Jobs at Daiichi Sankyo

Positions 2,118

Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. is a leading global biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Since its merger with Sankyo in 2005, it has expanded its portfolio to include cardiovascular, oncology, and central nervous system therapies. The company also invests heavily in digital health, data analytics, and AI‑driven drug discovery, positioning it as a key player where biotechnology meets technology.

Candidates can find roles ranging from medicinal chemistry and clinical data management to software engineering and IT infrastructure. The 214 open positions cover product development, regulatory affairs, data science, cybersecurity, and software services that support clinical trial automation. Applicants can expect rigorous technical assessments, collaborative cross‑functional teams, and opportunities to work on global pipeline projects.

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Associate Director, Diagnostic Sciences

Company: Daiichi Sankyo

Location: Other US Location

Posted Apr 16, 2023

The Associate Director, Diagnostic Sciences will be responsible for end-to-end process for CDx Implementation in clinical studies. They will ensure that sample testing and data generation activities are completed in alignment with the therapeutic and diagnostic team needs. They will also support CDx analytical and clinical validation studies in collaboration with Dx partner, or other supplemental studies to support development of Dx devices under design control process. They will lead identification and selection of Dx assays and partners and will contribute to design and execution of technical assessment of assays, vendors, and specialty laboratories.

Associate Director, Program Management

Company: Daiichi Sankyo

Location: Other US Location

Posted Apr 09, 2023

The Associate Director, Program Management is a senior position responsible for effectively planning, managing, and delivering multiple complex IT and business programs and projects for a wide range of functions in Daiichi Sankyo (DS). The role requires strong technology and business acumen, program and project management skills, and the ability to manage through a global organization and industry regulations.

Programmer, Data Analysis, Epidemiology Analytics

Company: Daiichi Sankyo

Location: Other US Location

Posted Mar 28, 2023

This position provides data analytic support to the epidemiology team. It drives the implementation of Real-World Evidence (RWE) generation and statistical programming activities in various epidemiological projects. It requires advanced programming experience with SAS for complex analysis of clinical trial data and real world data including experience with SAS studio, SAS stored processes, SAS grid environment, SAS web applications, SAS visual analytics, and SAS Viya.

Manager, Financial Systems Optimization

Company: Daiichi Sankyo

Location: Other US Location

Posted Apr 11, 2023

The position is a key change agent and innovator for financial processes and systems. Identifies business opportunities and manages projects to implement cutting edge technology solutions to address those needs. Applies in depth system and business process knowledge in support of initiatives and is the key business partner to IT and Finance. Expert regarding integration between SAP modules and interoperability with other systems within the Finance landscape. Responsible for understanding the P&L as well as mastering the technological environment utilized within the Finance area. This role will also provide management with information, insights and recommendations to support optimal designs of financial solutions. Provides training to other finance team members or business customers as needed. Provides project management expertise to run process improvement projects. This position requires strong technical, business, and analytical skills to manage data quality monitoring & measuring, root cause analysis, logical design, testing, reporting, requirement gathering and development/maintenance of applications. This role will perform various access controls, mitigate segregation of duties conflicts, and perform periodic SAP financial processes. In addition, this position will manage the overall administration of the Finance intranet site.

Associate Director, US OBD Leadership Development

Company: Daiichi Sankyo

Location: Other US Location

Posted Apr 16, 2023

The vision of the Leadership Development function/team is to provide superior Leadership Development for all people managers of Daiichi Sankyo that will enable it to compete and win in a highly competitive pharmaceutical marketplace. The Purpose of the Leadership Development team will be to create and flawlessly execute a cohesive and comprehensive training and development plans that will enable Daiichi Sankyo leaders to excel in both their current and future roles, which will drive accelerated levels of performance across the U.S. commercial organization.

Associate Director, QA GxP

Company: Daiichi Sankyo

Location: Other US Location

Posted Mar 27, 2023

The role requires expertise in GxP/GVP, with a focus on ensuring compliance in pharmacovigilance QA for Daiichi Sankyo Group's clinical development studies. The individual will manage audit programs, plan and conduct internal and external PV audits, engage with global QA locations, and provide coaching to junior staff. They will also develop and manage vendor and service provider audit programs, and manage audit metrics and CAPA tracking.

Manager, Access Services Marketing

Company: Daiichi Sankyo

Location: Other US Location

Posted Apr 07, 2023

The manager is responsible for collaborating with FRM and Patient Services Leadership on the development and execution of all Access and Reimbursement Marketing materials for the portfolio of products. They also work cross-functionally with Marketing, Reimbursement Services, Field Reimbursement and Market Access Strategy to ensure support programs are appropriately communicated throughout the brand's Marketing materials.

Associate Director, GPM&L

Company: Daiichi Sankyo

Location: Other US Location

Posted Apr 17, 2023

This position is responsible for providing project management, drug development expertise to Global Project Teams including strategic development and execution of an integrated product development plan. The position may independently manage a lower complexity or regional project or be partnered with a more senior project manager in support of a larger, more complex drug development project. As a project manager, this position is accountable for partnering with the Global Team and Global Clinical leader to ensure effective team operations through meeting management, development plan/timeline management, scope management, stakeholder management, risk/issue management, finance and resource management, and conflict resolution. This position may be assigned to any therapeutic area and work on projects at any stage of development. As a member of the GMP&L function, this position is also accountable for supporting divisional and departmental level objectives and may also participate on a non-project initiative in support of these objectives. This position will report to the Sr. Director, Group Leader, GPM&L.

Associate Director, Biostatistics

Company: Daiichi Sankyo

Location: Other US Location

Posted Apr 17, 2023

The text describes a position at Daiichi Sankyo Group, a company with a legacy of innovation in the pharmaceutical industry. The role involves leading complex studies in drug development, providing input to the development plan, overseeing CROs, and contributing to documents submitted to health authorities. The position requires a PhD in statistics or biostatistics, or a Masters' degree, and 5 or more years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

Associate Director, HR Business Partner

Company: Daiichi Sankyo

Location: Other US Location

Posted Apr 16, 2023

Daiichi Sankyo Group is a legacy of innovation in pharmaceutical therapies, with a focus on oncology and rare diseases. The role of Associate Director, HRBP involves supporting sub-groups of the DSI enterprise, providing consultancy to key leaders, and ensuring alignment of HR people strategy with business strategy.

Associate Director, US Marketing

Company: Daiichi Sankyo

Location: Other US Location

Posted Mar 18, 2023

The Associate Director, US Marketing will be responsible for leading key work streams in the development and commercialization for the assigned product(s). This position will interact with all functions involved in the development and execution of the annual brand plan and maintain open and ongoing communication with various departments to monitor the success of product messaging, programs and promotional effort.

Associate Director, HRBP

Company: Daiichi Sankyo

Location: Other US Location

Posted Mar 18, 2023

Daiichi Sankyo Group is dedicated to creating innovative pharmaceutical therapies and improving standards of care. They are accepting applications for Human Resources professionals and are focused on providing novel therapies in oncology and other research areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s it like to work at Daiichi Sankyo?
Employees describe a culture that rewards scientific curiosity and cross‑disciplinary collaboration. Teams are structured around project‑centric squads that include chemists, data scientists, and IT specialists, promoting rapid prototyping and iterative learning. The company offers global mobility programs, allowing staff to rotate between Japan, the U.S., and Europe, and provides continuous learning resources such as internal MOOCs on regulatory science and AI tools. Work‑life balance initiatives, including flexible hours and remote work options for eligible roles, help maintain employee well‑being while pursuing ambitious research goals.
What types of positions are available at Daiichi Sankyo?
The current 214 openings span several functional areas: 1) Research & Development – medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and clinical data science; 2) Clinical Operations – data management, clinical project management, and regulatory affairs; 3) Information Technology – software engineering, DevOps, cybersecurity, and infrastructure support; 4) Manufacturing & Quality – GMP manufacturing, quality assurance, and process engineering; 5) Corporate – finance, human resources, marketing, and business development. Each role requires a blend of scientific expertise and technical proficiency, with many positions offering opportunities to contribute to global drug development pipelines.
How can I stand out as an applicant for Daiichi Sankyo?
Tailor your resume to highlight specific biotech or tech experience, such as experience with high‑throughput screening, machine‑learning models for drug discovery, or clinical data warehouse implementation. Quantify achievements (e.g., reduced data processing time by 30%) and include any relevant publications or patents. During interviews, demonstrate problem‑solving skills by discussing how you tackled regulatory challenges or optimized a clinical trial workflow. Show enthusiasm for the company’s focus on digital health by mentioning any projects involving AI or cloud analytics. Finally, engage with Daiichi Sankyo’s employee community on LinkedIn or the company’s career portal to learn about internal culture and current projects, then reference that knowledge in your cover letter.

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