Director, US Marketing, Oncology

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.

Summary

The Director, US Marketing, will be responsible for several key work streams for development and execution of US commercialization plans for the assigned asset(s) and/or indication(s). The Director, US Marketing will work cross functionally with clinical development, global marketing, insights/analytics, market access, medical affairs, field teams and other colleagues to maximize the commercial success of the portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of US marketing and commercialization plans for current and future indications. Plans to include, but not limited to: communication strategies, product positioning, messaging, promotional plans, sales and demand forecasts, life-cycle plan, sales force size and deployment, sales training plan, market access plans, customer segmentation and targeting
• Work with cross functional team and provide appropriate direction and manage the implementation of the US marketing of assigned asset(s) and/or indication(s).
• Prepare and deliver presentations to senior management on all aspects of organizational launch readiness and/or in-market performance.

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; Degree in related discipline preferred
• MBA preferred

Experience Qualifications

• 10 or More Years related experience, preferably in pharmaceuticals (or commensurate education and experience) required
• 7 or More Years of which are in product management or comparable function preferred
• Oncology marketing experience required
• Prior people management experience preferred
• Previous experience working in an alliance preferred
• Sales, sales management experience preferred

Travel

Ability to travel up to 30% Domestic travel as well as travel to Japan and Europe

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.