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Director of Strategic Communication & External Engagement Employer Daiichi Sankyo Location Basking Ridge - NJ Start date Aug 29, 2026 View more categories View less categories Discipline Marketing , Marketing/Corporate Communications , Sales & Service , Business Development , Science/R D 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. Send job

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Director of Strategic Communication & External Engagement Job Requisition ID:

2131

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8/28/26 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 Daiichi Sankyo is in a period of rapid growth and transformation. As the company leverages its first-in-class and best-in-class medicines that are transforming and improving standards of care across a range of cancers, the Global Business Development (GBD) organization is evolving to meet the needs of a global oncology company. The Strategy & Operations group plays a key leadership role in driving this evolution anchored on developing the GBD Strategy with enterprise alignment, external engagement, business capabilities and operations and organizational effectiveness. Reporting to the Vice President, Global Business Development Strategy & Operations, this role is responsible for developing and executing the communications, engagement, and organizational effectiveness strategy that enables Global Business Development to operate as a globally aligned, high-performing organization. The role leads internal and external engagement initiatives, executive communications, leadership communications, external ecosystem engagement strategy, organizational change management, and learning programs that strengthen GBD's effectiveness, visibility, and culture while supporting Daiichi Sankyo's external innovation strategy. This experienced leader will develop an integrated engagement plan with key stakeholders ensuring communications are strategic, engaging, leverage storytelling, articulate the company's vision, goals and values, and influence our desired positive culture, which will require learning and maintaining a deep understanding of business strategies. This role will require a close partnership with Daiichi Sankyo corporate communications.

Job Description Responsibilities External Engagement Strategy :

Develop and execute GBD's external engagement strategy aligned to corporate and external innovation priorities. Recommend conference, ecosystem, sponsorship, membership, and thought leadership priorities. Lead planning and execution of Partnering Days, ecosystem immersions, executive engagements, and strategic external events. Develop executive presentations and messaging for senior leadership. Build Daiichi Sankyo's reputation as a partner of choice within the innovation ecosystem. Partner closely with Corporate Communications on enterprise messaging. Organizational Communication & Leadership engagement : Responsible for developing a multi-level internal communications strategy for the GBD Team, and internal key stakeholders. Supports corporate communications with messaging and input on internal company-wide communications relevant to GBD. Develop key messages and executive communications themes and messaging and determine the appropriate communication tools for the various targeted audience to be leveraged in multi-channel communications (GBD Team All Hands meetings, internal stakeholder road shows, newsletters, annual impact report, organizational announcements, etc..)

Learning, Capability Building & Organizational Development :

Lead the evolution of a learning and development program for GBD and extended members engaging in external innovation. This includes supporting a continuous learning curriculum, onboarding of new employees, creating a communities of practice, lunch and learns, educational sessions and other education forums

Support Globalization and Change Management Initiatives :

Develop change management and communication plans. Support implementation of new operating models. Drive stakeholder engagement across regions. Support globalization initiatives. Measure organizational engagement and adoption. Responsibilities Continued Qualifications Education Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred required Master's Degree preferred Experience Qualifications 10 or More Years Related communications experience required required Proven track record developing content for a variety of channels (print, email, web, social media, PowerPoint, video, etc.) required required Change management initiatives and colleague engagement strategies experience preferred preferred Healthcare communications experience preferred preferred Familiarity with corporate branding guidelines and healthcare communications best practices a plus preferred preferred Experience working across regions in a globally-diverse, multinational company preferred. preferred Travel Requirements Ability to travel up to 20% of the time. International and domestic travel Additional Information 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.

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USD$201,840.00 - USD$302,760.00 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 Similar jobs Vice President, Business Development and Licensing New York, New York Associate Director, Resilience Strategic Partnerships - UK London - England Community Relations and Education Manager Philadelphia Metro Working from Home