Senior US Medical Strategy & Launch Lead

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

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.