Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.

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Join a Legacy of Innovation 125 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 125 years of scientific expertise and a presence in more than 20 countries, Daiichi Sankyo and its 18,000 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. 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 position develops the global safety strategy, oversees risk management activities, and recruits and develops staffing for the number of assets under its charge. The number of assets may range from 5-8 and in life cycle of late P1, P2, P3 programs and in post market setting. This position is responsible for ensuring that the safety activity and governance for the assets are appropriate and well executed. This position is responsible to identify and select resources/tools to facilitate risk management activities. Additionally, this position regularly interfaces with key high-level internal and external stakeholders and approves regulatory reports/submissions using expert safety knowledge. This position independently addresses the complex safety issues and acts as the final decision-maker for certain safety-related issues, approving various safety documents. In addition, this position interacts with internal and external stakeholders for clinical safety matters and provides mentorship in talent development for his/her direct and indirect reports. This position will also work in concert with other Team Leads within GMS, across Global CSPV, and cross functional DS stake holders for activities to enhance GMS activities and will participate in talent development activities for the GMS and CSPV organizations working with the Oncology TA lead, GMSL, and Head of CSPV. Overall, this position has both leadership and management responsibilities and is considered a global leader for the assets under its charge. Responsibilities: Leading efficiently and successfully a team of physicians and scientists, accountable for safety surveillance and risk management activities for his/her portfolio. Serves as the company’s senior representative with key high-level internal and external stakeholders on important drug safety issues supporting Global Medical Safety Lead. Responsible for safety governance/oversight of Clinical Safety and risk management activities for the assets under its charge. Providing adequate and proper management of resources to support all projects and maintain business continuity. Managing productive cross-functional Medical Safety collaborations within and across line functions, e.g. Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations. Formulates strategic approaches for risk mitigation for global products/TAs and ensures these activities are properly carried out. Serves as company expert for risk mitigation and oversees the global communication of important product safety information. Create and align processes that address global CSPV objectives by working with CSPV senior management and leadership. Provide coaching, motivate, direct, and foster teamwork, lead cross-functional, multi-cultural teams to develop talents among CSPV organization. Lead special projects cross-functionally as needed Enhancing the scientific and clinical experience for all CSPV staff through continuous training and coaching. Building the talent pipeline, attracting, retaining, and developing talents within CSPV. Qualifications: Successful candidates will be able to meet the qualifications below with or without a reasonable accommodation. Education: Must have an MD (required) Experience: 10 or more years of Global Medical safety experience with leadership responsibilities in the setting of drug development in major pharma - minimum 10-12 years required At least 4 or more years of Oncology expertise within medical safety or drug development experience required – minimum 5 years required People management (direct management or in matrix organization) required – 2+ required Clinical Experience (working in hospitals or other clinical setting) preferred Experience as the responsible/leading roles in clinical or safety through complete submission process and in presenting data to major Health Authorities Strong leadership skills including coaching, motivating, directing, and fostering teamwork; Experience in leading cross-functional, multi-cultural teams Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, superiors and peers, Strong negotiation and conflict management skills Travel: Must have the ability to travel up to 10% both domestic and international. This position will require travel to the DSI HQ to meet with direct and indirect reports as well as HA/external experts as needed. Will also travel to CSPV global meetings which could be in Japan, Germany or China. 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. Salary Range: $323,025.00 - $538,375.00 Download Our Benefits Summary PDF At the heart of Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is the fundamental belief that each employee helps shape our success. We have created an exceptional working environment that values and rewards individual contributions, but we also believe in the power of collaboration. We provide employees with the training, tools and technology that they need to excel. Our open communication, emphasis on results, and spirit of personal accountability are hallmarks of our corporate culture and ensures that each employee’s unique abilities are valued and utilized. We invite you to consider a career at Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.