Senior Translational Strategy Leader — Oncology & Diagnostics

Daiichi Sankyo Co.; Basking Ridge, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 234,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Daiichi Sankyo Co. is seeking a Senior Director, Translational Strategy Lead to define and oversee the translational medicine strategy for a drug program across multiple indications.

The role will align with the Global Project Team and translate science into development plans, regulatory submissions, and commercial strategies, while engaging with external experts. The candidate will construct translational plan documents, biomarker analysis plans, and contribute to clinical development plans and

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required.
• PharmD, PhD, MD or equivalent preferred.
• Postgraduate training in TA (oncology) or related specialty required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and define the translational plan for the program across all indications.
• Define key scientific questions and steps to answer them.
• Develop companion diagnostic plan with the Companion Diagnostics group across indications.
• Identify external experts and interact to define questions to be answered.
• Monitor progress toward external research program goals.
• Construct translational plan documents and biomarker analysis plans; assist clinical development plans and regulatory submissions.
• Support commercial in strategy including patient selection.
• Co-lead Advisory Panels at scientific conferences.
• Lead the Translational Subteam within the Global Project Team.
• Present at internal and external meetings as needed.

Skills

Translational oncology

Matrix leadership

Biomarker technologies

Companion diagnostics

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree

PharmD / PhD / MD or equivalent

TA oncology postgraduate training

Job description

Daiichi Sankyo Co. is seeking a Senior Director, Translational Strategy Lead to define and oversee the translational medicine strategy for a drug program across multiple indications.

The role will align with the Global Project Team and translate science into development plans, regulatory submissions, and commercial strategies, while engaging with external experts. The candidate will construct translational plan documents, biomarker analysis plans, and contribute to clinical development plans and