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Director of Strategic Communication & External Engagement

Daiichi Sankyo
Basking Ridge, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 10/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/26/2026
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.

Job Summary

Daiichi Sankyo is in a period of rapid growth and transformation. As the company leverages its first-in-class and best-in-class medicines that are transforming and improving standards of care across a range of cancers, the Global Business Development (GBD) organization is evolving to meet the needs of a global oncology company. The Strategy & Operations group plays a key leadership role in driving this evolution anchored on developing the GBD Strategy with enterprise alignment, external engagement, business capabilities and operations and organizational effectiveness. Reporting to the Vice President, Global Business Development Strategy & Operations, this role is responsible for developing and executing the communications, engagement, and organizational effectiveness strategy that enables Global Business Development to operate as a globally aligned, high-performing organization. The role leads internal and external engagement initiatives, executive communications, leadership communications, external ecosystem engagement strategy, organizational change management, and learning programs that strengthen GBD's effectiveness, visibility, and culture while supporting Daiichi Sankyo's external innovation strategy. This experienced leader will develop an integrated engagement plan with key stakeholders ensuring communications are strategic, engaging, leverage storytelling, articulate the company's vision, goals and values, and influence our desired positive culture, which will require learning and maintaining a deep understanding of business strategies. This role will require a close partnership with Daiichi Sankyo corporate communications.

Responsibilities

Job Description

External Engagement Strategy: Develop and execute GBD’s external engagement strategy aligned to corporate and external innovation priorities. Recommend conference, ecosystem, sponsorship, membership, and thought leadership priorities. Lead planning and execution of Partnering Days, ecosystem immersions, executive engagements, and strategic external events. Develop executive presentations and messaging for senior leadership. Build Daiichi Sankyo's reputation as a partner of choice within the innovation ecosystem. Partner closely with Corporate Communications on enterprise messaging.

Organizational Communication & Leadership engagement: Responsible for developing a multi-level internal communications strategy for the GBD Team, and internal key stakeholders. Supports corporate communications with messaging and input on internal company-wide communications relevant to GBD. Develop key messages and executive communications themes and messaging and determine the appropriate communication tools for the various targeted audience to be leveraged in multi-channel communications (GBD Team All Hands meetings, internal stakeholder road shows, newsletters, annual impact report, organizational announcements, etc..)

Learning, Capability Building & Organizational Development: Lead the evolution of a learning and development program for GBD and extended members engaging in external innovation. This includes supporting a continuous learning curriculum, onboarding of new employees, creating a communities of practice, lunch and learns, educational sessions and other education forums

Support Globalization and Change Management Initiatives: Develop change management and communication plans. Support implementation of new operating models. Drive stakeholder engagement across regions. Support globalization initiatives. Measure organizational engagement and adoption.

Responsibilities Continued

Qualifications

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred required Master's Degree preferred

Experience Qualifications

10 or More Years Related communications experience required required

Proven track record developing content for a variety of channels (print, email, web, social media, PowerPoint, video, etc.) required required

Change management initiatives and colleague engagement strategies experience preferred preferred

Healthcare Communications Experience Preferred Preferred

Familiarity with corporate branding guidelines and healthcare communications best practices a plus preferred preferred

Experience working across regions in a globally-diverse, multinational company preferred. preferred

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel up to 20% of the time. International and domestic travel

Additional Information

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

USD$201,840.00 - USD$302,760.00

Salary : $201,840

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