Director, Global Project Management and Leadership - Disease Area Strategy

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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 100 years of scientific expertise and a presence in more than 20 countries, Daiichi Sankyo and its 16,000 employees around the world draw upon a rich legacy of innovation and a robust pipeline of promising new medicines to help people. 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.

SummaryThis position is responsible for providing Project Management, 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

• Project Responsibilities: Independently manage or lead strategy development on Global Project Teams (GPT) for drug development projects in any phase of development. Develops and maintains a high performing team. Manages the GPT in partnership with the Global Team Leader in driving strategy development and ensures the execution of the integrated product development plan.
  Partners 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.
• Manages the team meetings including developing the agendas and documenting decisions and action items. Identifies organizational gaps and influences the project environment to address gaps that impact the program/project.
• Manages the planning and use of program/project resources and works to secure adequate resourcing and budget alignment in close collaboration with finance and functional team members.
• Maintains global integrated project plans, project timelines, risk management plans and communication plans. Resolves complex problems and manage difficult stakeholder situations. Can generate critical path analyses and sup
• port scenario planning.
  Maintains project status in the Project Management information systems. Prepares scope change proposals and stage gate proposals for formal presentation to senior management.
• Is comfortable working independently within a matrix environment and can coach, influence and mentor more junior PMs, team members and project team stakeholders.
• Identifies and implements PM best practices for the broader GPM&L organization. Ensures Project Team awareness of the Global Development Processes
• Actively contributes to progressing the GPM&L department as an SME or leader of a departmental initiative.
• Partners with the Disease Area Strategy Team (DAST) to support building and executing a Disease Area Strategy across the portfolio to advance our research and development. Key capabilities & experience for this role include:

• Substantial experience supporting cross-functional drug development project teams, together with some portfolio management experience and a broad business mindset.
• Experience with development of strategy, and ability to execute that strategy through tactical planning and process implementation.
• Ability to contribute to new ways of working and distill uncertainty into action, in support of DAST Leader and cross-functional team members.
• Works closely with drug development and Disease Area cross functional teams. Able to understand, communicate with, and influence senior-level subject matter experts and key stakeholders.

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)

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Advanced degree preferred (i.e., MS, MBA or PhD) in a scientific discipline with additional relevant experience preferred

Experience Qualifications

• 10 or More Years
• 4 or More Years in a PM or related role in a biotech or pharmaceutical company
• Demonstrated success as a project manager/leader in planning and executing strategies for global drug development, commercialization and life cycle management preferred.
• Proven track record as a leader/influencer
• Direct people management experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification and/or training in Project Management preferred.

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.