Associate Director, R&D Business Systems & Operations Management

Associate Director, R D Business Systems & Operations Management Employer Daiichi Sankyo Location Basking Ridge

• NJ Start date May 8, 2026 View more categories View less categories Discipline Information Technology , Business/Data Analytics , Manufacturing & Production Required Education Bachelors Degree Position Type Full time Hotbed Pharm Country , Best Places to Work Apply now Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job.

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Associate Director, R D Business Systems & Operations Management Job Requisition ID:

1483

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5/8/26 At Daiichi Sankyo, we are united by a single purpose, to improve lives around the world through innovative medicines. With a legacy of innovation since 1899, a presence in more than 30 countries, and more than 19,000 employees, we are advancing breakthrough therapies in oncology, cardiovascular disease, rare diseases, and immune disorders. Guided by our 2030 vision to "be an innovative global healthcare company contributing to the sustainable development of society", we are shaping a healthier, more hopeful future for patients, their families, and society. Job Summary The Associate Director, Business Systems & Operations Management is responsible for managing the operational, administrative, and tactical support of assigned business systems; as well as contributing to projects and initiatives that optimize the use of information technology to achieve departmental, divisional, and enterprise business objectives. The Associate Director, Business Systems & Operations Management will function at various times as a manager of one or more business systems, as a leader of sub-teams or workstreams within larger projects or programs, as a contributor within various systems-related working groups, and as a senior business analyst, as required. This role regularly collaborates with business leadership, business process owners, business analysts, R D Excellence team members, and information technology leads and specialists. This role often involves the oversight of internal or contracted staff. This individual works under the direction of the Global Business System Owner in supporting one or more Line Functions as a part of the R D Excellence Systems Management group. Job Description Responsibilities Systems Administration & Operational Support Lead and manage the administrative and operational support of assigned systems Monitor, assess, and improve the administrative and operational support processes

• including, but not limited, to user access, user experience, procedural documents, user training, and issue resolution Identify, evaluate, and prioritize proposed changes to assigned systems to address the evolving requirements of the user community and to support imperatives identified by Line Function leadership Ensure data within assigned systems is maintained to the highest levels of quality and defined standards, and propose improvements to address gaps or sustainability concerns Manage user access and monitor/manage ticket resolution/escalation Perform periodic voice-of-customer exercises for assigned systems to identify any necessary maintenance, expansion, or user experience improvements Define and monitor key metrics of risk and performance for assigned systems Determine and track KPIs related to system utilization, stability, and data quality against defined targets for assigned systems Initiate periodic critical reviews of the overall effectiveness of assigned system, which includes taking any necessary corrective or preventive action to ensure continued success Project Execution Lead all business-led project deliverables including•but, not limited to•process engineering or reengineering, user requirements definition, test scenario & test case development, user training, acceptance testing, and business support & administration Ensure that all large and small projects have a formal problem/opportunity statement, business case, and project charter to clearly articulate the business challenge, benefits, and approach to affect positive information management change Lead and participate in the establishment of integrated project plans, timelines, resourcing requirements, and risk/issue management evaluations for all projects to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery Ensure that the implementation or improvement of all GxP R D Systems are properly documented to support business utilization and inspection readiness Identify, investigate, escalate (if necessary), and develop mitigation approaches to identified risks & issues, and/or to overcome any challenges to successful delivery Manage and oversee the allocation, performance, and collaboration of internal & external project resources to ensure optimal delivery of R D systems Manage approved budget expenditures and funded resources to effectively deliver system needs on-time, to budget, and with high quality Provide regular project status reports identifying progress, risks, mitigation strategies, and timelines for the benefit of stakeholders, leadership, and governance committees Lead and/or contribute to working groups or teams formed to address areas of improvement within the R D scope of operations Lead or contribute to ad hoc projects or initiatives, as assigned Business Analysis Function as an experienced Business Systems Analyst within large projects or other appropriate situations, as assigned by the Global Business Systems Owner Responsibilities Continued Directly develop formal problem/opportunity statements, business cases, and project charters to clearly articulate the business challenge, benefits, and approach to affect positive information management change, as required Provide business-focused project deliverables including•but, not limited to•process engineering or reengineering, user requirements definition, test scenario & test case development, user training, acceptance testing, and business support & administration Relationships & Collaboration Collaborate with other Global R D Excellence team members to work in a collaborative fashion across areas of specialization to support project and R D objectives Build and maintain close relationships with subject matter experts, information technology colleagues, business leads, and external resources in executing projects or other initiatives Contribute to System Roadmaps across assigned systems including current and planned release schedules and strategic investment direction Qualifications Education Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Life Science, Engineering, Business Administration or a related discipline or equivalent work experience is required.

Master's Degree in Life Sciences preferred Experience Qualifications Minimum of 7 years of experience within life sciences supporting the delivery of GXP validated global business systems serving cross-functional stakeholders is required Demonstrated experience within or supporting Research & Development processes, roles and systems is required Demonstrated experience serving as the liaison between Business & IT, translating business needs into technical solutions and technical considerations into business language is required required Experience with Veeva RIM is preferred. Demonstrated experience managing IT systems either on the IT or Business side is required Excellent oral and written skills are required Demonstrated experience involving data governance and/or data stewardship is preferred Knowledge of key industry regulations relating to the compliance of IT Data and Systems is required Proven ability to work in a global and highly matrixed environment is preferred Experience supporting an audit/inspection of an IT system is preferred 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:

USD$157,920.00

• USD$236,880.

00 Download Our Benefits Summary PDF Professionals Company 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. 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. For more information, please visit: www.daiichisankyo.com . Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., headquartered in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, is a member of the Daiichi Sankyo Group. To learn more about Daiichi Sankyo, Inc., please visit www.dsi.com .

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4568 Company info Website http://www.daiichisankyo.com/ Phone (908) 992-6400 Location 211 Mt. Airy Road Basking Ridge New Jersey 07920 United States Share this job Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Apply now Send job Apply now Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Get job alerts Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox. Create alert