Join a Legacy of Innovation 125 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 125 years of scientific expertise and a presence in more than 20 countries, Daiichi Sankyo and its 18,000 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.

Summary

This position is responsible for the strategic business partnering and advocating with business stakeholders of Corp. Function's, working closely with the Head of Global BRM and Global DX Business Partner(s) for corporate functions globally.

Responsibilities

• Strategic partnership with business stakeholders: Establish strategic partnership with business stakeholders in Corp. Functions so that they and Global DX develop a shared vision, strategy, and roadmap together from the beginning of discussion, and incorporate them into DX strategy

Advocation for business stakeholders and Global DX: Act as advocates for both the business stakeholders in Corp. Functions and Global DX to ensure that technology solutions are aligned with the overall strategy and objectives of both the business and Global DX

Needs alignment between business stakeholders and company-wide IT: Balance the needs of the business with the needs of Daiichi Sankyo (e.g., ensure that DX initiatives are aligned with the business goals and priorities, while balancing how each business unit’s needs fit into company-wide IT needs)

Demand Prioritization: Ensure the Corp. Functions’ requests are appropriately sized and defined, so that business stakeholders in Corp. Functions can prioritize them based on business strategy, potential value, and available resources.

Communication Collaboration facilitation: Serve as a communication collaboration bridge between the Corp. Functions and Global DX to foster collaboration and conflict resolution to overcome challenges, facilitating regular meetings, workshops, and forums where both sides can exchange ideas, provide feedback, and ensure mutual understanding

Demand gathering and analysis: Gather detailed demand from business stakeholders in Corp. Functions and analyze them to identify the technology needs and potential solutions

Demand Management Process Framework: Enhance Demand management process in collaboration with DX Strategy and Project and Portfolio Management

BRM best practices: Research the latest technology trends and industry best practices in responsible business area and provide technology consulting, as well coaching to business stakeholders

Value management: Measure the business value delivered by DX initiatives by setting KPIs to evaluate the success and impact of technology projects, collaborating with Project and Portfolio Management function

Change management support: Assist in change management efforts during the implementation of DX projects together with Organizational Change Management and Training function by closely communicating with Corp. Functions to manage expectations, address resistance to change, and ensure smooth adoption of new technologies

Execution Control: Ensure that the relevant DX/IT services for Corp. Functions are delivered appropriately by Application delivery and services / Infrastructure delivery and services, considering and measuring customer satisfaction

Deliverables: Responsibility for BRM relevant Global DX deliverables (e.g. DX Unit concepts, DX Top Dialog, Demand Management Process incl. GDAB) in close collaboration with Global DX (Strategy, Project and Portfolio Management) and Business functions (DX strategy lead/ DX advocate)

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

Experience Qualifications

• 7 or More Years At least 7 years of experience in an equivalent role in business or Global DX areas required

• Experience in business relationship management, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration with various business units with strong skill to build and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders required

• Experience in planning and executing digital transformation initiatives required

• Overall knowledge about business in corporate function of pharmaceutical and healthcare industry required

• Capability to stay up-to-date technology advancements, and best practices in both business relationship management and digital transformation required

• Ability to think strategically and connect IT initiatives to broader business outcomes required

• Business Relationship Management Professional (BRMP) certification (BRMP® Certification) demonstrates expertise in business relationship management preferred

Travel

Ability to travel up to 20%. Domestic and international

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.