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.
Job Summary:
The Director, Global Medical Affairs (GMA), Gyn Oncology, under the direction of the Senior Director, GMA Oncology (Global Medical Affairs team lead for compound), is responsible for assisting with defining compound/program medical strategies and for leading select Medical Affairs projects within gynecological oncology indications.
Responsibilities:
- Leads the development and execution of the Global Medical Affairs strategy for gynecological oncology indications/projects related to medical information, internal education, publications, scientific exchange and external data communication, and stakeholder scientific engagement. Responsible for managing budgets and resources for the assigned GMA plan activities, in collaboration with Sr Director.
- Leads medical readiness activities for market launches and life cycle management for gynecological oncology indications/projects. Gains strategic and planning alignment across regions and functions, and supports review of local country/regional Medical Affairs activities when applicable. Provides medical input into commercial and market access discussions.
- Provides medical leadership in interactions with key external stakeholders and leads scientific engagement activities such as advisory boards, medical congress engagement activities, peer-to-peer discussions, and collation of insights.
- Serve as medical lead for select company-sponsored GMA evidence generating studies/projects. Manages all medical aspects such as study document development and drives execution for assigned projects in collaboration with GMA Clinical Operations and other cross-functional and regional stakeholders. Provides support in review of investigator-initiated studies (IIS) and may serve as deputy compound lead in Global IIS Review Committee meetings.
- Collaborates across functions to support GMA Medical Information Education activities to achieve approval of key scientific communication resources such as medical information response documents, (non-) promotional materials, educational slide decks, and other internal training resources, within legal and compliance regulations. Provides training or communication of emerging data (internal or competitive), such as congress updates and development program highlights.
- Provides support in the review of GMA Publications (abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts) and may serve as deputy compound lead on the Publication Planning Subteam (PPS).
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)
- An Advanced Doctorate Degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO or equivalent) in Medical/Scientific Area is required. Experience in Oncology therapeutic area is required.
Experience Qualifications
- 10+Overall relevant experience is preferred.
- Experience in pharma at local, regional and/or global level is required.
- Knowledge in and understanding of Global Medical Affairs activities (including scientific communications, medical information, evidence generation, and HEOR) relating to the commercialization of oncology products is required.
- Excellent knowledge of current clinical practice and treatment landscape in Oncology, specifically for solid tumors such as gynecological tumors is preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 20% Standard office based physical demands, travels as required.
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.