Coordinator, Government Affairs & Public Policy

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.

This position supports the operational effectiveness of the Government Affairs & Public Policy function by coordinating department operations, business processes, budgets, vendor management, meetings, projects, and cross-functional initiatives. Serves as a central point of coordination across the department, helping ensure priorities are executed efficiently, operational processes run smoothly, and strategic initiatives remain on track. Working closely with Government Affairs & Public Policy leadership, this position partners with Finance, Procurement, Legal, Compliance, Communications, and other internal stakeholders to manage department operations, improve organizational processes, and facilitate execution of department priorities.

The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while exercising sound judgment and discretion.

• Serve as a central point of coordination for Government Affairs & Public Policy operations, helping ensure department priorities are executed efficiently and cross-functional activities remain aligned.
• Manage departmental vendor relationships, including onboarding, contracts, purchase orders, invoices, accruals, renewals, and procurement activities in accordance with company policies.
• Coordinate annual budget planning, quarterly forecasts, expenditure tracking, reconciliations, and financial reporting in partnership with Finance and Procurement.
• Maintain department operating procedures, templates, trackers, and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through process improvements, standardization, automation, and best practices.

• Maintain the department's annual operating calendar, including planning cycles, budget milestones, advocacy activities, conferences, recurring meetings, and key deliverables.
• Support annual planning and quarterly business reviews through preparation of materials and tracking execution.
• Provide operational support to Government Affairs & Public Policy Head, including coordination of leadership meetings, preparation of briefing materials, processing business expenses, assisting with reporting requirements, and other operational activities that support execution of department priorities.

• Coordinate department initiatives and special projects from planning through execution.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, action-item trackers, and status reports.
• Prepare meeting agendas, organize materials, document decisions and action items, and monitor follow-up.