Associate Director, BDM Planning and Functional Excellence

Daiichi Sankyo US; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Associate Director to lead BDM planning and functional excellence. In this pivotal role, you will manage BDM initiatives, coordinate cross-departmental efforts, and ensure compliance with regulations. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative pharmaceutical therapies and work within a collaborative environment. If you have a strong background in project management and a passion for improving healthcare outcomes, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in life sciences is preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or CROs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for BDM initiatives and maintain tracking logs.
• Coordinate and chair meetings for BDM or cross-departmental initiatives.
• Summarize and disseminate guidance changes to BDM across all functions.

Skills

Project Management

Lean/Six Sigma

Quality Engineering

Cross-Departmental Coordination

Education

Master's Degree in Life Sciences

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences

Job description

Associate Director, BDM Planning and Functional Excellence

Apply remote type Remote locations Remote by Design Home Office time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R4009

Join a Legacy of Innovation 125 Years and Counting!

Daiichi Sankyo Group is dedicated to the creation and supply of innovative pharmaceutical therapies to improve standards of care and address diversified, unmet medical needs of people globally by leveraging our world-class science and technology. With more than 125 years of scientific expertise and a presence in more than 20 countries, Daiichi Sankyo and its 18,000 employees around the world draw upon a rich legacy of innovation and a robust pipeline of promising new medicines to help people. In addition to a strong portfolio of medicines for cardiovascular diseases, under the Group’s 2025 Vision to become a “Global Pharma Innovator with Competitive Advantage in Oncology,” Daiichi Sankyo is primarily focused on providing novel therapies in oncology, as well as other research areas centered around rare diseases and immune disorders.

Summary:

The purpose of this job is to support BDM infrastructure committees, vendor oversight, provide project management activities, interface with technical study teams and other departments on BDM and cross R&D or cross Business Unit initiatives.

Responsibilities:

1. Serve as Project Manager for BDM initiatives and BDM Functional Excellence. Create and maintain tracking logs for Infrastructure Committees, drive expected follow-up activities per the action log, and become the point person for status updates.
2. Coordinate and chair meetings for BDM or cross departmental non-project related initiatives and/or brainstorming sessions.
3. Develop BDM or cross-RD/Business Unit information bulletins or training to support continuous reinforcement of decisions from the BDM Governance committees.
4. Remain current with HA Regulation/Guidelines, ICH, and Literature to provide broad basis of information to support/challenge proposals submitted to the BDM Governance committees. Summarize and disseminate impact of guidance changes to BDM across all functions.

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):

1. Master's Degree in life sciences or related field preferred.
2. Bachelor's Degree in life sciences or related field preferred.

Experience Qualifications:

1. 7 or More Years Training in Lean/six sigma, brainstorming, or Quality Engineering preferred.
2. 7 or More Years with Bachelor’s degree (or Master’s degree with minimum of 5 years) experience within pharmaceutical industry or CROs preferred.

Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

At the heart of Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is the fundamental belief that each employee helps shape our success. We have created an exceptional working environment that values and rewards individual contributions, but we also believe in the power of collaboration. We provide employees with the training, tools and technology that they need to excel. Our open communication, emphasis on results, and spirit of personal accountability are hallmarks of our corporate culture and ensure that each employee’s unique abilities are valued and utilized. We invite you to consider a career at Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.