans, forecasts, and investments as appropriate.
• Drives long-term financial growth by optimizing cost structures, managing risk, and enabling investment decisions that support innovation, profitability, and business resilience, delivers measurable ROI. Stays close to early business development activities.
• Drives value for the enterprise through ensuring supplier management processes align with best practices in…