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Summary

The Director of Portfolio Management, Global Project Management and Leadership (GPM&L) has a key role to play in supporting Daiichi Sankyo Research and Development (R&D) decision making. Working under the broad guidance of the Head of Portfolio Management, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of portfolio deliverables including portfolio reporting, prioritization, benchmarking, analytics, data visualization, data visualization and decision analysis.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio Management: Implement best practices including development and use of qualitative and quantitative methods for portfolio prioritization, decision analysis, project trade-offs, and assigning probability of success to support decision making. Working in collaboration with the Global Project Teams (GPTs), and Finance apply analytical skills to clearly present options and solutions to optimize the drug development portfolio across both Oncology and Specialty Medicine.

• Portfolio Reporting and Analytics: Create and continuously improve portfolio reporting and analytics to ensure GPTs and RD leadership have clear understanding and insights into our portfolio. Proactively identify improvements to project and portfolio management systems and reporting mechanisms. Ensure Global Project Managers are trained on Portfolio Management processes and systems as appropriate.

• Strategic Planning: Contribute to or lead non-drug projects related to RD strategy. Represent Daiichi Sankyo at pharmaceutical benchmarking forums such as CMR / Clarivate Analytics and provide industry trend analysis and insights to GPML.

• GPML: As a member of the GPML function this position is also accountable for supporting divisional and departmental level objectives may also support or lead a non-project initiative in support of these objectives.

• Governance Support: Support executive decision making by providing relevant portfolio reports and in advance of governance meetings. Develop agendas and minutes and provide advice to teams on presentation preparation.

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

Experience Qualifications

• 10 or More Years experience in a biotech, pharmaceutical company or related industry required.

• 4 or More Years in a portfolio management or related role in a biotech or pharmaceutical company required.

• Demonstrated success as a portfolio manager in planning and executing strategies for portfolio management in global drug development, from research through commercialization. preferred

• Advanced knowledge of MS Project, Planisware, and/or other project and portfolio planning and tracking software programs (Planview Advisor).

• Advanced skills with Excel and PowerPoint required Licenses and Certifications preferred.

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

Travel - Ability to travel up to 10% Ability to travel up to 10% both domestically and internationally.

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.

At the heart of Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. is the fundamental belief that each employee helps shape our success. We have created an exceptional working environment that values and rewards individual contributions, but we also believe in the power of collaboration. We provide employees with the training, tools and technology that they need to excel. Our open communication, emphasis on results, and spirit of personal accountability are hallmarks of our corporate culture and ensures that each employee’s unique abilities are valued and utilized. We invite you to consider a career at Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.