Senior Director, Global Oncology Medical Affairs

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

The Senior Director, Global Oncology Medical Affairs is responsible for developing the Global Medical Affairs (GMA) strategy and tactical plan as part of the Global Brand Strategic Plan and leads the execution of the activities in the GMA plan including Launch Readiness and Life Cycle Management for the assigned compound. This role reports into the Global Oncology Medical Affairs Franchise Head.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Global Medical Affairs strategy and medical objectives for the assigned compound or therapeutic area; lead development and execution of the Global Medical Affairs plan and budget management, including activities related to evidence generation, scientific engagement, and communication as part of Launch Readiness and life cycle management from a medical perspective.
• Serve as Global Medical Affairs Team (GMAT) Lead to gain strategic and planning alignment across the matrix team consisting of regional medical affairs and core GMA functions.
• Represent the medical affairs function as a member of various cross-functional forums including Publications Planning, Clinical and Safety sub-teams, Global Brand Team, and Global Product Team to inform clinical development, commercialization, market access, and other cross-functional strategic discussions.
• Lead the team with a hands-on approach, model leadership, and enable the team to act.
• Provide medical leadership to GMA clinical operations teams as part of evidence generation forums and study teams for Local/Regional Medical Affairs company-sponsored study concepts as needed.
• Partner with Real-World Evidence (RWE) strategy and Biomarker/Companion Diagnostics (CDx) leads on related integrated evidence generation strategies and activities as part of the GMA Plan.
• Provide medical review of expanded access programs (EAP) and investigator-initiated studies (IIS) as part of a Global IIS Review Committee for the assigned compound.
• Collaborate across GMA functions to develop, review, and align on key scientific communications and medical information response documents within legal and compliance regulations.
• Lead internal stakeholder medical education activities related to the compound data.
• In partnership with Medical Intelligence and Congress Planning leads, communicate and educate on related competitor data.
• Provide medical leadership in scientific engagement activities with key external stakeholders such as advisory boards, investigator interactions, congress activities, and peer-to-peer discussions with key thought leaders.
• Provide medical support for scientific symposia and medical congresses within legal and compliance regulations.
• Work with Patient Advocacy leads and the Grants office to incorporate the patient voice and define external medical education strategies for independent grants, respectively.
• Provide input into publication strategy, data gap analysis, and tactical planning as part of the overall GMA plan.
• Review and approve abstracts, manuscripts, and other data disclosure documents.
• Manage budgets and resources efficiently for GMA-supported activities within the GMA plan, in collaboration with the GMA Franchise Head.

Requirements

• MD, PhD, or PharmD required.
• 10 or more years of pharmaceutical industry experience or commensurate healthcare or research experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of (in-house) medical affairs or related experience required; global medical affairs experience preferred.
• Oncology experience, specifically in solid tumors, required.
• Previous overall responsibility and accountability for multiple indications of one or more compounds and related GMA plan/budget for related MA activities required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others internally and externally.
• Experience leading matrix medical teams (e.g., GMAT) and representing medical on cross-functional leadership teams (e.g., Global Product Team, Global Brand Team, etc.).
• Established relationships with key external experts required.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of ADC or other biologics, or small molecules preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with an alliance partner company preferred.
• Experience in hemato-oncology preferred.

Travel

Ability to travel 20-25% of the time, both domestic and international, is required.

Pay

Salary Range: USD $242,700.00 - USD $404,500.00

Benefits

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