Associate Director, AESI Education, Clinical Development Functional Excellence

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Summary

The Associate Director, Global Oncology Clinical Development (GOCD) Functional Excellence supports the development and creation of Adverse Events of Special Interest (AESI) educational materials. This role works cross-functionally to collect / update safety and treatment information that is ultimately provided to educate patients and Health Care Providers (HCPs) on the risks of treatment and adverse events related to our developing assets. This role requires project management skills to oversee this complex, cross-functional workstream and to ensure comprehensive planning and optimal execution of plans. Other related assignments may include project management, process improvement, tool generation (checklist, process map, etc.), change management and detailed analyses. The Associate Director, GOCD Functional Excellence must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong presentation skills and be comfortable interacting with many different global functional groups, external vendors, as well as leaders.

Responsibilities

• Development of educational materials: For all ADC compounds in development; compiles, creates and edits AESI information. Updates materials when new information is available. Proactively identifies and facilitate risks, mitigations, resolution, and escalation of issues, tracking and communicating status to stakeholders and cross-functional leadership. Educational materials include, but may not be limited to, patient wallet cards, Healthcare Provider (HCP) pocket guides, patient guides, and training slides. Videos and other multi-media training materials may be developed as needed.
• Tracking (version control) of educational materials: Develops, maintains, and monitors a process for tracking and maintaining proper version control of all educational materials.
• Accessibility to educational materials: Creates, maintains, and controls a library of educational slides to be used for Investigator Meetings, Site Initiation Visits (SIVs) and other educational needs across assets. Partners with IT to ensure information is available both internally and externally via intranet / internet.
• External collaboration: Interacts with external development partners to ensure consistency in materials development. Maintains a shared, collaborative e-workspace for development partners to access educational materials.
• Vendor Management: Oversees and monitors vendor activities (translations) including, but not limited to contract negotiations and other SOW maintenance. Partners with RD Procurement to ensure business needs are met through vendor services. Ensures invoices are reviewed and paid in a timely manner.
• Additional Non-Project related activities: Aid in identifying and raising opportunities for improvement initiatives, fit-for-use clinical development activities, and innovations in addition to amending best practices, as appropriate and in alignment with stakeholders. Specific project assignments may include support in creating and deploying training materials. The Associate Director, GOCD ensures positive / professional interactions and timely collaboration within and beyond Clinical Development with key stakeholders and supporting functions.
  
  

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)

• Master's Degree in life sciences, business or related field preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in science, engineering or business required and Experience Qualifications
• 7 or More Years 7-10 years of relevant project management, process improvement, tools development, business analyses or consulting experience. required and
• Prior work experience as a project manager, project lead, or similar role within pharmaceutical drug development desirable. preferred
  
  

Travel - Ability to travel up to 10% Global travel might be 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.