Associate Director, Diagnostic Regional Medical Lead - Northeast

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.

The Associate Director, Diagnostics Regional Medical Lead (DRML) is a field-based position that will provide liaison responsibilities supporting US Medical Diagnostics strategy across a specified geography. This role will collaborate with relevant business partners to provide input into the Medical Diagnostics strategy, with the primary responsibility of executing the Medical Diagnostic strategy with external stakeholders. The candidate will identify and develop on‑going professional relationships with pathologists, testing labs, and key national and regional leaders in the diagnostic and biomarker areas in select oncology tumor types to improve patient identification for Daiichi Sankyo therapies.

This territory includes: ME, NH, VT, NY, CT, RI, MA, PA, NJ, MD

• Execute biomarker diagnostic readiness programs as defined by US Medical Diagnostics strategy (launch plans).
• Execute field engagement strategy through facilitation of external engagements and by building relationships with key leaders in the diagnostic and biomarker area, including pathologists, testing labs, clinical experts and members of the MDT engaged in patient identification and education.
• Establish and foster working relationships with CAP, USCAP, ASCP and regional pathology societies.
• Identify and build relationships with strategic partners, collaborating with internal stakeholders. Recommend and deliver diagnostics‑focused educational content targeted to pathologists and KEEs in the diagnostic and biomarker areas.
• Collaborate with US HEOR to identify external engagement opportunities related to biomarker evidence generation plans.
• Drive dedicated pathology‑centered trainings according to interpretation guides and ASCO/CAP guidelines; perform in person and virtual slide reviews.
• Educate on clinical risk mitigation and impact of diagnostic choices on patient management.
• Gather pathology and diagnostics‑related external medical insights regarding DSI investigational products to help inform Clinical Development and US Medical Strategy.
• Respond to unsolicited requests for medical information and compliantly collaborate with DS field teams.

• In alignment with US Medical Affairs Plans, provide input into the Field Medical Diagnostics strategy, including tactics, performance measures and resources.
• Inform the US Medical Diagnostic strategy, for current and future oncology products, through timely insight sharing from pathologists and KEEs in the diagnostics and biomarker areas.
• Conduct/Prepare regular business reviews aligned to overall US Medical Diagnostic strategy and DRML performance metrics/objectives to maximize regional planning and execution.
• Collaborate with relevant internal business partners (e.g., HEOR, MVL) to assist with design and execution of HEOR studies, outcomes surveys, etc. related to diagnostics.
• Assist in identifying solution‑based strategies to address biomarker adoption, barriers, and gaps.
• Lead special projects/initiatives, as needed, in support of US Medical Affairs diagnostics strategy.

• Provides leadership presence and advocacy by representing FMA Leadership at key organizational meetings, functions, and events to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
• Oversees critical administrative governance activities, including expense management and field activity reporting, to maintain compliance and operational excellence.

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Advanced scientific degree (PhD, Pharm
  
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