Dir GMA Oncology

Company: Daiichi Sankyo
Location: Basking Ridge
Posted on: January 31, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Title: Dir GMA Oncology Job Requisition ID: 743 Posting Start Date: 1/15/26 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 The Director Global Medical Affairs Oncology (GMA), ADC, under the direction of the Senior Director, GMA Oncology ADC (Global Medical Affairs team lead for compound), is responsible for assisting with defining compound/program medical strategies and for leading select medical affairs projects within a specific compound or indication. Responsibilities Leads the development of the Global Medical Affairs strategy and execution of the Global Medical Affairs plan for select indications/projects related to evidence generation, medical information and internal education, publications, scientific exchange and external data communication, and stakeholder scientific engagement. Responsible for managing budgets and resources for the assigned GMA plan activities, in collaboration with Sr Director. Leads medical readiness activities for market launches and life cycle management for select indications/projects. Gains strategic and planning alignment across regions and functions and supports review of Local Country/Regional Medical Affairs activities when applicable. Provide medical support/input into commercial and market access discussions for select indications. 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. Provides support in review of investigator-initiated studies (IIS) and may serve as deputy compound lead in Global IIS Review Committee meetings. Leads external medical education and other scientific exchange activities in alignment with the Senior Director, such as scientific symposium and medical congresses, within legal and compliance regulations. Collaborates across functions to support GMA MI&E activities in order to achieve approval of key scientific communications resources such as medical information response documents, (non-) promotional materials, educational slide deck and other internal training resources, within legal and compliance regulations. Provide training or communication of emerging data (internal or competitive), such as congress updates and development program highlights. Provides medical leadership in interactions with key external stakeholders and lead Scientific Engagement activities such as planning advisory boards, managing individual stakeholder interactions and peer to peer discussions, congress engagement activities, and collation of insights for select indications related to the compound. Provides support in the review of GMA Publications (abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts) and may serve as deputy compound lead on the Publication Planning Subteam (PPS). Qualifications Education Qualifications PharmD An advanced doctorate degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO or equivalent) in medical/ scientific area is required. Experience in oncology therapeutic area is required required or PhD An advanced doctorate degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO or equivalent) in medical/ scientific area is required. Experience in oncology therapeutic area is required required or MD An advanced doctorate degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO or equivalent) in medical/ scientific area is required. Experience in oncology therapeutic area is required required or DO An advanced doctorate degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO or equivalent) in medical/ scientific area is required. Experience in oncology therapeutic area is required required Experience Qualifications 10 or more years of professional pharmaceutical industry experience with medical affairs or other relevant experience 4 or More Years experience in pharma at local, regional and/or Global level. Excellent knowledge of current clinical practice in Oncology / Hematology / Endocrinology or other relevant disease area strongly preferred. Must have knowledge in and understanding of medical activities (including scientific communications, medical information, MSLs, and HEOR), relating to the commercialization of oncology products Travel Requirements Ability to travel up to 20% of the time. Standard office based physical demands, travel as required. 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$206,800.00 - USD$310,200.00 Download Our Benefits Summary PDF Professionals

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