Director Global Oncology Medical Affairs (m/f/x)

Daiichi Sankyo; Reims; À distance; EUR 120 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Director Global Oncology Medical Affairs to manage and lead the medical strategy for oncology products. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in oncology, advanced degree qualifications, and a passion for improving patient outcomes. This role includes strategic leadership, budget management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support scientific communications and stakeholder engagement.

Prestations

Culture of continuous learning

Commitment to inclusion and diversity

Opportunity for professional growth

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in medical affairs.
• 4+ years in pharmaceutical settings at local, regional, or global levels.
• Excellent knowledge of oncology practices.

Responsabilités

• Lead Global Medical Affairs strategy for selected indications.
• Manage medical readiness for market launches.
• Serve as medical lead for evidence-generating studies.

Connaissances

Oncology expertise

Scientific communication

Budget management

Formation

Advanced doctorate degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO)

Description du poste

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Director Global Oncology Medical Affairs (m/f/x)

Date: 27 Aug 2025

Location: All Europe, Europe, 81379

Passion for Innovation. Compassion for Patients.

With over 120 years of experience and approximately 19,000 employees in more than 30 countries/regions, Daiichi Sankyo is dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering new standards of care that enrich the quality of life around the world.

In Europe, we focus on two areas: The goal of our Specialty Business is to protect people from cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in Europe, and help patients who suffer from it to enjoy every precious moment of life.

In Oncology, we are driving innovation in solid tumours and blood cancers, founded on breakthrough science from our own labs in Japan. We aspire to create better tomorrows for people living with cancer and their loved ones.

Our European headquarters are in Munich, Germany, and we have affiliates in 15 European countries and Canada.

We are seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position of:

Director Global Oncology Medical Affairs (m/f/x)

The Position:

The Director Global Medical Affairs Oncology (GMA), ADC, under the direction of the Senior Director, GMA Oncology ADC (Global Medical Affairs team lead for compound), is responsible for assisting with defining compound/program medical strategies and for leading select medical affairs projects within a specific compound or indication.

Responsibilities:

• Leads the development of the Global Medical Affairs strategy and execution of the Global Medical Affairs plan for select indications/projects related to evidence generation, medical information and internal education, publications, scientific exchange and external data communication, and stakeholder scientific engagement. Responsible for managing budgets and resources for the assigned GMA plan activities, in collaboration with Sr Director.
• Leads medical readiness activities for market launches and life cycle management for select indications/projects. Gains strategic and planning alignment across regions and functions and supports review of Local Country/Regional Medical Affairs activities when applicable. Provide medical support/input into commercial and market access discussions for select indications.
• Serves as medical lead for select company-sponsored GMA evidence generating studies/projects. Manages all medical aspects such as study document development and drives execution for assigned projects in collaboration with GMA Clinical Operations and other cross-functional and regional stakeholders.
• Provides support in review of investigator-initiated studies (IIS) and may serve as deputy compound lead in Global IIS Review Committee meetings.
• Leads external medical education and other scientific exchange activities in alignment with the Senior Director, such as scientific symposium and medical congresses, within legal and compliance regulations.
• Collaborates across functions to support GMA MIE activities in order to achieve approval of key scientific communications resources such as medical information response documents, (non-) promotional materials, educational slide deck, and other internal training resources, within legal and compliance regulations. Provide training or communication of emerging data (internal or competitive), such as congress updates and development program highlights.
• Provides medical leadership in interactions with key external stakeholders and lead Scientific Engagement activities such as planning advisory boards, managing individual stakeholder interactions, and peer to peer discussions, congress engagement activities, and collation of insights for select indications related to the compound.
• Provides support in the review of GMA Publications (abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts) and may serve as deputy compound lead on the Publication Planning Subteam (PPS).

Qualifications:

Successful candidates will be able to meet the qualifications below with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Education Qualifications (from an accredited college or university).
• An advanced doctorate degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO or equivalent) in medical/scientific area is required. Experience in oncology therapeutic area is required.

Experience Qualifications:

10 or More Years overall relevant experience preferred.

4 or More Years experience in pharma at local, regional and/or Global level preferred.

Excellent knowledge of current clinical practice in Oncology / Hematology / Endocrinology or other relevant disease area preferred

Knowledge in and understanding of medical activities (including scientific communications, medical information, MSLs, and HEOR), relating to the commercialization of oncology products preferred.

Travel:
Ability to travel up to 20% - Standard office based physical demands, travel as required.

Why work with us?

Working at Daiichi Sankyo is more than just a job – it is your chance to make a difference and change patients’ lives for the better. We can only achieve this ambitious goal together. That is why we foster a culture of mutual respect and continuous learning, with a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity. Here, you will have the opportunity to grow, think boldly, and contribute your ideas. If you have a proactive mindset and passion for addressing the needs of patients, we eagerly await your application.