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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.
Summary
This position is responsible for providing project management and drug development expertise to Global Project Teams, including strategic development and execution of an integrated product development plan. This position is accountable for partnering with the Global Team leader as the Project Management lead on drug development projects. This position can be assigned to any therapeutic area and work on projects at any stage of development.
As a member of the GMP&L function, this position is also accountable for supporting divisional and departmental level objectives and may also lead a non-project initiative in support of these objectives. This position will report to the Sr Director, Group Leader, GPM&L or the Executive Director, US Head GPM&L.
Responsibilities
- Independently manage or lead strategy development on Global Project Teams (GPT) for drug development projects in any phase of development. Develop and maintain a high performing team. Manage the GPT in partnership with the Global Team Leader in driving strategy development and ensure the execution of the integrated product development plan.
- Partner with the Clinical Team Leader to ensure a high performing Clinical Sub-team and to drive the development and delivery of the clinical development plan in alignment with the product development strategy.
- Manage team meetings, including developing agendas and documenting decisions and action items. Identify organizational gaps and influence the project environment to address gaps that impact the program / project.
- Manage the planning and use of program / project resources and work to secure adequate resourcing and budget alignment in close collaboration with finance and functional team members.
- Maintain global integrated project plans, project timelines, risk management plans, and communication plans. Resolve complex problems and manage difficult stakeholder situations. Generate critical path analyses and support scenario planning.
- Maintain project status in the project management information systems. Prepare scope change proposals and stage gate proposals for formal presentation to senior management. Be comfortable working independently within a matrix environment and can coach, influence, and mentor more junior PMs, team members, and project team stakeholders.
- Identify and implement PM best practices for the broader GPM&L organization. Ensure Project Team awareness of the Global Development Processes.
- Actively contribute to progressing the GPM&L department as an SME or leader of a departmental initiative.
Qualifications :
Successful candidates will be able to meet the qualifications below with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Education Qualifications (from an accredited college or university)
Experience Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications
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.
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