Executive Director, Oncology R&D, Global Clinical Lead

3 weeks ago


Atlanta GA United States Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. Full time

Join a Legacy of Innovation 110 Years and Counting
 

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 120 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. 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.   

Job Summary:

Oversees multiple programs, alliances, large trials, such as global clinical development program for multiple product candidates with one or more indications or a single large program with multiple Ph II/III studies: Reviews regulatory documents from cross functional, holistic perspective. Provides senior level clinical representation at meetings with health authorities; Leads the creation of developmental and regulatory strategy; Accountable for performance of CROs; Routine interactions with senior management of CRO/ARO, as needed; Accountable for clinical development plans, protocol profiles and sections of key submission documents; Represents Clinical Development as team leader or as supervisor of team leaders; Accountable for Clinical Development input into commercial strategy including Translational Medicine and biomarker strategy; Thought partner in driving Business Development decisions in collaboration with External Scientific Affairs dept.

Responsibilities:

Clinical Monitoring Planning:

  • Oversees and coordinates Sponsor oversight of CRO clinical Monitoring activities, including plan for internal communication and issue escalation with Clinical Study Lead (CSL).

Clinical Surveillance:

  • Documents ongoing Clinical Monitoring review of data for safety (with Clinical Safety Pharmacovigiliance) and quality at project level; Ensures global consistency of clinical Monitoring activities; Defines or contributes to department level surveillance activities across projects.

Study Strategy:

  • Interacts with leaders of each function to develop study strategy; Approves project or TA-level TM and biomarker strategy in collaboration with Translational Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology; Attends regulatory agency meetings and leads clinical strategy discussions.

Study Planning and Execution:

  • Develops prospective contingency plans for management of key risks across a large project or a portfolio of projects or across the Therapeutic Area; Clearly defines priorities and high-level execution plans across projects within and outside of Daiichi Sankyo; Supports effective communication and decision-making process cross-functionally and cross-regionally at department level.

Study Outputs:

  • For large studies/programs, consults on responses to IRBs and HA; Has strong understanding of statistics and study design principles applicable to primary and efficacy and safety endpoints in registrational trials to critically assess study conclusions.

External Collaboration:

  • Ensure continuous, effective alignment within / between CRO and vendors; For large, multiple indication project in late development, develops and leads Ad-Board with top tier KEEs for project level strategic advice; Develops and leads steering committee for Phase 3 registrational study; Consults with KEEs for advice on complex development or safety issues; Maintains and leads external collaborations and advisory panels at department level

People Management:

  • Assign staff with appropriate training and experience or arrange requisite support to lead large study teams, coordinate complex studies, lead projects, and/or ensure proper medical oversight; Monitor and manage direct report’s performance in such roles, ensuring that there is proper understanding of task complexity and management of key risks; Participate in department’s planning for staff and cross-functional staffing plans for the Therapeutic Area.
  • Additional non-study related activities: Routine senior management interactions; Influential relationship with top KOLs; Thought partner with Ext Scientific Affairs on Business Development activities for late-stage compounds; Committee member, in-licensing and acquisitions.

Qualifications: Successful candidates will be able to meet the qualifications below with or without a reasonable accommodation.


Education:

  • MD with relevant clinical experience required
  • Postgraduate training in TA or related specialty required Experience Qualifications
  • 7 or More Years experience required
  • 4 or More Years managing Clinical Development group 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.



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