Associate Director, US Medical Research & Strategy

Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.; Bernards Township (NJ); On-site; USD 162,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

Daiichi Sankyo is seeking an Associate Director to provide program management across Medical Affairs for launches and approved products. The role ensures planning, execution, tracking and reporting aligned with Medical Affairs strategy, coordinating with cross-functional partners and alliance counterparts where applicable.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in related roles or 4+ years in medical affairs with strategic experience, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• BS degree required; a Master's degree is preferred.
• PhD or PharmD with relevant pharma experience preferred.
• Minimum years: 7+ years overall or 4+ years in Medical Affairs with strategic exposure.

Responsibilities

• Partner with US Medical Affairs Oncology to develop Product Medical Strategy.
• Maintain detailed project plans aligned with Medical Strategy.
• Define governance, cadence, and communication for the product.
• Monitor progress and report budgets and financial metrics.
• Coordinate with Marketing and Market Access for cross-functional deliverables.
• Build slide decks, dashboards, and project communications.
• Assist advisory boards and agency collaborations; manage key initiatives.
• Prepare meeting agendas, facilitate sessions, and record minutes.

Skills

Program management

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD/PharmD preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

PM software

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

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