Executive Director, US Medical Research & Strategy, Operations, and Engagement

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.

About the role

This Executive Director, US Medical Research & Strategy role oversees and manages US Medical Affairs activities including strategy, communications, and medical affairs-directed clinical activities across the assigned portion of the oncology portfolio. The position has leadership responsibility for Medical Affairs personnel working on Oncology products that can range from late clinical phases through launch and post-approval. In partnership with the New Product or Commercial Brand Teams, the Medical Affairs lead develops the medical/commercial strategy based on the scientific development and appropriate communication for the products.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the face of Daiichi Sankyo US Medical Affairs to external stakeholders.
• Oversee a Medical Affairs oncology team that works alongside Oncology Field Medical Affairs for interactions with Key External Experts in Oncology including advisory boards, Congress activities, and investigator-initiated studies, advocacy, and sponsorships.
• Interact with investigators and members of the medical community to assist in understanding current academic, clinical trial, and practice issues related to DS Oncology development and therapeutic strategies.
• Partner with the marketing, medical access, business operations, and commercial teams to oversee and assume responsibility for brand plans, including Medical objectives, strategies, and tactics leading up to launch and carrying through to later stages of commercialization.
• For the Oncology portfolio, serve as the US Medical Affairs lead or Global lead in development committees and global medical affairs activities. Represent Medical Affairs in new product planning, lifecycle management, co-development, and co-promotion discussions.
• Foster bidirectional communication and alignment between US and Global Medical Affairs.
• Oversee the interpretation, publication/public disclosure, and interpretation of scientific data generated by studies conducted by the Oncology teams.
• Oversee the development of scientific content for medical communication and scientific education initiatives that occur as a result of studies conducted by the Oncology teams.
• Attract and develop US Medical Affairs talent in oncology. Oversee the team, as well as develop and effectively manage the annual operating plan and budget for the Oncology Medical Strategy Group.
• Support the US Medical Affairs department through participation on the Medical Affairs Leadership Team and serve as the voice for oncology within the department.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for US Medical Affairs, with accountability for oversight and performance of key capabilities, including operations, patient advocacy, and scientific engagement.
• Oversee the Chief of Staff function and broader operations team, enabling alignment, execution, and delivery of business priorities through integrated teams.

Requirements

• Advanced doctorate degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO or equivalent) in a medical/scientific area required; MD strongly preferred; Board Certified/Eligible in Oncology or related specialty or equivalent clinical or research experience preferred.
• 10 or more years of overall related experience required.
• Oncology, clinical, scientific experience and/or fluency required.
• Proven track record of excellent internal and external collaboration, with experience working successfully with cross-functional teams to achieve business results required.
• Experience leading high-performing teams with a focus on delivering results required.
• Experience with oncology medical strategies and clinical trial implementation required.
• 10 or more years of experience in clinical/research/academic medicine or equivalent pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.

Travel

Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.

Pay

Salary Range: USD $271,500.00 - USD $452,500.00