Associate Director Global Project Management Strategic Initiatives
Company: Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.
Location: Basking Ridge
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
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 100 years of
scientific expertise and a presence in more than 20 countries,
Daiichi Sankyo and its 15,000 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.SummaryThe Associate Director Global
Project Management Strategic Initiatives, supports development and
execution of programs, projects, and strategic initiatives for
Daiichi Sankyo global R&D function. Work directly with program
leads to support analyses and project management on complex,
cross-functional, global teams and workstreams, ensuring
comprehensive planning and optimal execution of plans. Assignments
may include project management, process improvement, change
management and detailed analysis.Ensure interactions and timely
collaboration across R&D, key stakeholders and supporting
functions. Proactively identify and facilitate risks, mitigations,
resolution and escalation of issues, tracking and communicating
status to stakeholders and group leadership. The successful
candidate has a solid understanding of the drug development process
and is skilled in the use of project management tools. Experience
working on global, cross-functional teams as well as an
understanding of facilitating high-functioning teams.As a member of
the GMP&L function this position may also support divisional
and departmental level objectives. The Associate Director,
GPM&L must have excellent verbal and written communication
skills and be comfortable interacting with many different
functional groups and leaders.Project Management--- Collaborate
with global, cross-functional project teams to define project
scope, deliverables, responsibilities and timelines--- Prioritize
work effort and lead project teams to drive completion of
deliverables--- Develop and manage project plans, risk and issue
logs--- Create documents and Executive presentationsProcess
Improvement--- Ability to define and document processes, critically
analyze and define areas for improvement--- Facilitate workshops to
define current state, future state and process gapsAnalytics---
Develop models in Excel or Business Intelligence tools for project
needs--- Develop management reports and dashboardsStrategy---
Develop strategic analysis / modeling for various areas--- Perform
research analysis such as external benchmarkingChange Management---
Identify requirements for change management and communications for
the implementation of business initiatives--- Create content to
support change management, communications and training needs (e.g.,
stakeholder analysis, training requirements, stakeholder
communications)Qualifications:Education Bachelor's degree in
science, engineering or business. Advanced degree in science or
business preferred.Experience 10+ years relevant project
management, process improvement, business analysis or consulting
experience.Prior work experience as a top tier management
consultant, project manager or similar role in pharmaceutical drug
development desirable. Project Management or Process improvement
qualification, certification or diploma is highly
desired.Competencies (Optional)--- Experience in project and
program management, process improvement, change management and
business analysis of complex projects involving cross-functional,
multi-site, international teams.--- Knowledge of pharmaceutical
industry/ drug development preferred--- Scientific background
desirable--- Able to understand the business and cultural
differences between US and Japan--- Ability to work independently
with high level of accountability.--- Excellent verbal, written and
presentation skills and have the ability to deal effectively with
all levels of management.--- Ability to develop business analysis
and reporting.--- Superior organization skills and the ability to
manage multiple priorities simultaneously--- Comfortable working in
a collaborative environment and working with multiple team members
to 'get the work done'--- Proficiency with project management and
Microsoft tools, e.g., Project, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint,
Power BI, Visio--- Takes pride in delivering high quality work and
is accountable for the outcomes--- Seeks ways to continuously
improve their work--- Punctuality, professionalism and strong time
managementDaiichi 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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