Senior Associate SP&L

Join a Legacy of Innovation 110 Years and Counting!

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 120 years of scientific expertise and a presence in more than 20 countries, Daiichi Sankyo and its 16,000 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.   

Summary

This is an operational position, task oriented in the execution of processes, as directed by senior staff, playing a supportive role in ensuring adherence to Project objectives, budget control and departmental collaborations. Work is escalated if outside of scope of role, and/or complexity.
This position has strong knowledge of GMPs and GCPs and is compliant with domestic and foreign regulatory requirement but may seek support on such items from time to time.
Has sufficient knowledge to identify critical issues or problems with projects and/or identification of issues which may compromise patient dosing or safety. Basic understanding of professional working environment as well as Quality Assurance and global regulatory requirements such that identification of risks is recognized and the need for CAPAs or reports on deviations is clearly understood. Basic knowledge of Import/export requirements to the extent that there is overall recognition of global differences exist and understanding of the need to address such issues or concerns. Experience with IRT systems and support in managing the forecasting and planning of drug supply needs. Can participate effectively on a cross functional and on Global teams.

Responsibilities

• Works, under supervision, with outsourcing to submit appropriate requirements on a project basis. Supports team in generating RFPs and in reviewing proposals and selecting vendors. This position also supports the management of the WO development and implementation.
• Supports packaging design and patient kit supply preparation, label generations and approvals and associated interactions with vendors. Supports regular vendor/sponsor discussions to identify risks and ongoing study support. Identifies critical issues which may compromise patient dosing or safety. Supports comparator sourcing requirements, RFP generation and working with outsourcing to submit appropriate requirements on a Project basis.
• Vendor Management – support interactions with Vendors on packaging design and patient kit supply preparation, label generations and approvals. Support regular vendor/sponsor discussions to identify risks and ongoing study support.
• Ensures on time site shipments for subject and patient dosing, and ensures that material is fully released prior to shipment to site
• Ensures compliance with all domestic and foreign regulatory requirements but may seek line management support when necessary. Basic knowledge of Import/export requirements to the extent that there is overall recognition of potential global issues as regards import license requirements, shipment delays and is able to communicate the issues and support resolution development.
• Support IRT design for control of drug dispensing and inventory management. Understand User specifications in support of IRT processes and basic concepts of IRT

Qualifications: Successful candidates will be able to meet the qualifications below with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Education Qualifications (from an accredited college or university)

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or related field required
• PharmD preferred
• Master's Degree preferred

Experience Qualifications

• 4 or More Years related professional experience required.
• Must have professional experience Project Management, Clinical Supply Management, and/or Clinical Trials Coordination
• Demonstrated experience in working in any of these areas: inventory management, forecasting, and distribution of drug supply needs, IXRS experience, managing vendors and contributing to budget control preferred

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.