Associate Director, US Medical Research & Strategy

Daiichi Sankyo; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 162,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

Daiichi Sankyo seeks an Associate Director to provide program management support across Medical Affairs for launches, approved products, or early assets. You will ensure aligned planning, execution, tracking, and reporting with cross-functional partners and alliances as needed.

Responsibilities include shaping Medical Strategy with Oncology teams, maintaining project plans, governance, and communications. You will manage budgets, develop dashboards, and assist advisory boards and major

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degrees preferred.
• 7+ years overall related experience.
• 4+ years medical affairs experience with strategic focus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with US Medical Affairs Oncology to manage product-specific Medical Strategy and Objectives.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs owners to define and maintain a detailed project plan.
• Define and implement operational standards, governance, meeting cadence, and communication.
• Monitor progress and report risks and issues to the strategic plan.
• Manage budgets and vendors, report budget metrics; align with Tumor Strategy.
• Build slide decks, dashboards, and Medical Affairs communications.
• Assist in advisory board prep and project management with agencies.
• Coordinate cross-functional deliverables with Marketing and Market Access.
• Support cross-organization Alliance collaborations when applicable.

Skills

7+ years experience

4+ years medical affairs

Education

BS Degree

Master's Degree preferred

PhD/PharmD preferred

Job description

At Daiichi Sankyo, we are united by a single purpose, to improve lives around the world through innovative medicines. With a legacy of innovation since 1899, a presence in more than 30 countries, and more than 19,000 employees, we are advancing breakthrough therapies in oncology, cardiovascular disease, rare diseases, and immune disorders. Guided by our 2030 vision to \"be an innovative global healthcare company contributing to the sustainable development of society\", we are shaping a healthier, more hopeful future for patients, their families, and society.

Job Summary

The Associate Director will provide program management support across all the Medical Affairs functions that are working on a launch, approved products or earlier assets to assure consistent planning, execution, tracking and reporting of activities in accordance with Medical Affairs strategy and objectives. This includes assuring appropriate planning, execution, tracking and reporting activities with cross-functional partners and if applicable, Alliance counterparts.

Responsibilities

• Partners with US Medical Affairs Oncology and stakeholders in Daiichi Sankyo to manage the creation of the product specific Medical Strategy and Objectives
• Collaborates with all Medical Affairs functional owners to define and maintain a detailed project plan in alignment with overall Medical Strategy and Objectives
• In conjunction with Medical Affairs leadership defines and implements operational and working standards in support of the product, including governance, meeting cadance, decision making procedures and communication
• Closely monitors and provides regular reports on the progress of Medical Affairs activities; identifies risks and issues to the overall strategic and tactical plan
• Manages budgets and vendor/agency activities as needed and provides regular reporting on budget and financial metrics Aligns Medical Affairs activities with the overall Tumor Strategy and/or Brand Management plan including cross-functional deliverables jointly owned by departments such as Marketing and Market Access
• Builds slide decks, dashboards, and Medical Affairs project communications
• Assist in advisory board preparations, management of projects with agencies, and key operational initiatives requiring planning and follow up. Defines meeting agendas, facilitates meetings, and issues meeting minutes
• Manages budgets and provides regular reports on budget and financial metrics as required
• When applicable works with an Alliance counterpart to assure effective collaboration across both organizations

Qualifications

Education Qualifications

• BS Degree required with Master's Degree preferred. A PhD or PharmD with appropriate relevant pharmaceutical experience preferred

Experience Qualifications

• 7 or more years overall related experience or commensurate education/experience required
• 4 or more years relevant medical affairs experience with strategic experience

Travel Requirements

Some travel may be required.

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.

Salary Range

USD$162,400.00 - USD$243,600.00