Manager, Grants and Education

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 The Manager for grants and education will work within the US Medical Affairs organization, empowered to execute the Therapeutic Area (TA) medical education strategies and objectives in close collaboration with Medical Information & Education and Medical Research & Strategy teams (including but not limited to medical team leads and their functional representatives). The manager will contribute to Daiichi Sankyo's mission by leading conversations across functional teams (i.e. Grant Review Committees) around the grant and / or project decisions that meet the strategies and objectives created to address the needs of the medical and scientific community. Responsibilities - Internal Strategy and Operations - In alignment with senior colleagues, collect, review, and make decisions in collaboration with relevant Medical Affairs stakeholders on assigned TA educational grants and / or sponsorships - Design and implement internal communication plans to share educational and project outcomes metrics for the assigned therapeutic area(s) - As needed, in alignment with the Analyst Operations team / delegate, perform operational duties (i.e. collecting and triaging grant submissions, organizing submissions to the Programs Grants Committee, securing Letters of Agreement and / or Statements of Work) - External Strategy and Operations - In alignment with senior colleagues, assist in serving as an IME TA strategic point-person for interacting with grant requestors (i.e. academic institutions, professional societies, medical education providers) and internal partners including grant review teams - Implementation - Manage the strategic review, approval, and evaluation of educational grants, implementing decisions in a fiscally responsible manner, ensuring alignment with strategy and objectives, and making budget adjustments in response to changing business needs - Closely track and observe key educational initiatives - Analyze the final evaluation reports from grant recipients, effectively translating and communicating results across the organization 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 - Master's Degree, PharmD or PhD preferred Experience Qualifications - 4 or more years overall related experience or commensurate education / experience (with at least 2 of the 4 years being relevant, professional experience) - 1 or more years of experience in Medical Affairs (or direct relevant comparison) with expertise in Oncology and Medical Education or commensurate education / experience preferred. - 1 or more years of proven track record of working successfully with cross-functional teams, as well as collaborating with / and influencing leadership preferred. Travel Ability to travel up to 5% Ability to travel domestically 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. Salary Range : $116,400.00 - $174,600.00Download Our Benefits Summary PDF