Director Global Medical Affairs Oncology, Cooperative Groups Strategy Lead
Daiichi Sankyo Europe
Multiple Locations, Europe
The Position:
This role is part of a collaborative matrix team that partners closely across several functions within Global Oncology Medical Affairs, but not limited to, Regional Medical Affairs, Research and Development, RWE/HEOR.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Define Cooperative Group (CG) engagement strategy to deliver enterprise-level impact for scientific partnerships more broadly at Daiichi Sankyo
- Leads the development of the Global Medical Affairs CG strategy above asset to deliver enterprise-level impact for scientific partnerships, in collaboration with cross-functional teams (GMAT, DAST, EVEREST EGTs, DRF) for select CGs. Responsible for managing budgets and securing the necessary resources for the CG strategy initiatives.
- Leads CG strategic activities in alignment and collaboration with GMATs, DAST and R&D teams. Gains strategic and planning alignment across regions and functions and supports EGTs when applicable. Establish cross-functional interfaces to maximize the value of CG partnerships.
- 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
- Leads external engagement responsibilities with priority CGs to build DS brand awareness and understand their needs
- Works closely and in strong alignment with R&D colleagues and regional/local medical affairs team members that can act as relationship management roles for CG
- Supports the evolution of cooperative group partnerships through their life cycle, bringing outside insights into DS to shape the development of future partnerships, informed by an understanding of DS priorities
- Tracks overall KPIs associated with Cooperative Group Strategy focusing on collaboration and data generation via CGs
Education & Professional Experience:
- An advanced doctorate degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO or equivalent) in medical/scientific area is required as well as experience in oncology therapeutic area
- 8 or more years of overall relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, at least 4 years of experience in global function
- Excellent knowledge of current clinical practice in Oncology/Hematology/Endocrinology or other relevant disease area
- Understanding of medical activities (including scientific communications, medical information, MSLs, and HEOR), relating to the commercialization of oncology products
- Demonstrates strong scientific expertise within assigned therapeutic area(s) within the franchise
- Effectively manages activities and optimize resources and budget to meet business needs; have excellent project management skills
- Operational knowledge and experience in prospective and/or retrospective study design and all stages of study conduct (Start- up, Execution, Analysis, Reporting)
- Effectively engage external stakeholders across a broad range of audiences and activities such as evidence generation projects, publications, medical information and education, Advisory Boards, Scientific Exchange)
- Provide training to internal customers
- Expertly manage ambiguity and highly complex situations
- Have excellent communications skills and ability to convey complex scientific concepts simply and effectively
- Fluent English (oral and written)
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