Director, Global Oncology Medical Affairs, Evidence Generation

About the Company

At Daiichi Sankyo, we are united by a single purpose: to improve lives around the world through innovative medicines. With a legacy of innovation since 1899, a presence in more than 30 countries, and more than 19,000 employees, we are advancing breakthrough therapies in oncology, cardiovascular disease, rare diseases, and immune disorders. Guided by our 2030 vision to "be an innovative global healthcare company contributing to the sustainable development of society," we are shaping a healthier, more hopeful future for patients, their families, and society.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead a cross-functional Evidence Generation Team (EGT) for the assigned compound in partnership with Global Health Economics & Outcomes Research partner.
• As a member of the Global Medical Affairs Team (GMAT, or Joint Medical Affairs Team for Alliance compounds) and as a subject matter expert (SME), develop an Integrated Evidence Plan (IEP) in alignment with the GMAT Lead. The IEP includes an evidence gap assessment, gap prioritization, and strategic delivery plan, integrating global/regional/country strategies across all relevant functions and aligning with the Disease Area Strategy.
• Communicate progress to relevant internal stakeholders using trackers and tools generated by Global Oncology Medical Affairs Study Operations partners and propose mitigation plans for delayed activities.
• Ensure that appropriate internal and external communication is current and clear.
• Drive the development of Areas of Interest (AOI) for Externally Sponsored Research (ESR) and align AOIs with GMAT and GPT.
• Share and discuss evidence gaps and Integrated Evidence Plans within the team of EG Leads responsible for other compounds within the same Disease Area and with the Disease Area Strategy Leads.
• Serve as a delegate on relevant concept and protocol review committees (within the company as well as in the Alliance) for company-sponsored and externally sponsored research.

Requirements

• PharmD, PhD, or MD in a scientific discipline (required).
• 10 or more years of overall related experience and/or commensurate education/experience (required).
• 4 or more years working in a pharmaceutical company in an Evidence Generation-related role (required).
• Experience developing global or regional medical strategy, preferably in lung and/or breast cancer (required).
• Oncology launch preparation and delivery in Global, Regional, or Country Medical Affairs (required).
• Experience planning and conducting Medical Affairs interventional and non-interventional studies, including Ph 3b/4, EAP, externally sponsored research, external clinical collaborations, and observational studies (required).

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Pay

Salary Range: USD $201,840.00 - USD $302,760.00