Associate Director, Diagnostic Regional Medical Lead - West

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. 

Job Summary

The Associate Director, Diagnostics Regional Medical Lead (DRML) is a field-based position that will provide liaison responsibilities supporting US Medical Diagnostics strategy across a specified geography. This role will collaborate with relevant business partners to provide input into the Medical Diagnostics strategy, with the primary responsibility of executing the Medical Diagnostic strategy with external stakeholders. The candidate will identify and develop on-going professional relationships with pathologists, testing labs, and key national and regional leaders in the diagnostic and biomarker areas in select oncology tumor types to improve patient identification for Daiichi Sankyo therapies.

This territory includes: OK, TX, NM, AZ, Southern CA

Job Description

Responsibilities

Scientific Engagement

• Execute biomarker diagnostic readiness programs as defined by US Medical Diagnostics strategy (launch plans).
• Execute field engagement strategy through facilitation of external engagements and by building relationships with key leaders in the diagnostic and biomarker area, including pathologists, testing labs, clinical experts and members of the MDT engaged in patient identification and education.
• Establish and foster working relationships with CAP, USCAP, ASCP and regional pathology societies
• Identify and build relationships with strategic partners, collaborating with internal stakeholders. Recommend and deliver diagnostics-focused educational content targeted to pathologists and KEEs in the diagnostic and biomarker areas.
• Collaborate with US HEOR to identify external engagement opportunities related to biomarker evidence generation plans.
• Drive dedicated pathology-centered trainings according to interpretation guides and ASCO/CAP guidelines; perform in person and virtual slide reviews.
• Educate on clinical risk mitigation and impact of diagnostic choices on patient management.
• Gather pathology and diagnostics -related external medical insights regarding DSI investigational products to help inform Clinical Development and US Medical Strategy.
• Identify and build relationships with strategic partners, collaborating with internal stakeholders. Recommend and deliver diagnostics-focused educational content targeted to pathologists and KEEs in the diagnostic and biomarker areas.
• Collaborate with US HEOR to identify external engagement opportunities related to biomarker evidence generation plans.
• Drive dedicated pathology-centered trainings according to interpretation guides and ASCO-CAP guidelines; perform in person and virtual slide reviews.
• Educate on clinical risk mitigation and impact of diagnostic choice on patient management.
• Gather pathology and diagnostics-related external medical insights regarding DSI investigational products to help inform Clinical Development and US Medical strategy.
• Respond to unsolicited requests for medical information and compliantly collaborate with DS field teams

• In alignment with US Medical Affairs Plans, provide input into the Field Medical Diagnostics strategy, including tactics, performance measures and resources.
• Inform the US Medical Diagnostic strategy, for current and future oncology products, through timely insight sharing from pathologists and KEEs in the diagnostics and biomarker areas.
• Conduct/Prepare regular business reviews aligned to overall US Medical Diagnostic strategy and DRML performance metrics/objectives to maximize regional planning and execution.
• Collaborate with relevant internal business partners (e.g., HEOR, MVL) to assist with design and execution of HEOR studies, outcomes surveys, etc. related to diagnostics.
• Assist in identifying solution-based strategies to address biomarker adoption, barriers, and gaps.
• Lead special projects/initiatives, as needed, in support of US Medical Affairs diagnostics strategy.

• Provides leadership presence and advocacy by representing FMA Leadership at key organizational meetings, functions, and events to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
• Oversees critical administrative governance activities, including expense management and field activity reporting, to maintain compliance and operational excellence.

Responsibilities Continued

Qualifications

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD or MD) preferred; equivalent will be considered with relevant experience in diagnostic and biomarker area 

Experience Qualifications

• 7 or More Years overall related experience or commensurate education/experience (with at least 5 of the 7 being relevant, professional experience) required
• 4 or More Years of related work experience in industry, clinical, or research institution with emphasis in oncologic pathology required
• Demonstrated business acumen, including understanding of drivers behind evolving diagnostic landscape
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills while demonstrating strategic thinking, leading, and delivering outcomes
• Deep understanding of diagnostic FDA environment, clinical laboratory practices including CAP/CLIA lab requirements and test implementation
• Proven track record of strategic thinking, judgment, and influencing skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment with moderate supervision
• Strong knowledge of clinical diagnostic development, and Field Medical activities
• Clear demonstration of effective cross-functional project team collaboration
• Proven ability to interact productively with both commercial and scientific / medical colleagues
• Experience in engaging with external experts
• Exceptional teamwork and collaboration skills 
• Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organization skills
• Experience working in, or with, US pathology laboratory preferred

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 60% of the time, including overnight.
  
  

Additional Information

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$206,800.00 - USD$310,200.00