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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Executive Director Project Lead

Company: Daiichi Sankyo

Location: Other US Location

Posted Feb 14, 2023

The Global Team Leader is a senior, cross-functional leader in Daiichi Sankyo's Global R&D organization. They lead a complex, global team in charge of a global clinical program designed to support registration and develop value-enhancing life-cycle strategy. The GTL is responsible for creating and leading a high-performing, cross-functional global project team, ensuring global project team's responsibility for the identification and design of a sound, overarching and competitive asset strategy.

Director, Translational Biomarker

Company: Daiichi Sankyo

Location: Other US Location

Posted Feb 01, 2023

Daiichi Sankyo Group is dedicated to creating innovative pharmaceutical therapies to improve standards of care and address unmet medical needs. The company is focused on providing novel therapies in oncology and other research areas.

Senior Director, Epidemiology

Company: Daiichi Sankyo

Location: Other US Location

Posted Jan 28, 2023

None Found

Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Company: Daiichi Sankyo

Location: Other US Location

Posted Feb 01, 2023

The role is responsible for leading, assessing, developing, negotiating, and executing strategic sourcing activities from RFP through to contract execution. The individual will ensure best value (cost, quality, Account Mgmt, timelines) for the businesses, perform in-depth bid analysis and complex negotiations, and develop comprehensive global category management strategies.

Program Lead CMC

Company: Daiichi Sankyo

Location: Other US Location

Posted Feb 01, 2023

The qualified candidate will provide knowledge-based leadership, coordination and management of global and regional CMC development teams for multiple early and late phase drug development candidates. The candidate will represent CMC development teams on global and regional cross-functional drug development project teams with both a strategic and operational focus and will liaison with global and regional senior management within the Global Pharmaceutical Technology Unit. The position requires a solid technical understanding of drug substance process development and manufacturing, drug product formulation development and manufacturing, analytical methods development and validation, technology transfer and scale-up, process characterization and validation, clinical and commercial supply operations, and CMC regulatory and GMP compliance requirements. The position will identify, recommend and facilitate the implementation of improvements in the operational efficiency of CMC development teams across the Daiichi Sankyo organizational matrix in the Pharmaceutical Technology Department.

Associate Director, Companion Diagnostics Lead

Company: Daiichi Sankyo

Location: Other US Location

Posted Feb 01, 2023

The primary responsibilities of this position are to guide the strategy and to lead the implementation of companion diagnostics (CDx) in support of projects within Daiichi Sankyo's Early and Late Stage Development Portfolio. The individual will play a key role in making Precision Medicine a reality for patients who are likely to benefit from our therapeutics.

Senior Payroll Analyst

Company: Daiichi Sankyo

Location: Other US Location

Posted Jan 24, 2023

None Found

Manager, Competitive Intelligence

Company: Daiichi Sankyo

Location: Other US Location

Posted Feb 02, 2023

Daiichi Sankyo Group is dedicated to creating innovative pharmaceutical therapies to improve standards of care and address unmet medical needs. The company is focused on providing novel therapies in oncology and other research areas, and is seeking a competitive intelligence professional to support its global oncology activities.

Specialist, QA System Management

Company: Daiichi Sankyo

Location: Other US Location

Posted Jan 28, 2023

None Found

Strategic Partnership Manager

Company: Daiichi Sankyo

Location: Other US Location

Posted Jan 24, 2023

None Found

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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